About this role
Job summary
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
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description Job 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
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
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
Communication and Relationship Skills Essential
Regular case discussion with senior colleagues Elicit and communicate highly sensitive information where patients/clients may be emotional/hostile
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
Physical Skills Essential
Write up patient/client case notes following therapy sessions Have proficient keyboard skills
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).
Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address Queens Medical Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)