Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for delivering high quality time-limited therapy to UHMBTemployees referred to the Counselling Service following a bereavement, or living with anxiety,depression, work related stress, or other losses and their effects on mental health. This will involveproviding comprehensive specialist psychological therapy; liaising with multidisciplinary teams whereneeded, and working autonomously within professional guidelines, exercising personal responsibilityfor the systematic governance of professional practice. Clinical casework primarily involves providingspecialist therapy for individuals living with a range of issues. The post holder is expected to workonly within their range of competency, seek regular supervision as deemed necessary, and escalateany concerns to the Nurse Manager or Wellbeing Lead.

These are two posts - one at Lancaster and one at Barrow

Main duties of the job

• To work with UHMBT staff who are referred by management, Occupational Health Nurses or selfreferred.
• To offer both short term work with clients, and refer on where clinically indicated.
• To provide a brief psychological assessment of the need for counselling or psychotherapy, drawingon theoretical knowledge, whilst utilising current research to formulate and implement treatment plansdependent on client's needs.
• To undertake risk assessment and risk management, taking into account the level of traumaexperienced by client. Work within the scope of personal competence, seeking regular supervisionwhere required and escalating any concerns to the Nurse manager or Wellbeing lead.
• To refer clients to local services where appropriate.
• To be mindful of concerns such as Safeguarding and child protection issues.
• To hold an appropriate level of confidentiality which both respects the client's rights and aids thework of the MDT.
• Ensure services are sensitive to the needs of clients from different social, racial and culturalbackgrounds and communicate across language and cultural barriers respecting the cultural contextof service user.

About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

Job responsibilities

• To undertake responsibility for maintaining the highest standards of clinical record keeping,including electronic data entry and recording, and professional self-governance in accordance withprofessional codes of practice for the UKCP, BACP, or equivalent, and Trust policies and procedures.
• To maintain up-todate knowledge of legislation, including national and local Trust policies inrelation to clinical practice.
• Ability to create a calm, appropriate environment for clients in a highly emotive situation andrespond appropriately to this need.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to bedefinitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and thisdescription will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Professional Advanced Level 4 Diploma in Counselling or Diploma in Psychotherapy (BACP approved or equivalent).

Desirable

• Degree in Psychology/Social Sciences or other mental health qualification.

Experience
Essential

• At least 1000 hours experience in providing supervised counselling or Psychotherapy to adults, with common mental health problems, within a primary mental health service.
• Experience of establishing effective communication.
• Experience of mentoring and assessing junior staff.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary therapy service

Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential

• Able to explain theoretical core principles underpinning counselling / Psychotherapy modality the postholder is trained in. Ability to facilitate change by creating a therapeutic relationship with an emphasis on empathy and collaboration.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written & verbal. Presention skills, Willingness to deliver courses and teaching sessions.
• Competent use of information technology, including keyboard skills, word-processing, e-mail, and relevant software for clinical information systems.

Desirable

• Demonstrable/ willingness to undertake specific skills and training needs appropriate to working in Occupational Health Knowledge of the role of an Occupational Health Department

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Possesses Empathy, Good Interpersonal skills and Time management. Ability to travel as required

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address
RLI
Ashton Road
lancaster
LA14RP
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Therapy Manager
Gemma Mason
Gemma.mason@mbht.nhs.uk
01524512290

Details
Date posted
12 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
331-7979830-UHMB

Job locations
RLI
Ashton Road
lancaster
LA14RP
United Kingdom

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