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Band 7 Psychosexual Counsellor– Join the Chandos Clinic Team
An exciting opportunity has opened for a Band 7 Psychosexual Counsellor at the Chandos Clinic.
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate professional to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. At Chandos Clinic, we provide a specialist service combining psychosexual therapy with medical treatments for individuals experiencing a wide range of sexual difficulties.
This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative, supportive environment, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
What we offer:
- A collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- The chance to work in a specialist, highly regarded service
If you are passionate about delivering holistic care and have experience in psychosexual therapy, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to be part of a dedicated team making a real impact.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Band 7 Psychosexual Therapist to join the Psychosexual Therapy Outpatient Service at the Chandos Clinic. The post holder will work autonomously as an independent practitioner, delivering specialist assessment and evidence‑based psychosexual therapy to individuals and couples presenting with complex sexual difficulties. The role involves managing a specialist caseload, maintaining high standards of clinical documentation, and providing expert advice, consultation, and clinical support to colleagues, patients, and multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership within the service, adhere to Trust policies, and actively contribute to service development, quality improvement, and future service innovations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Psychosexual Counsellor delivers a specialist psychosexual therapy service within the Sexual Dysfunction Service at the Chandos Clinic (City Hospital site). Working autonomously within Trust and professional governance, the post holder assesses and treats individuals and couples, reviews outcomes, and supports safe, high-quality service delivery.
- Provide specialist assessment and psychosexual therapy for individuals and couples, including formulation and review of progress.
- Develop, implement and review evidence-based treatment plans, including follow-up, discharge and onward referral as appropriate.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information with empathy and provide clear verbal/written updates to referrers and relevant professionals.
- Work collaboratively with the MDT and partner agencies, contributing specialist advice to support coordinated care.
- Maintain confidentiality and accurate clinical records; work within safeguarding and Mental Capacity Act requirements and escalate concerns in line with policy.
Contribute to clinical governance, audit/service evaluation, and ongoing professional development (CPD/supervision) in line with COSRT standards
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of particular psychological therapies.
- Significant experience of working within a sexual and relationship difficulties service.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge and experience of managing own caseload.
Desirable
- NHS experience in a related field
- Experience in research/audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Academic qualification at postgraduate diploma level
- Specialist qualification in Sex & Relationship Therapy
- Registered with College of Sexual & Relationship Therapists (COSRT)
- Continuing professional development to maintain registration.
- Access regular supervision to support clinical practice
Desirable
- COSRT Accreditation
Physical Skills
Essential
- Long periods of intense focused concentration with patient interaction.
- Defuse distressing or unpredicted emotional circumstances and deal with mental health issues and sexual abuse
- Specialist Advice with other professionals.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Initial assessment of clients presenting multiple and complex issues
- Review options and select appropriate therapeutic treatment
- Make decisions regarding onward referral to specialist services
- Ability to interpret the information gathered
- Client assessment, diagnosis and formulation of care
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Work autonomously within Trust policies and COSRT code of ethics.
- Effectively manage own caseload
communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Elicits highly sensitive information.
- Ability to develop a therapeutic relationship with client(s) with complex sex and/or relationship problems.
- Negotiate and mediate in potential areas of conflict in order to achieve common goals
- Regular case discussion with senior colleagues
- Communicates complex information to vulnerable individuals
Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts)
Essential
- Long periods of intense focused concentration with patient interaction.
- Defuse distressing or unpredicted emotional circumstances and deal with mental health issues and sexual abuse
- Specialist Advice with other professionals.
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This advert is for Psychosexual Counsellor with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in Nottingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 19 Jul 2026.
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