Fertility Counsellor/Therapist

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dundee seeks an experienced Infertility Counsellor/Therapist for their Assisted Conception Unit. The role involves delivering essential counselling services to infertility patients, requiring a degree level education and counselling qualification. Ideal candidates will possess healthcare experience and excellent communication skills, alongside registration with relevant professional bodies. The position is part time, offering 18 hours per week with flexible hours discussed at the interview.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting infertility patients.
• Registration with the British Association for Counselling and Physiotherapy.
• Willingness to train and work toward other registrations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive counselling service for infertility patients.
• Work as part of a small team in the Assisted Conception Unit.
• Provide support and communicate effectively with patients.

Skills

Excellent communication

Counselling experience in healthcare

Education

Degree level education

Counselling qualification

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Applications are invited for the post of Infertility Counsellor/Therapist within the Assisted Conception Unit at Ninewells Hospital.

The successful applicant will work as part of a small team to deliver a comprehensive counselling service for Infertility patients in the Assisted Conception Unit, Ninewells Hospital. You should be an experienced counsellor who is working or has previously worked in a healthcare environment. You should be an excellent communicator. You will be educated to degree level and a qualified counsellor with experience of supporting patients.

The post holder will hold a counselling qualification and be registered with the British Association for Counselling and Physiotherapy with a willingness to undertake training and work towards registration with the British Infertility Counselling Association.

Informal enquiries to: Dr Sarah Martins da Silva, Assisted Conception Unit. Email – [e-mail].

Hours of work are: 18 hours per week – to be discussed at interview, but between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday.

Short‑listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.

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