Qualified High Intensity Therapist (Band 7) - Counsellor
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Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Qualified High Intensity Therapist (Band 7) - Counsellor
The closing date is 20 November 2026
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to work in an exciting and dynamic service providing high intensity psychological interventions for the Rotherham Talking Therapies team.
We are looking for a psychotherapeutic counsellor who has the energy, enthusiasm, and skills to join our team who is committed to making a difference within the RDaSH Talking Therapies service. The service has been well established providing a stepped care, evidenced-based model for the treatment of people with common mental health problems. You will be hard-working and able to meet specified targets, in order to deliver a high quality talking therapies service.
It is essential for applicants to be trained in the NHS Talking Therapies counselling modality Counselling for Depression, and hold relevant registration/accreditation.
Main duties of the job
To provide a qualified specialist psychological therapy service to clients in the modality of Counselling for Depression. This involves providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy, within one or more psychological therapy models specified by the NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression manual.
It will involve supervision of other colleagues as appropriate.
The post holder works autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
376-NLTT-0293
Job locations
Centenary Clinic
Effingham Street
Rotherham
S65 1AB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience at working with one or more NHS Talking Therapies recognised psychological therapies at a specialist level
- High -level knowledge of the theory and practice of one or more NHS Talking Therapies recognised psychological therapies.
- Knowledge of effective care pathway navigation across primary and secondary care psychological therapies services
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of adapting specific NHS Talking Therapies-recognised psychological therapies for anxiety and/or depression in the context of co-morbidity and complexity (e.g. personality disorder, additional disabilities etc).
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
Desirable
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical field of psychological therapies
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualifying experience of providing counselling to clients with common mental health problems, particularly depression
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists in organisational settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in humanistic or person centred counselling or psychotherapy.
- A post-graduate (or equivalent) qualification in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy, Counselling, or Counselling Psychology, comprising no less than 450 hours programme contact AND no less than 450 hours supervised counselling or psychotherapy practice (including hours gained after core training).
- One or more NHS Talking Therapies specified counselling or psychotherapy accreditations (as detailed in the NHS Talking Therapies Manual)
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
- Evidence of successful completion of training in one or more of the following specialist trainings in NICE recommended time limited psychological therapies for depression, with the required training and individual accreditation to deliver the modality as specified by the NHS Talking Therapies Manual.
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualification training in clinical supervision
Skills
Essential
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non -professional groups
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, and where relevant their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience at working with one or more NHS Talking Therapies recognised psychological therapies at a specialist level
- High -level knowledge of the theory and practice of one or more NHS Talking Therapies recognised psychological therapies.
- Knowledge of effective care pathway navigation across primary and secondary care psychological therapies services
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of adapting specific NHS Talking Therapies-recognised psychological therapies for anxiety and/or depression in the context of co-morbidity and complexity (e.g. personality disorder, additional disabilities etc).
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
Desirable
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical field of psychological therapies
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualifying experience of providing counselling to clients with common mental health problems, particularly depression
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists in organisational settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in humanistic or person centred counselling or psychotherapy.
- A post-graduate (or equivalent) qualification in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy, Counselling, or Counselling Psychology, comprising no less than 450 hours programme contact AND no less than 450 hours supervised counselling or psychotherapy practice (including hours gained after core training).
- One or more NHS Talking Therapies specified counselling or psychotherapy accreditations (as detailed in the NHS Talking Therapies Manual)
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
- Evidence of successful completion of training in one or more of the following specialist trainings in NICE recommended time limited psychological therapies for depression, with the required training and individual accreditation to deliver the modality as specified by the NHS Talking Therapies Manual.
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualification training in clinical supervision
Skills
Essential
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non -professional groups
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, and where relevant their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Centenary Clinic
Effingham Street
Rotherham
S65 1AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Centenary Clinic
Effingham Street
Rotherham
S65 1AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Manager
Linsey Hepworth-Thomas
03000211556
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
376-NLTT-0293
Job locations
Centenary Clinic
Effingham Street
Rotherham
S65 1AB
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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