Clinical Supervisor - Bereavement Counselling

Job Summary

We work very closely with patients and those important to them, offering psychological and emotional support.

Here at SRH, an innovative and adaptable approach is important along with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. In return, you will gain a supportive working environment.

Main Duties of the Job

Job Summary:

This is a part-time (2 days a week) on-site role for a Clinical Supervisor Counselling Services at St Raphael's Hospice in London. You will be responsible for the Bereavement Placement Service including coordinating and managing students/volunteers on placement, the provision of group clinical supervision, and provision of professional clinical counselling for clients with complex grief when needed. You will be responsible for assessments and allocations of cases.

About Us

We are a 13-bedded hospice, serving the communities of Merton and Sutton by supporting those with life-limiting conditions to live their lives as fully as possible. Caring for people at the end of their lives can be challenging, but it can also be immensely rewarding.

Working at St Raphael's means being part of a small, friendly, and forward-thinking team; we work collaboratively and every voice is important. We are ambitious and committed to developing and supporting our staff whilst providing an excellent standard of care to our patients and those important to them.

Job Responsibilities

• To manage referrals into the bereavement counselling service from the Bereavement Support Administrator.
• To assess clients awaiting bereavement support via telephone or in person when required and allocate to students/volunteers.
• To take responsibility for participating in recruitment of new students on placement, and delivery of induction and/or training to students when they commence their role, in coordination with the Volunteer Service Lead.
• To provide support and clinical guidance to students on placement as required.
• To provide individual counselling for clients who experience complex grief (when referral not suitable for volunteers or students due to higher risk).
• To be responsible for the management of own small caseload.
• To attend monthly managerial supervision meetings with the Psychological Lead.
• To liaise effectively with all staff both clinical and administrative within the hospice.
• To liaise with other health and social care staff, e.g., GPs, social workers, or mental health services.
• To develop relationships with colleges/training institutions.
• To keep accurate and timely up-to-date electronic clinical records of all work with clients and ensure students/volunteers do the same.
• To maintain all records in accordance with the Data Protection Act/GDPR.
• To communicate to senior medical, nursing, and psychosocial teams all areas of risk to clients in the bereavement service.
• To keep accurate and up-to-date records of annual leave, study leave, and expenses.
• To maintain confidentiality of all information in relation to your work in the hospice. This includes confidentiality of information regarding clients, hospice staff, and volunteers.
• To demonstrate understanding and awareness of circumstances when it is necessary to reveal client information to other professionals.
• To work within the BACP Ethical Framework.
• To work within the hospice codes of conduct and policies.
• To attend monthly individual supervision with a professional supervisor.
• To attend appropriate professional training events to ensure continued professional development.
• To complete all mandatory and statutory training in line with role requirements.
• To maintain a contemporary knowledge of counselling and palliative care.
• To participate in appraisals by the line manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised diploma or degree in counselling or psychotherapy
• BACP accredited
• Experience in Clinical Supervision of students/volunteers on placement
• Experience of bereavement counselling and knowledge of complex grief interventions
• Understanding of the psychological processes involved in loss and grief
• Ability to engage with individuals at a time of deep personal crises in their lives
• Ability to work as a team member, and be a collaborative and inclusive team player
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Hospice/palliative care environment
• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary clinical teams
• Understanding of the psychological aspects of death and dying
• Good working knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications and Outlook

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.