Early Pregnancy Loss Counsellor

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a counsellor to support patients and their partners through pregnancy loss, termination of pregnancy, and gynaecology care. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering empathetic counselling, maintaining boundaries, and contributing to training and supervision.

You will engage with the Hive Electronic Patient Record system to ensure safe, accurate documentation and participate in CPD to support clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in counselling and supporting patients and their partners in sensitive healthcare settings.
• Ability to listen empathetically and communicate clearly in difficult conversations.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling support to patients and/or their partners experiencing early pregnancy loss or considering termination of pregnancy.
• Deliver support to patients accessing Early Pregnancy Loss Counselling services.
• Deliver training to the multidisciplinary team when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and engage in supervision and CPD.

Skills

Counselling

Communication

Empathy

Active listening

Tools

Hive EPR

Job description

The successful candidate will work with patients who require emotional and counselling support during pregnancy loss, termination of pregnancy and gynaecology care.

We are looking for someone with good communication skills who is able to listen, show empathy and provide appropriate counselling support to patients and their partners. The person should be comfortable having sensitive conversations and supporting patients.

They should be able to work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team, maintain appropriate professional boundaries and recognise when further support or referral may be required.

Main duties of the job

• As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will provide counselling supportto any patient and/or their partner, who has experienced early pregnancy loss, or patients who are considering or have undergone termination of pregnancy
• To deliver support to patients accessing the Early Pregnancy Loss Counselling services.
• To deliver training, where necessary to the multi-disciplinary team.
• To maintain accurate records and professional standards by attending regular supervision, continuous professional development and training relevant to this role.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.