Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Psychosexual Psychotherapist to join our friendly multi-modality Psychotherapy Services team. The Psychosexual Psychotherapy Service is well established and seeking an enthusiastic, committed individual to drive its continuing success. You will be provided with regular line management, supervision and access to CPD opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the role
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive Psychosexual Therapy Service,
including specialist assessment, treatment and follow up according to needs,
using evidence based interventions.
To provide specialist assessments of individuals and couples
referred to the psychosexual therapy service based on appropriate use,
interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources
including referral information, in depth individual interviews, self report and
observation and collaboration with other professionals such as mental health
colleagues.
Taking into account the range of treatments available, to
formulate and implement plans for the specialist treatment of individuals and
couples. The formulation to be based on
an understanding of complex factors related to the personal development of the
individuals, their past experience, sexual health status and the nature of the
dynamics that have shaped their relationship.
The implementation to take in to account individual needs and
circumstances, personal preference, general health, disability, resources and
motivation and to be informed by theoretical and therapeutic models, current
evidence based practice and the ongoing evaluation of the outcomes of the
intervention.
To use a range of psychotherapeutic techniques as required
in order to meet the needs of different patients and situations.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
***** For full details regarding thisPsychosexual
Psychotherapist vacancy, please see the attached job description and personal specification *****
Job description
Job responsibilities
***** For full details regarding thisPsychosexual
Psychotherapist vacancy, please see the attached job description and personal specification *****
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma or higher in relevant subject i.e. Nursing, Counselling, Social Work, etc. or equivalent
- A qualification in Sex and Relationship Therapy such as diploma (or equivalent) in Sex Therapy
- Be accredited by COSRT and be registered with UKCP or meet the criteria to be registered as a Sex and Relationship Psychotherapist
- Training and consultation skills
Desirable
- Be accredited by COSRT and be registered with UKCP
- Further training in a NICE approved modality e.g. Couples therapy for depression
- Supervisory qualification/training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years as qualified sex therapist, working with people with sexual dysfunction
- Experience as a supervisor
- Demonstrable experience as qualified and senior therapist
- Experience of working with individuals and couples
- Experience of working with a wide range of client presentations
- Ability to make use of clinical supervision (evidenced by a counselling supervisors statement)
- Experience of personal development, consistent with core theoretical model
Desirable
- Experience of working with groups
- Experience of working in psychotherapy services
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Experience of contributing to service evaluation
- Experience of using audit and evaluation methods
- Experience of undertaking professional research
- Couple therapy experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Competence in assessment and therapy
- Awareness of a range of psychotherapeutic and physiological interventions used in treating sexual dysfunction
- National policies regarding relevant mental health and psychotherapeutic provision
- Awareness of child protection issues
- Awareness of ethical and legal issues
Desirable
- Completed level 2 child protection training
- Knowledge and familiarity with the organisational setting of the NHS and with current policy with respect to this role
- Knowledge and understanding of role of counsellor/ psychotherapist in Primary Care
- Awareness of medication
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills both orally and in writing and liaison skills
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality appropriate to the setting
- Competency in working within a recognised theoretical framework
- Ability to work within a time limit
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues from other disciplines
- Good IT skills
- Evident use of reflective practice
- Competent interpersonal relating
- Able to work autonomously and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Is able to offer specific professional expertise
- IT and computing skills
- Empathy and warmth
- Integrity and flexibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma or higher in relevant subject i.e. Nursing, Counselling, Social Work, etc. or equivalent
- A qualification in Sex and Relationship Therapy such as diploma (or equivalent) in Sex Therapy
- Be accredited by COSRT and be registered with UKCP or meet the criteria to be registered as a Sex and Relationship Psychotherapist
- Training and consultation skills
Desirable
- Be accredited by COSRT and be registered with UKCP
- Further training in a NICE approved modality e.g. Couples therapy for depression
- Supervisory qualification/training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years as qualified sex therapist, working with people with sexual dysfunction
- Experience as a supervisor
- Demonstrable experience as qualified and senior therapist
- Experience of working with individuals and couples
- Experience of working with a wide range of client presentations
- Ability to make use of clinical supervision (evidenced by a counselling supervisors statement)
- Experience of personal development, consistent with core theoretical model
Desirable
- Experience of working with groups
- Experience of working in psychotherapy services
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Experience of contributing to service evaluation
- Experience of using audit and evaluation methods
- Experience of undertaking professional research
- Couple therapy experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Competence in assessment and therapy
- Awareness of a range of psychotherapeutic and physiological interventions used in treating sexual dysfunction
- National policies regarding relevant mental health and psychotherapeutic provision
- Awareness of child protection issues
- Awareness of ethical and legal issues
Desirable
- Completed level 2 child protection training
- Knowledge and familiarity with the organisational setting of the NHS and with current policy with respect to this role
- Knowledge and understanding of role of counsellor/ psychotherapist in Primary Care
- Awareness of medication
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills both orally and in writing and liaison skills
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality appropriate to the setting
- Competency in working within a recognised theoretical framework
- Ability to work within a time limit
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues from other disciplines
- Good IT skills
- Evident use of reflective practice
- Competent interpersonal relating
- Able to work autonomously and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Is able to offer specific professional expertise
- IT and computing skills
- Empathy and warmth
- Integrity and flexibility
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.
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.
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).
