# Specialist Counsellor for Fertility > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-counsellor-for-fertility/71583371-343e-42b2-b3cf-0673485e2926 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-counsellor-for-fertility/71583371-343e-42b2-b3cf-0673485e2926.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Nottingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Mental health professionals - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 3.75 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-27T09:02:01.941Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/Nottingham/Nottingham_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Family_Health/Family_Health-v7886619 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7886619?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview A qualified counsellor is required to assist NUH Life within Nottingham University Hospital (NUH), based at Queens Medical Centre. The applicant must be a qualified counsellor with BICA (British Infertility Counselling Association) or working towards accreditation. NUH Life is a state-of-the-art fertility centre and sperm donor bank, offering compassionate, ethical and high-quality fertility care. We specialise in ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination and donor insemination, with excellent success rates based on nearly 30 years of experience. Our donor bank is the jewel in our crown, with in-house donor insemination. Counselling is part of this integral journey for your patients. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will provide care for patients (couples) on the Fertility Pathway and to providers of donor gametes. As such they must be appropriately recognised and accredited through the British Infertility Counsellors Association (BICA) and expected to:- - Provide one-to-one support for individuals and couples requiring advice and support in relation to fertility status and well-being - Provide support to couples who are experiencing relationship difficulties as a result of an infertility diagnosis and its subsequent treatment - Provide implications counselling to recipients of donor sperm treatments, especially those issues related to attitude towards donor phenotype and identity; open-ness vs secrecy and well-being of the offspring. - Provide implications counselling to providers of donor gametes in line with current regulations ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Applicants are encouraged to read the job description and personal specification which are attached to this advert. Please contact the nominated person if any questions. Insight visits to NUH Life are strongly encouraged. ## Job Details A qualified counsellor is required to assist NUH Life within Nottingham University Hospital (NUH), based at Queens Medical Centre. The applicant must be a qualified counsellor with BICA (British Infertility Counselling Association) or working towards accreditation. NUH Life is a state-of-the-art fertility centre and sperm donor bank, offering compassionate, ethical and high-quality fertility care. We specialise in ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination and donor insemination, with excellent success rates based on nearly 30 years of experience. Our donor bank is the jewel in our crown, with in-house donor insemination. Counselling is part of this integral journey for your patients. ## Job Description The post holder will provide care for patients (couples) on the Fertility Pathway and to providers of donor gametes. As such they must be appropriately recognised and accredited through the British Infertility Counsellors Association (BICA) and expected to:- Provide one-to-one support for individuals and couples requiring advice and support in relation to fertility status and well-being Provide support to couples who are experiencing relationship difficulties as a result of an infertility diagnosis and its subsequent treatment Provide implications counselling to recipients of donor sperm treatments, especially those issues related to attitude towards donor phenotype and identity; open-ness vs secrecy and well-being of the offspring. Provide implications counselling to providers of donor gametes in line with current regulations ## Responsibilities Applicants are encouraged to read the job description and personal specification which are attached to this advert. Please contact the nominated person if any questions. Insight visits to NUH Life are strongly encouraged. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Knowledge of a range of counselling procedures and techniques - Able to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives/carers - Evidence of ability to manage a caseload of patients/couples ### Physical Skills **Essential** - Write up patient/client case notes following therapy sessions - Have proficient keyboard skills ### Training and Qulifications **Essential** - Diploma/advanced diploma in counselling - Registered with BACP - Evidence of BICA accreditation (or evidence of working towards it) - Continuing professional development to maintain registration - Understand relevant sections of the current HFEA code of practice **Desirable** - Experience in development of and/or delivery of services to fertility patients /couples including sperm donors ### Analytical and Judgement Skills **Essential** - Initial assessment of client/patient presenting with multiple complex issues - Make decisions regarding referrals to specialist services ### Planning and Organisation Skills **Essential** - Manage own caseload, working with nursing and scientific staff in planning workload - Work flexibly within the team according to workload and case-mix - Work autonomously within Trust policies and BACP code of ethics - Stay current in terms of regulation and guidance ### Communication and Relationship Skills **Essential** - Regular case discussion with senior colleagues - Elicit and communicate highly sensitive information where patients/clients may be emotional/hostile ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 456.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10161665) - [mindful employer (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1778) - [equal opportunities (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1780) - [personal specification (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10161666) - [application process booklet (pdf, 24.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2918) - [disability confidence scheme (pdf, 272.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1781) - [rehabilitation of ex offenders (pdf, 106.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1974) - [equality diversity and inclusion (pdf, 304.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1779) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.