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Job summary

Main area
Counselling
Grade
Band 5
Contract
1 year (This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy for 1 year until 1/12/2026 due to secondment cover)
Hours
Part time - 2 x 15 hour post and 1 x 7.5 hour post
Job ref
100-ACS204-1025
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ty Bryngwyn, Prince Philip Hospital
Town
Llanelli
Salary
£31,516 - £38,364 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/10/2025 23:59
Interview date
23/10/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Adult and Child Pre and Post Bereavement Support Counsellor

Band 5

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


 

Job overview

This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy for 1 year until 1/12/2026 due to secondment cover.

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application. 

This is an exiting opportunity for skilled and experienced adult and child counsellors to join our team. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a high standard cost-effective pre and post bereavement counselling without direct supervision both within the community and hospital settings. This will be based upon evidence-based practice in line with the legal requirements, statutory and Health Board policies relating to practice.

Part time vacancies available ;-

2 x 15 hour post and  1 x 7.5 hour post

Ensure clients receive a safe, individualised and effective service by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care.

You will communicate effectively at all times and in conjunction with other team members contributing to developing and maintaining the service philosophy for both adults and children working within the hospital environment. 

Main duties of the job

Participate in the maintenance and development of high quality support and care to clients within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area. Research evidence, best practice and expert clinical judgement will underpin this service.

Have supported responsibility for managing a defined caseload without direct supervision. The post-holder will assess, monitor and co-ordinate an individualised, therapeutic programme of care in partnership with clients appropriate to need, context and culture. The aim of this is to empower and promote health. This will be performed utilising recognised assessment tools as well as clinical judgement and an identified model of health promotion.

Acknowledge and promote best practice, whilst recognising and reporting appropriately unsafe practice.

Provide accurate information tailored to the individual need and understanding of clients regarding the bereavement process.

Interviews to be held on 23/10/2025

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached with the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Registered with BACP
  • Relevant Diploma in Counselling
  • Has, or working towards Accreditation
  • Evidence of relevant grief practice
Desirable criteria
  • Related counselling qualifications

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Working in adult and child grief/bereavement counselling
  • Receiving Clinical Supervision
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of broad spectrum of relevant Counselling experience

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amanda Cardell
Job title
Senior Bereavement/SPC Counselling Co-ordinator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01267 227639
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