Job summary
At Wales Fertility Institute (WFI) this role is integral in supporting the HFEA governance of all our donor patients and surrogates and Oncology/fertility preservation patients undertaking implications counselling prior to commencing treatment.
The successful candidate will provide specialist information and consultation to other professionals on the social and psychological effects of fertility, involuntary childlessness, related medical conditions and assisted conception procedures, along with options for their management and support. They will promote and maintain good working relationships with other professionals, groups, organisations and agencies in order to further patients' / clients' support and counselling needs and refer on as necessary for other specialist help.
The fertility counsellor will support WFI management; develop and maintain effective communication within the team and the organisation and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team regarding the provision of counselling services including educating all team members about good practice in counselling.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
Deliver the counselling service for the Wales Fertility Institute ensuring clinical work and administration are maintained to the highest standard and according to the HFEA Code of Practice.
Being responsible for ensuring that the highest level of psychological and emotional support is given to patients as appropriate.
Ensuring that the counselling practice is ethical and professional.
The post holder will work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team within departments, to promote the informed consent of patients and educate staff where necessary about changes in legislation etc.
The role will be based within both unit sites at the University Hospital of Wales and Neath Port Talbot Hospital and virtually as appropriate.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Postgraduate degree in Psychology, Psychotherapy or Counselling.
- Member if BACP with the ability to work within their guidelines.
- Member of BICA or working towards accreditation.
- Awareness of HFEA regulations covering all fertility units
Desirable
- Accredited member of BICA.
- Knowledge of HFEA
Experience
Essential
- Post-qualifying experience in being a counsellor
- Experience of working independently and within a team
- Experience of working in a hospital setting.
- Experience of group counselling.
Desirable
- Post-qualifying experience in fertility counselling working within a multi-disciplinary team in a licensed unit.
- Experience of all assisted conception procedures, fertility investigations and a wide understanding of the issues involved with the treatment.
English
Essential
- Awareness of current fertility topics and research
Desirable
- Understanding of the different types of patients seen with WFI.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Postgraduate degree in Psychology, Psychotherapy or Counselling.
- Member if BACP with the ability to work within their guidelines.
- Member of BICA or working towards accreditation.
- Awareness of HFEA regulations covering all fertility units
Desirable
- Accredited member of BICA.
- Knowledge of HFEA
Experience
Essential
- Post-qualifying experience in being a counsellor
- Experience of working independently and within a team
- Experience of working in a hospital setting.
- Experience of group counselling.
Desirable
- Post-qualifying experience in fertility counselling working within a multi-disciplinary team in a licensed unit.
- Experience of all assisted conception procedures, fertility investigations and a wide understanding of the issues involved with the treatment.
English
Essential
- Awareness of current fertility topics and research
Desirable
- Understanding of the different types of patients seen with WFI.
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).
