Job Description
Title: Therapist (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Art Psychotherapist, Music Therapist, Psychotherapist)
Location: Sydenham, SE London
Hours: Full time
Salary: £46,524-£49,940
Founded in 1967, St Christopher's pioneered the modern hospice movement and is internationally renowned as a centre of innovation and expertise in the field of palliative care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic person-centred psychological therapist, (e.g. CBT, Art Psychotherapist, Music Therapist, Psychotherapist) to join our Psychological and Spiritual Services team. Passion for and expertise in the therapist’s chosen discipline is key. The role will involve assessment and therapeutic interventions for people with life-limiting conditions, as well as families and carers. The post holder will work sensitively to enable people to optimise their independence, make significant differences to their quality of life, impact upon the psychological components of ‘total pain’ and work with existential concerns.
We are looking for:
- a person-centred therapist with sound clinical reasoning skills and the ability to deliver therapeutic interventions across a complex patient caseload in a specialist palliative care setting
- experienced in clinical practice and working within an MDT
- advanced communication skills and ability to work well in a team
- ability to deliver therapy to both individuals and groups
- 3 years post qualified experience
- line managerial experience
We can offer you:
- development of specialist knowledge and skills in palliative care rehabilitation
- support in working closely with death, dying, and loss
- opportunity to work within a wider expert multi-professional team
Please note, each application is scored according to how well the supporting statement addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they consider they meet the specific points within the Person Specification.
Previous applicants need not apply.
In the event we receive a high amount of applications, we reserve the right to close the job earlier than the initial closing date.
Closing Date: 1st May 2023
Interviews: 141th & 12th May 2023
Registered Charity: 210667
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £46,524.00-£49,040.00 per year
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 206753INDE
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