Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Clinical/Counselling Psychologists to join the highly skilled and energetic Psychosexual Service team .
These posts, in a specialist service, offers good CPD and career development opportunities, and would be well-suited to candidates looking to master their skills in conducting assessments, delivering individual psychological therapy and take on roles relating to service development, research and teaching in the psychosexual field.
Newly qualified psychologists eligible for HCPC registration will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The role would suit a motivated and committed Counselling/Clinical Psychologist with some skills and experience working with individuals and couples presenting with complex sexual problems.
Successful candidates would have a proven record of delivering psychological therapy and be competent in at least one therapeutic modality e.g. CBT. Some knowledge of psychosexual therapy, sexual dysfunction and issues around gender identity is required.
Ability to discuss topics related to sex using appropriate language, in a calm and confident manner is expected. An active interest in conducting research in the area of sexual dysfunction and its treatment will be welcomed. A proven record of research skills and conducting high quality research projects is highly desirable
About us
Psychosexual Service is an outpatient clinical service, part of the National Service Division, for adults aged 18 and over with no upper age limit. It specialises in treating people with complex and persistent sexual problems. The service offers assessment and treatment for individuals and couples who are experiencing difficulties with their sexual functioning, where the primary cause is psychological, or where the psychosexual problem has developed as a result of physical pathology.
We have expertise in treating people with a range of sexual dysfunctions and gender-related difficulties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the management and treatment of patients with complex sexual problems using psychological therapy, and manage difficult intimate situations with sensitivity, skill and an understanding of anatomy, physiology and psychology underlying sexual dysfunction.
- Undertake highly specialised assessments of referrals for psychosexual therapy, under supervision, based upon knowledge, understanding, and the integration of psychotherapeutic concepts and evidence-based practice and the range of treatments available.
- Undertake specialised risk assessments and risk management with individual patients in line with the principles of psychosexual psychotherapy and provide advice on aspects of risk to other clinicians and services, as necessary.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a strong research culture in order to encourage the critical evaluation of practice, and take part in ongoing research that may lead to publication.
- Assist in the writing of academic papers, as an aspect of advanced and highly specialist continuing professional development.
- Work towardsproviding clinical supervision to trainee psychologists or psychotherapists.
- Assist with planning and delivering teaching and training of pre-and post-qualification psychologists or psychotherapists and specialised training to other professions as required.
- To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the management and treatment of patients with complex sexual problems using psychological therapy, and manage difficult intimate situations with sensitivity, skill and an understanding of anatomy, physiology and psychology underlying sexual dysfunction.
- Undertake highly specialised assessments of referrals for psychosexual therapy, under supervision, based upon knowledge, understanding, and the integration of psychotherapeutic concepts and evidence-based practice and the range of treatments available.
- Undertake specialised risk assessments and risk management with individual patients in line with the principles of psychosexual psychotherapy and provide advice on aspects of risk to other clinicians and services, as necessary.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a strong research culture in order to encourage the critical evaluation of practice, and take part in ongoing research that may lead to publication.
- Assist in the writing of academic papers, as an aspect of advanced and highly specialist continuing professional development.
- Work towardsproviding clinical supervision to trainee psychologists or psychotherapists.
- Assist with planning and delivering teaching and training of pre-and post-qualification psychologists or psychotherapists and specialised training to other professions as required.
- To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or equivalent
- To be eligible for registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- Recognised qualifications and training in psychosexual therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a clinical specialist (including while in training) under supervision
- Knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics
- Experience of working in a core mental health profession with a range of diagnostic, ethnic and sexual minority groups
- Experience in research, audit and clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of working with a range of therapeutic models
- Experience of psychosexual therapy
- Experience of racial awareness/cultural diversity training
- Experience of personal therapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of human development, behaviour and psychopathology
- Knowledge of psychosexual therapy including psychosexual theories, models, medical aspects and role in the NHS
- Awareness of psychiatric diagnoses and treatments and mental health provision in statutory and voluntary sectors
- Knowledge of research and statistical methodology
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of providing more than one psychotherapeutic model of treatment
Skills
Essential
- Clinical: independently manage caseload of complex patients, work under pressure, maintain empathy and sensitivity
- Clinical: undertake risk assessment and management of disturbed patients
- Teaching and research: ability to deliver teaching, presentations and write research papers to a high academic standard
- Managerial: participate in organisational audit and research
Desirable
- Assist in the planning and teaching of programmes of theoretical learning
- Assist in supervision of trainee therapists
Special Apptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication with professionals and patients using verbal, written and other means of communication
- Team working: ability to fit in with a team, negotiate, collaborate, receive criticism and be appropriately assertive
- Clinical Governance: awareness of and willingness to work within parameters and adhere to policies of good practice in the are of psychosexual therapy
- CPD: willing and able to undertake on-going professional development
- Self-management: ability to prioritise, meet deadlines under pressure, self-motivate, contribute to service development
Desirable
- Plan, organise and deliver psychosexual teaching programmes
- Able to undertake flexible working hours
Skills
Essential
- Proven record of high level research skills
Desirable
- Previous experience conducting a research project.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or equivalent
- To be eligible for registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- Recognised qualifications and training in psychosexual therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a clinical specialist (including while in training) under supervision
- Knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics
- Experience of working in a core mental health profession with a range of diagnostic, ethnic and sexual minority groups
- Experience in research, audit and clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of working with a range of therapeutic models
- Experience of psychosexual therapy
- Experience of racial awareness/cultural diversity training
- Experience of personal therapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of human development, behaviour and psychopathology
- Knowledge of psychosexual therapy including psychosexual theories, models, medical aspects and role in the NHS
- Awareness of psychiatric diagnoses and treatments and mental health provision in statutory and voluntary sectors
- Knowledge of research and statistical methodology
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of providing more than one psychotherapeutic model of treatment
Skills
Essential
- Clinical: independently manage caseload of complex patients, work under pressure, maintain empathy and sensitivity
- Clinical: undertake risk assessment and management of disturbed patients
- Teaching and research: ability to deliver teaching, presentations and write research papers to a high academic standard
- Managerial: participate in organisational audit and research
Desirable
- Assist in the planning and teaching of programmes of theoretical learning
- Assist in supervision of trainee therapists
Special Apptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication with professionals and patients using verbal, written and other means of communication
- Team working: ability to fit in with a team, negotiate, collaborate, receive criticism and be appropriately assertive
- Clinical Governance: awareness of and willingness to work within parameters and adhere to policies of good practice in the are of psychosexual therapy
- CPD: willing and able to undertake on-going professional development
- Self-management: ability to prioritise, meet deadlines under pressure, self-motivate, contribute to service development
Desirable
- Plan, organise and deliver psychosexual teaching programmes
- Able to undertake flexible working hours
Skills
Essential
- Proven record of high level research skills
Desirable
- Previous experience conducting a research project.
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).
