Bank Infertility Counsellor

Liverpool, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and accredited counsellor to provide therapeutic, implications and support counselling to patients seeking fertility treatment.



The candidate must possess a recognised qualification in counselling and have completed the BICA foundation course . The candidate must be or be willing to work towards BACP and BICA accreditation. The candidate should demonstrate a sound knowledge and experience of working with emotional and psychological needs of individuals and couples suffering from fertility difficulties and the experiences of donor conceived people and donors.



This post is a unique specialist role which requires the counsellor to be confident and able to work autonomously and in an independent capacity as well as working closely with the multi-disciplinary team.



To provide a service that is sensitive and adaptable to the needs of the individual client and couples, including donors and surrogates before, during and after treatment, taking into account stages of investigation and treatment and other sources of support.



To provide a service that is sensitive and adaptable to the needs of donor conceived people.



Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm new-borns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.



We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.



The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving its services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.



Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:



Video:

https://vimeo.com/556197652



Online brochure:

https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf



Main duties and responsibilities



To provide a service that is sensitive and adaptable to the needs of the



individual client, couple and family - including donors and surrogates before, during and after treatment, taking into account forms of involvement in assisted conception, stages of investigation and treatment and other sources of support



To provide the three distinct types of counselling as outlined in the HFEA code of practice - implications counselling, support counselling and therapeutic counselling Implications counselling for: Patients and their partners taking part in gametes donation treatments (receiving or donating ovum, sperm or embryo)

Support and Therapeutic Counselling for:



Patients suffering emotional and psychological distress and referring to relevant professional bodies when appropriate. Patients who store sperm, eggs or embryos for fertility preservation such as prior to chemo- or radiotherapy. Patients of deceased partners who have previously stored gametes. Patients whose treatment has failed or who have experienced a pregnancy loss. Prospective donors or surrogates who are found to be unsuitable for treatment.

Welfare of the child assessment and safeguarding responsibilities:



Being able to know when and how to refer for safeguarding or welfare of the unborn child assessments.



Other general responsibilities:



Keep appropriate records of patient contact. Provides counselling skills training as appropriate for the staff of the Hewitt Centre. Provides presentations for Patients Support Group and for Staff training Works within ethical guidelines as set out by the British Infertility Counselling Association, and within the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority Code of Practice. Assists in induction and training of Counsellors and multi disciplinary staff in absence of Senior Counsellor. To maintain and develop specialist knowledge and skills through

(i) a programme of continuous professional development [CPD] and training



(ii) engage with continuing professional supervision separate form management



(iii) regular review of current research, legislation, policy-making and other activity relevant to the specific patient/client group.



To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessment of and provision for the counselling needs of patients / clients referred to the service.

Preferably to be able to work from both Liverpool Women's Hospital and Knutsford Hewitt Fertility Centres.

To be able to provide counselling online or via telephone as well as face to face.



This job description describes the main responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive. It may be subject to change as the service develops and to meet the needs of the Trust.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3321553
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Liverpool, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
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