current vacancy

Solution Focused Hypnotherapist

vacancy details

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Closing Date: Friday 20th December 2024

Salary: £31,000-£37,000 pro rata (dependent on experience)

Permanent, part-time 22.5 hours, 3 days per week

Role Summary

To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing Solution Focused Hypnotherapy sessions for clients, client’s families and staff.

To maintain Solution Focused Hypnotherapy professional standards at all times.
To use evidence-based practise and specialist skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client’s needs.
To liaise with other health care professionals, carers and relatives.
To provide education and training as required.
To organise and deliver mindfulness/relaxation groups and activities.
To work with the psychology team to monitor clients’ mental health and wellbeing.

Benefits

While you are supporting our clients through their journey, STEPS will support you with a fantastic benefits package:

Free onsite parking for night workers
Discounted travel pass scheme
Company sick pay scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement of 33 days holiday (pro rata)
Life assurance scheme (four times your annual salary)
Private medical cover
Critical Illness Cover (three times your annual salary)
Income protection scheme (75% in the case of illness or incapacity for up to five years)
Paid time to complete mandatory training
Free specialist internal training
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted Gym Memberships
Blue light card
Vivup benefits platform
Access to support 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme
1% employee pension contribution with 7% employer contribution
Benefit from supernumerary shifts as part of onboarding before commencing with your usual shift pattern

Specific Responsibilities

To work with and support an inter-disciplinary team of nurses, rehabilitation assistants, physiotherapists, acupuncturist, speech and language therapists, psychologists and occupational therapists delivering care and rehabilitation.
To await confirmation from treating psychotherapist before assessing and identifying clients suitable for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy.
To develop treatment plans to manage issues or symptoms of stress, anxiety, insomnia, pain management, memory, concentration, low self-esteem and confidence.
To work under the supervision of psychotherapy team at STEPS in relation to PTSD and depression.
To use a range of techniques where appropriate including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness Coaching, Compassion-Led Therapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
To assist clients to set realistic goals using Solution Brief Therapy techniques and document/ review their progress.
To work jointly with the acupuncturist on site to provide combined Acu-Hypno treatments for pain and stress management and promotion of healthy sleep patterns.
To work autonomously with support available from a senior therapist as required.
Identifying any additional support needs and refer to other health specialist as required.
To use equipment such as a Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) monitor to assess and monitor client's ongoing progress.
To maintain accurate and contemporaneous documentation according to STEPS standards including clinical notes and reports.
To regularly attend IDT meeting and review meetings where required.
To complete and update clients reports where required within a timely manner.
To apply manual handling principles as outlined by legislation and department procedures.
To take part in regular supervision from a senior supervisor.
To contribute to service development initiatives and promote high quality care for clients at all times.
To escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures.
To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures.
To participate in clinical audits and research as and when directed by a supervising therapist.
To be flexible and able to offer support to other clinical areas as required.
This job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties.

Person Specification

Essential

Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH)
Experience of working with people with health and care and/or rehabilitation needs (paid or voluntary)
Competent user of a range of IT software packages and ability to learn new systems quickly
To be able to deliver care in a way which is positive, engaging, respectful, and mindful of client dignity at all times
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent communicator both written and verbal / demonstrate excellent listening skills
A good listener, empathic and compassionate
Enthusiastic and positive approach
Excellent problem solving skills
Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of team working
Confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated
Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently
Able to work under pressure

Desirable

Safeguarding Level 2 / 3 training
Care Certificate
First Aid Training
Experience working with people with complex care needs
Experience communicating with people with complex communication needs and ability to adapt accordingly
Client record/note keeping experience
Understanding of CQC Regulations, the Health and Social Care Act
Experience of working to clinical procedures and processes
Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of the Data Protection Act, Client Confidentiality, Equality and Diversity, and Safeguarding
Delivering basic first aid

Application process

There will be a face to face interview with our Clinical Director and Head of Therapies

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Please contact us at work@stepsrehabilitation.co.uk if you require any reasonable adjustments during our application process.