Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Psychosexual Counsellor

The closing date is 10 February 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a COSRT Accredited Psychosexual Counsellor to join our busy Urology team at Epsom and St Helier. The successful candidate will provide specialist psychosexual assessment and counselling to adults experiencing a wide range of sexual and relationship difficulties

Main duties of the job

The role involves managing a designated caseload, undertaking comprehensive assessments and developing care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues within the Urology department. The post holder will liaise closely with referrers, GPs, and other professionals across primary and secondary care to ensure patients receive high quality care.

The post holder is expected to work within relevant legal and ethical frameworks, maintain high standards of clinical record keeping, monitor outcomes, and practice in accordance with professional codes of conduct and organisational policies.

Please see attached job description for further details. We encourage interested candidates to reach out to us via the email contact provided.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,485 to £52,521 a year Pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

343-7704638-SC

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further details. We encourage interested candidates to reach out to us via the email contact provided.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further details. We encourage interested candidates to reach out to us via the email contact provided.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • CORST accreditation

Experience

Essential

  • Counselling experience
  • Evidence of managing an independent case load

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in an NHS trust
  • Previous experience of NHS IT Systems (Cerner)
  • Previous experience of psychosexual counselling

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human right
  • Ability to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care
  • Ability to understand an individual's communication, physical & emotional needs
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • CORST accreditation

Experience

Essential

  • Counselling experience
  • Evidence of managing an independent case load

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in an NHS trust
  • Previous experience of NHS IT Systems (Cerner)
  • Previous experience of psychosexual counselling

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human right
  • Ability to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care
  • Ability to understand an individual's communication, physical & emotional needs

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead - Urology

Deji Akiboye

deji.akiboye@nhs.net

07597628276

Details

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,485 to £52,521 a year Pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

343-7704638-SC

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


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