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 currently operates in multiple locations across Kent, 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 a range of delivery modes, with an emphasis on solution-focused therapy.



Want to Know More?

We encourage informal enquiries. Please contact:

Juliet Messenger, Psychosexual Therapy Lead

Juliet.messenger@nhs.net

0300 123 9275

As a Psychosexual Therapist, you'll be responsible for:

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 be 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 licence and the ability to travel (if face-to-face work is agreed) is required.



Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.



Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent



We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences



We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission



The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work



As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both



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As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.



The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.



Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.



We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.



At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.



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Good luck! We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.