WE HAVE HAD A HIGH VOLUME OF INTEREST IN THIS ROLE AND IT IS NOW CLOSED TO NEW APPLICANTS – 31/05/2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced counsellor to join our existing team of counsellors working remotely to support cancer patients being treated by our partner GenesisCare, in 14 centres across England. Within this partnership we are committed to using a whole person approach in assessing and supporting patients. We acknowledge that cancer treatment can affect all aspects of a person – body, mind, spirit, and emotions.

Job Title:
Treatment Support Counsellor (Remote worker)
Ref:
TSC429
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
14 hours per week
Salary:
£29,000 – £31,000 pro-rata, depending upon experience
Location:
Based at home
Benefits:
30 days holiday pro rata plus 8 bank holidays pro-rata

This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective rapport and deliver therapeutic interventions via telephone or video link. We are looking for a professional who can work in a flexible, intelligent, and creative way.  Candidates should have experience of working as a remote counsellor within the NHS, charity sector or private practice, and have knowledge, experience/understanding of how cancer treatment can affect a patient’s health and wellbeing.

Key role considerations

• This role requires remote delivery of counselling sessions
• Most of the patient work is based on a short-term relationship (4 sessions)

The successful partnership with GenesisCare is entering its tenth year and the treatment support service that we offer to cancer patients has shown to be both statistically and clinically significant. If you are driven to support patients whilst they undergo cancer treatment, this could be the opportunity for you.

Penny Brohn UK have been working in partnership with GenesisCare UK, a private healthcare company, since 2013. We deliver an integrated cancer care approach which includes complementary treatment support and lifestyle advice for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy at all of their 14 centres across the UK. For over 40 years, Penny Brohn UK has supported people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible.

We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability.

For further information, please download the job description.

Application Process

Please submit a letter of application alongside your CV, detailing your relevant skills and experience and clearly stating why you are applying for the role.  Applications should be sent to jobs@pennybrohn.org.uk (quoting the job reference number in the subject line).  Please note that CVs submitted without a supporting letter will not be considered.

For queries and further information please contact the HR Department via jobs@pennybrohn.org.uk

Timetable for application
The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate is found and we suggest that applications are made as soon as possible.

Start date
ASAP to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Attachments:

• Advert for Treatment Support Counsellor May 2024
• Job Description Treatment Support Counsellor May 2024

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