Psychosexual Therapist/ psychologist

at  The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a psychosexual and relationship therapist, or psychologist/ psychotherapist with sex and relationship therapy experience, to work at The Royal Marsden Hospital.

We are looking for a 0.9wte, AfC band 7 qualified clinician. The role requires the post holder to be onsite at least 2 days each week (1 day in Chelsea and 1 day in Sutton).

• Part time, or job share candidates are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
• We are committed to embracing flexible work patterns where possible and providing equal opportunities to all candidates.
• Please state within your application your preference for hours AND location.

The Adult Psychological Support Service (APSS) provides psychosexual and relationship therapy to cancer patients and their partners to manage the impact of cancer and its treatment on functioning and emotional intimacy.
You would offer clinical supervision to trainees in the service; as well as to medical, nursing and AHP colleagues. You would also input to service policy and development.
You will be joining a supportive and friendly team of qualified and trainee staff from across a range of clinical backgrounds, including counselling, psychology, psychiatry and mental health nursing. There are excellent CPD opportunities.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That’s why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That’s why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner in written and verbal form, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans for patients under the psychosexual and relationship therapist’s care and to monitor therapeutic progress. To communicate with patients and couples about difficult and distressing issues related to sexual well-being and the patient’s physical and emotional health status.
To provide specialist psychosexual and relationship advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals (e.g. medics, clinical nurse specialists, advocates, physiotherapist, interpreters, APSS colleagues), contributing directly to formulation, diagnosis and development of a sexual rehabilitation treatment plan. To liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and participate in multidisciplinary meetings where appropriate.
To attend case conferences, reviews and other meetings as and when appropriate.
Ensure that reports and other correspondence are entered into the relevant notes and communicated to other professionals appropriately with due consideration of confidentiality and consent

• Part time, or job share candidates are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
• We are committed to embracing flexible work patterns where possible and providing equal opportunities to all candidates.
• Please state within your application your preference for hours AND location