Job summary
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Counsellor or Therapist to join our dedicated team at the Wolfson Fertility Centre. Renowned for innovation and excellence in IVF treatment and patient care, our clinic offers a dynamic and rewarding environment.
In this role, you will provide specialist support to individuals, couples, and groups undergoing assisted conception treatment. You will also offer guidance to team members working in this complex and emotionally demanding field.
Requirements:Accredited membership of a recognised counselling or therapy bodyExperience in infertility counselling.
BICA accreditation or completion of the BICA Foundation Course with a commitment to achieving accreditationAccess to independent supervision (BICA-accredited if not yet BICA-accredited).
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative clinical setting, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Development and delivery of a professional, independent counselling service based within The Wolfson Fertility Centre and forming part of multi-disciplinary team care.
- Provision of support counselling to those attending the Hammersmith Hospital for infertility investigations and/or treatment or donor procedures.
- Provision of implications counselling to those who are considering, are undertaking or have undertaken assisted conception, donation or storage procedures.
- Provision of therapeutic counselling as needed by those whose donation, infertility, treatment and/or outcomes give rise to particular difficulties or distress.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Master's degree qualification in counselling or equivalent experience / qualification
- BACP / HCPC / UKCP or other accreditation/registration
- BICA Accreditation required
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- General awareness of health and safety issues and risk management involved with service delivery
- Essential to have good knowledge of the HF&E Act as pertains to provision of counselling and information, legal parenthood and record keeping
- Ability to develop and maintain effective team working and good working relationships
- General knowledge of the principles and application of clinical governance
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working with clients affected by infertility.
- Experience of counselling clients who have experienced trauma
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with clients in relation to donation and surrogacy treatments
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Master's degree qualification in counselling or equivalent experience / qualification
- BACP / HCPC / UKCP or other accreditation/registration
- BICA Accreditation required
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- General awareness of health and safety issues and risk management involved with service delivery
- Essential to have good knowledge of the HF&E Act as pertains to provision of counselling and information, legal parenthood and record keeping
- Ability to develop and maintain effective team working and good working relationships
- General knowledge of the principles and application of clinical governance
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working with clients affected by infertility.
- Experience of counselling clients who have experienced trauma
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with clients in relation to donation and surrogacy treatments
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).
