Bank Psychosexual Counsellor

The post holder will work with theiCaSH Service Manager, iCaSH Psychosexual Counsellor colleagues and any other team members, to offer high-quality psychosexual support managing sexual dysfunction issues related to sexual health for Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes residents.

The post holder will work with the iCaSH Service Manager to clarify referral routes for psychosexual therapy not offered by the integrated service.

The post holder will accept referrals from GPs, Consultants, Registrars, Specialist Nurses and from other health professionals as appropriate.

The post-holder will use skills of assessment and analysis in joint care planning with the client.

The therapeutic contract will be short-term and focused on the presenting sexual difficulty in the context of physical, emotional and mental health history.

Work as an effective team member, taking a shared approach to teamwork, recognising and valuing the roles of different people in the team and respond constructively to feedback from team members.

Undertake the process of assessment, diagnosis and analysis of each referral received.

Make use of and draw on the full range of assessment methods appropriate to the service, deciding the appropriate assessment methods for each case.

Use evidence base, clinical experience and multiple data sources to inform clinical formulations and differential diagnoses.

Undertake regular peer supervision related to case load.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.

The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with regard to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.

All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offender.

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Qualifications and Training

Essential: - Accredited Membership with a professional Counselling/Psychotherapy body; - Experience in 1:1 therapy in a healthcare setting

Desirable: - Clinical experience in Sexual Health or related fields

Experience

Skills and Knowledge

Working within Professional Boundaries

Essential: - oAccepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others