# Psychotherapist/Counsellor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/psychotherapistcounsellor/e488239d-fda5-497a-8792-64d1b996dd32 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/psychotherapistcounsellor/e488239d-fda5-497a-8792-64d1b996dd32.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Blackpool - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Mental health professionals - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 PA - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T08:00:48.275Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Blackpool/Blackpool_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Occupational_Health_Therapy/Occupational_Health_Therapy-v8035037 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8035037?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The post holder will join the Occupational Health Therapy Team within BTH and provide Counselling and Psychotherapy Services for BTH employees. ### Main duties of the job Provide humanistic, person centred or integrative counselling to staff members with common mental health problems across BTH. Where required they will be expected to undertake appropriate audit, research, and service development activities pertinent to the evaluation and development of the service The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary, and should be committed to equal opportunities. The post holder is expected to work only within their range of competency, seek regular supervision as deemed necessary, and escalate any concerns to the Nurse Manager or Head of Occupational Health. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To carry an independent caseload of clients and deliver humanistic, person-centred or integrative counselling to staff members who are experiencing emotional distress as a result of life events and experiences, through the application of knowledge and skills in counselling assessment and intervention acquired through at least Advanced diploma level training, ongoing CPD activities and clinical supervision - Provide Counselling advice and consultation to other professionals / individuals / groups across the Trust - Utilise various modalities of therapy, adapting treatment plans to meet patient needs. - Exercise an appropriate degree of autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of staff members in line with service standards and best practice guidance - Co-ordination of counselling provision with outside agencies/long term planning for the establishment of new areas of activity within the counselling service ## Job Details The post holder will join the Occupational Health Therapy Team within BTH and provide Counselling and Psychotherapy Services for BTH employees. ## Job Description Provide humanistic, person centred or integrative counselling to staff members with common mental health problems across BTH. Where required they will be expected to undertake appropriate audit, research, and service development activities pertinent to the evaluation and development of the service The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary, and should be committed to equal opportunities. The post holder is expected to work only within their range of competency, seek regular supervision as deemed necessary, and escalate any concerns to the Nurse Manager or Head of Occupational Health. ## Responsibilities To carry an independent caseload of clients and deliver humanistic, person-centred or integrative counselling to staff members who are experiencing emotional distress as a result of life events and experiences, through the application of knowledge and skills in counselling assessment and intervention acquired through at least Advanced diploma level training, ongoing CPD activities and clinical supervision Provide Counselling advice and consultation to other professionals / individuals / groups across the Trust Utilise various modalities of therapy, adapting treatment plans to meet patient needs. Exercise an appropriate degree of autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of staff members in line with service standards and best practice guidance Co-ordination of counselling provision with outside agencies/long term planning for the establishment of new areas of activity within the counselling service ## Person Specification ### 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 in \[specific area relevant to the job\] (e.g., mental health, community care). **Desirable** - Experience in a leadership or supervisory role. - Experience in research or quality improvement projects ### Knowledge & Skills **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. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Strong organisational and time management skills. - Ability to manage a caseload and prioritize tasks effectively. - Proficiency in using healthcare-related software and technology. **Desirable** - Knowledge of the role of an Occupational Health Department - Demonstrable/ willingness to undertake specific skills and training needs appropriate to working in Occupational Health - Advanced skills in \[specific area\] (e.g., clinical assessment, therapeutic interventions). - Ability to develop and deliver training or educational sessions. ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care. - Commitment to continuous professional development. - Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances. - Innovative and proactive approach to problem-solving. - Strong commitment to patient-centred care and service improvement. ### Education and Qualification **Essential** - Relevant professional qualification in \[specific field\] (e.g., nursing, social work, psychology). - Registration with the appropriate professional body (e.g., NMC, HCPC). **Desirable** - Additional qualifications or training in \[specific area\] (e.g., cognitive behavioural therapy, advanced nursing practice). ## Documents - [application guide booklet (pdf, 511.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2617) - [guidance on pre-employment checks (pdf, 64.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=447) - [statement on recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 43.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=448) - [occupational health psychotherapist/counsellor (pdf, 136.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10322889) - [occupational health psychotherapist/counsellor (pdf, 632.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10322888) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.