Psychosexual Therapist

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for skilled Psychosexual Therapists to join their team. This hybrid role involves managing independent caseloads, delivering brief therapy, and contributing to service evaluation. Applicants should possess relevant postgraduate qualifications, with flexibility in working days and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 200 hours of supervised clinical practice.
• Experience in delivering brief, time-limited psychotherapy.
• Knowledge of psychosexual therapeutic approaches, sexual health, gender, and sexuality.

Responsibilities

• Managing a complex caseload independently.
• Working with interpreters or advocates as necessary.
• Maintaining accurate records in line with governance standards.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Therapeutic Techniques

Education

Postgraduate diploma in Psychosexual Therapy

COSRT accreditation or working towards it

Job description

We are seeking dedicated and skilled Psychosexual Therapists to join our dynamic team. We currently have more than 2 vacancies available and welcome applications from candidates who can offer a minimum of 2 days per week, ideally 2.5 days. Tuesday mornings are mandatory working hours, to align with essential team activities. The remaining working days offer some flexibility and can be discussed at interview.

This is a hybrid role, primarily delivered remotely. However, you are expected to be able to provide face-to-face sessions (subject to clinic room availability) in Kent. The service operates across multiple locations, including Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Gravesend, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, and Margate.

About The Service

Our Psychosexual Therapy Service offers time-limited, structured therapy to individuals and couples experiencing sexual difficulties, as well as those with concerns around sexuality or gender. We work across various delivery modes, with an emphasis on solution-focused therapy.

Want to Know More?

We encourage informal enquiries. Please contact:

• Juliet Messenger, Psychosexual Therapy Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

Responsibilities of a Psychosexual Therapist

• Managing a complex caseload independently, including assessing and delivering brief therapy
• Working with interpreters or advocates where necessary
• Safeguarding adults and children through appropriate risk management
• Contributing to service development and evaluation
• Maintaining accurate records in line with governance standards

About You

To apply, you should have:

• A postgraduate diploma in Psychosexual Therapy (validated by COSRT or IPM)
• COSRT accreditation or actively working towards it
• A minimum of 200 hours of supervised clinical practice
• Experience in delivering brief, time-limited psychotherapy
• Knowledge of psychosexual therapeutic approaches, sexual health, gender, and sexuality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

You must be registered with a professional body and adhere to its code of conduct. A full UK driving license and the ability to travel (if face-to-face work is agreed) are required.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. We are unable to accept applications from candidates who cannot provide documentary evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we are passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

We collect information about your protected characteristics to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring equitable access to career opportunities. This data is confidential and used solely for these purposes.

As a flexible working-friendly organization, we support flexible arrangements that balance work and personal commitments.

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For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Juliet Messenger
• Job title: Psychosexual Therapies Lead
• Email: [e-mail]