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Job summary

Main area
Psychotherapist /Counsellor
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-TWS-2055
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Florence Nightingale Community Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/08/2025 23:59
Interview date
20/08/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Psychotherapist /Counsellor

Band 7

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

The postholder will be a key senior member of UHDB'S Occupational Health team responsible for the in-house specialist psychotherapy service in order to improve the psychological health and wellbeing of the workforce. The postholder will be required to provide clinical supervision to registered and pre-registered counsellors and psychological therapists where appropriate. The postholder is required to work autonomously within national professional guidelines, the professional code of ethics, the policies and procedures of the Occupational Health (OH) Staff Support Service, and the relevant policies of the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Trust (UHDB)

As required, the postholder will be expected to:

  • Provide psychological therapies to NHS staff and maintain a caseload.
  • Undertake psychological therapy assessments including risk assessments and provide an appropriate intervention including referring on to more appropriate services. Maintain client records appropriately and collect anonymised data for organisational feedback.
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality Occupational Health services to all client groups

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate psychological therapist to deliver high-quality therapeutic services and clinical supervision within our Occupational Health team. The role involves providing evidence-based psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention to employees, supporting both individual mental health and organisational wellbeing. You’ll supervise other clinicians, manage complex cases, assess and manage risk, and contribute to multidisciplinary collaboration across HR and Occupational Health. The successful candidate will uphold clinical governance standards, maintain detailed records, and actively contribute to service development, all while promoting a supportive and ethical therapeutic environment.
 
Closing Date of Applications: 06 August 2025
 
Interview date:20 August 2025

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

 

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Postgraduate qualification in integrative psychological therapy/counselling (diploma/masters)
  • Registered membership with BACP (or equivalent UKCP, HCPC)
Desirable criteria
  • Training in specialised areas (e.g. trauma, CfD, group work)
  • Supervision/Teaching/Mediation qualifications
  • Leadership or Communication training

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of psychological therapy assessment, intervention and management
  • Familiarity with a range of therapeutic models (CBT, CFT, DBT, person centred, attachment)
  • Understanding of confidentiality, risk assessment, safeguarding.
  • Knowledge of organisational/systemic dynamic in therpay
Desirable criteria
  • Awareness of NHS structures and challenges

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Senior level experience in counselling/psychotherapy settings
  • Experience in workplace-based psychological therapy
  • Supervisory experience (student or staff)
  • Experience across diverse client groups and life stages
  • Experience with complex mental health needs and MDT collaborations
Desirable criteria
  • experience with managing change or project work

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Experience preparing reports, letters, records
  • Able to work independently /autonomously
  • Prioritisation, time management and caseload organisation
  • Able to maintain therapeutic boundaries
  • Strong IT skills and analytical/reporting skills
Desirable criteria
  • Experience chairing meetings or facilitating groups

Other

Essential criteria
  • Travel across trust sites
  • Professional liability insurance and external supervision
Desirable criteria
  • Involvement in research/audit or development of services

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nicola Atwal
Job title
Clinical Lead for Occupational Health
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07385954722
Additional information

Contact via email in the first instance

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