Sex and Relationship Therapist
Job summary
This post is for a fully qualified Sex and Relationship Therapist. The successful candidate will work within the male erectile dysfunction team based at The Royal Hallamshire Hospital where they will manage a specialist case load of patients. They will screen for treatment suitability, undertake assessment and treatment of adults suitable for sex and relationship interventions. The post holder will contribute to the development of the Male Erectile Dysfunction team working and will be involved in training and research within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
To provide a specialist clinical service, delivering Sex and Relationship therapy within the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. To undertake the assessment and treatment of own specialist case load, maintaining associated records. To provide clinical supervision and consultation to other professionals as agreed. To contribute to the change and implementation of policy, contributing to the development of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust. To participate in audit, research and development programmes.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications · Essential
Academic qualification at postgraduate diploma level. Specialist qualification in Sex and Relationship Therapy. Registered with College of Sex and Relationship Therapists and member of United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy.
Desirable
Accredited with College of Sex and Relationship Therapists.
Experience · Essential
Delivery of sexual and relationship therapy. Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of psychological therapies. Experience of working within a sexual and relationship difficulties service and managing one's own caseload. Further
Training · Essential
Ability to work with a diverse range of staff teams. Good interpersonal and written communication skills. Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients with complex sex and/or relationship problems. Ability to provide training and supervision. IT literate.
Desirable
Skills in research and audit
Skills · Essential
Ability to work flexibly. Enthusiasm for the integration of sexual medicine and psychotherapy.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
