Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Psychosexual Counsellor, . Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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The Psychosexual Counsellor delivers a specialist psychosexual therapy service within the Sexual Dysfunction Service at the Chandos Clinic (City Hospital site). Working autonomously within Trust and professional governance, the post holder assesses and treats individuals and couples, reviews outcomes, and supports safe, high-quality service delivery.
- Provide specialist assessment and psychosexual therapy for individuals and couples, including formulation and review of progress.
- Develop, implement and review evidence-based treatment plans, including follow-up, discharge and onward referral as appropriate.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information with empathy and provide clear verbal/written updates to referrers and relevant professionals.
- Work collaboratively with the MDT and partner agencies, contributing specialist advice to support coordinated care.
- Maintain confidentiality and accurate clinical records; work within safeguarding and Mental Capacity Act requirements and escalate concerns in line with policy.
Contribute to clinical governance, audit/service evaluation, and ongoing professional development (CPD/supervision) in line with COSRT standards
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Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Academic qualification at postgraduate diploma level
- Specialist qualification in Sex & Relationship Therapy
- Registered with College of Sexual & Relationship Therapists (COSRT)
- Continuing professional development to maintain registration.
- Access regular supervision to support clinical practice
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Desirable criteria
- COSRT Accreditation
Experience
Essential criteria
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of particular psychological therapies.
- Significant experience of working within a sexual and relationship difficulties service.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge and experience of managing own caseload.
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience in a related field
- Experience in research/audit
Essential Criteria
Communication and Relationship Skills
- Elicits highly sensitive information.
- Ability to develop a therapeutic relationship with client(s) with complex sex and/or relationship problems.
- Negotiate and mediate in potential areas of conflict in order to achieve common goals
- Regular case discussion with senior colleagues
- Communicates complex information to vulnerable individuals
Analytical and Judgement Skills
- Initial assessment of clients presenting multiple and complex issues
- Review options and select appropriate therapeutic treatment
- Make decisions regarding onward referral to specialist services
- Ability to interpret the information gathered
- Client assessment, diagnosis and formulation of care
Planning and Organisation Skills
- Work autonomously within Trust policies and COSRT code of ethics.
- Effectively manage own caseload
Physical Skills
Essential criteria
- Long periods of intense focused concentration with patient interaction.
- Defuse distressing or unpredicted emotional circumstances and deal with mental health issues and sexual abuse
- Specialist Advice with other professionals.
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Essential Criteria
- Long periods of intense focused concentration with patient interaction.
- Defuse distressing or unpredicted emotional circumstances and deal with mental health issues and sexual abuse
- Specialist Advice with other professionals.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
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