Psychosexual Counseller

We are seeking to appoint a part-time psychosexual therapist in the Psychosexual Service at Kings College Hospital. The service is based in the Department of Sexual Health and HIV at King's College Hospital, London., A key aspect of the role will be the assessment and provision of ongoing psychosexual or psychological therapy to the individual or couple. Clients present with range of issues including, but not limited to, problems with sex and intimacy, adjustment reactions to an HIV diagnosis, sexual assault, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, loss of libido, orgasmic dysfunction, vaginismus and vulvodynia.

The therapist is required to manage a caseload of clients, to refer on to other specialist disciplines as required and to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

There is the opportunity to be flexible regarding the part-time hours worked.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.