Senior IPT Counsellor

As a Senior Counsellor, the purpose of this role is to provide leadership in one of the evidence-based modalities that Counsellors deliver. This is in line with NICE guidance and the Talking Therapies manual, for adults experiencing depression that meet suitability criteria to benefit from Talking Therapies. To provide leadership on suitability for accessing evidence-based modalities and to lead on supervision plans for evidence-based modality in line with the service policy., In clinical work undertaken: To meet the National Talking Therapies standards which include an individual minimum 50% recovery rate and to meet 20 clinical contact hours (pro-rata) per week. To ensure productivity expectations are met in line with the National Talking Therapies manual. To meet patient needs by working across Sheffield according to demand, offering flexibility with appointments where possible. To enable duties to be carried out the Senior Counsellor roles are 0.5wte for each evidence-based modality. Offer professional advice and support to the referrers and Talking Therapies colleagues in Primary Care on all aspects of Counselling. Work autonomously within professional guidelines and best practice Talking Therapies guidelines. Liaise as appropriate with Talking Therapies colleagues, GPs regarding concerns and the treatment outcome. Support the use of data within the evidence-based modality to reflect, guide and improve practice and performance of Counsellors in conjunction with supervision. Collaborating with the professional lead counsellor to organise Counselling forums and CPD events. To attend a monthly professional counselling supervision with the Professional Lead Counsellor, Clinical Director and Senior Clinical and Operational Manager in line with other professions within the service. The purpose of this is to ensure two-way feedback from Counsellor forums, ensure clinical governance, objective setting and developments.Working for our organisation At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account., To assess and treat people stepped to Counselling as appropriate. To complete all mandated session by session outcome measures. To have autonomous professional responsibility for clients referred. To formulate and implement a counselling contract based on an appropriate conceptual framework of the persons presenting issues within the protocols and procedures established by Talking Therapies (in line with NICE guidance, the Talking Therapies manual and suitability for a Talking Therapies service). To recognise and assess risk (including child and vulnerable adult protection) and raise matters in line with Talking Therapies/SHSC policy. To manage all aspects of arranging and working with interpreters when assessed as necessary for the Counselling contract. To sensitively communicate complex information to clients to encourage therapeutic engagement. To ensure record keeping in line with Sheffield Talking Therapies Standard Operating Procedures. This includes contemporaneous notes completed within 24 hours on the agreed patient record system, checking SHSC patient administration system prior to taking on new patients to check any risk or suitability issues and to send a discharge summary to GP practices once completed treatment. To maintain a high level of clinical practice by attending your own Individual and Group Supervision. We aim to be an organisation that is diverse and inclusive and to meet this aim we welcome applications from people with a wide range of life experience and whose diversity echoes the diversity of Sheffield, that of the people who use our services, and that of the people who may need to use our services but face barriers to access. Please think about your personal values and how these align with our values when you are applying. Find out more about our organisation through our website. We are a Disability Confident employer level 2 and hope to achieve level 3 this year. We offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. When you apply you will have the opportunity to let us know if you require adjustments to be made, please contact us if you are not sure or if you require adjustments to the application process itself. Our six staff network groups welcome new members, these are: + The Ethnically Diverse Staff Network Group + The Disability Staff Network Group + The Lived Experience Staff Network Group + The Rainbow Staff Network Group + The Staff Carers Staff Network Group + The Women's Staff Network Group We know how important flexible working can be to applicants and therefore we encourage you to discuss any working arrangements as part of this process. We will always aim to accommodate requests, wherever possible. The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children and as part of our safe recruitment practice the successful applicant(s) will be subject to a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) if it is deemed appropriate for the role. The cost of the DBS check (currently up to £48.23) must be met by the successful applicant(s). When applying for this post you will redirected to complete your application in our preferred applicant management system, Trac. If you are successfully offered a role, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting statement. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you're applying for, nor can they accurately reflect your skills, knowledge, and experience. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice. Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting statement is not advocated by SHSC and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process. For example, AI responses…

• usually lack relevance and fail to address the key criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.
• may come across as generic and fail to distinguish you from other applicants.
• may be ambiguous or open to misinterpretation. Without careful review and editing, the supporting statement could convey messages that are unclear or misconstrued by hiring managers.
• may include qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience that you do not possess, potentially leading to misrepresentation.
Supporting Statement The supporting statement is an opportunity for you to showcase how your qualifications, knowledge, skill and experiences align with the requirements and criteria outlined in the job description and person. Recruiting managers score applications based on the criteria listed in the person specification. Managers will be looking for evidence of how you meet these criteria. To increase your chances of securing an interview, provide examples of how you have applied your skills and knowledge in real-life situations. Share work-related successes and challenges you've navigated that align with the criteria. These could be from various aspects of your life, including work, education, and personal experiences. Consider structuring your statement with clear headings or bullet points. This approach will help both you and the recruiting manager navigate through your application more effectively.

At Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust we provide a range of mental health, learning disability, substance misuse, primary care and other specialist services designed around the needs of people in our city. We have a dedicated and skilful team of people caring in Sheffield, which you could become a part of. Our values are at the heart of everything we do. These are: working together for our service users, respect and kindness, everyone counts, commitment to quality, improving lives.