About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic psycosexual therapist to take a lead role in developing a new psychosexual service provision within an existing Level 3 Sexual Health Clinic. The role will involve assessing and treating patients, providing clinical supervision of junior staff and trainees, and the development of clinical protocols and pathways. The post holder will act as a professional resource for colleagues and contribute to the strategic development of the psychosexual therapy service, ensuring quality, safety, and clinical effectiveness in line with national standards and NHS values.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist psychosexual therapy assessment and treatment to individuals, couples, and groups experiencing complex sexual difficulties. As a senior autonomous practitioner within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), the post holder will lead the delivery of evidence-based psychological and psychosexual interventions across a range of presentations of the sexual health elements of psychosexual therapy.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Recognised postgraduate qualification in psychosexual therapy (e.g., COSRT or equivalent) Degree-level qualification in a relevant healthcare or psychological profession (nursing, psychology, social work, etc.) Registration with a relevant professional body (COSRT, BACP, UKCP, HCPC, or NMC)
Desirable
Training in additional therapeutic modalities (e.g., EMDR, CBT, systemic therapy) Master's level qualification
Experience Essential
Post-qualification experience in psychosexual therapy with individuals and/or couples in a healthcare setting Demonstrable experience assessing and managing complex sexual dysfunction presentations including high-risk cases Experience in service leadership or management Experience working in NHS or equivalent healthcare settings Experience contributing to service development or pathway design
Desirable
Experience working with gender dysphoria or LGBTQ+ presentations Group therapy facilitation Experience providing clinical supervision to junior staff or trainees Experience leading audits or quality improvement projects
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Advanced therapeutic skills with the ability to build effective working alliances with complex presentations Highly developed, specialist knowledge of sexual health and complex sexual dysfunction presentations Comprehensive knowledge and experience of safeguarding legislation and ability to act as a senior resource for the team Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presenting to professional audiences Proven ability to work autonomously, lead a team, and manage competing priorities Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive clinical information and supervision
Desirable
Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches Experience using clinical outcome measures
Personal Attributes Essential
Non-judgmental, empathetic, and culturally sensitive approach Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion Able to manage exposure to emotionally distressing content with resilience Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
Interest in service development and leadership
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.
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Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Wycombe Hospital and Brookside Community Clinic
Marlow Health Clinic, Glade Road,
High Wycombe and Aylesbury
HP11 2TT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)