NHS

Psychosexual Therapist


Pay46,148.00 - 52,809.00 / year
LocationWarrington/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9287-25-1039?language=en&page=1099&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      The post holder will provide a psychosexual therapy service to patients referred for therapy in Halton & Warrington and other Sexual Health sites ifappropriate.

      They will work as an autonomous practitioner based within the integrated sexual health service and be professionally responsible for their ownwork.

      They will ensure the delivery of the quality strategy incorporating establishment of systems and processes for the service.

      Main duties of the job

      We have an exciting opportunity to join the team in Axess Sexual Health as a part time (2 days per week) Psychosexual Therapist based in Halton & Warrington.

      We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced COSRT accredited therapist or practitioner with a Diploma (or membership)from the Institute of Psychosexual

      Medicine (IPM). Applications from candidates who can evidence fitness to practice and current attendance on training or submission of an application for COSRT accreditation are welcome.

      Successful candidates who meet the criteria as qualified therapists with current accreditation from COSRT or an IPM Diploma will be offered apermanent contract at Band 7.

      Candidates who are yet to achieve qualification or COSRT accreditation will be employed on a 12 month fixed term contract at Band 6. The offerof a permanent contract at Band 7 will be conditional upon successfully achieving qualification or Accreditation within that time period .

      Axess Sexual Health delivers psychosexual services across a number of locations in Cheshire and Merseyside. We work with couples as well as individuals in the service face to face and remotely and are always keen to develop services for our clients.Additionally, the service is committed to supporting the development of clinical and professional practice. We offer an integrated therapeutic approach taking referrals from healthcare professionals working in primary and secondary care.

      About us

      Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

      We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

      UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

      For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

      Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

      For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

      Details

      Date posted

      24 June 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 7

      Salary

      £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum/pro rata

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      287-RMED-249-25

      Job locations

      Axess Sexual Health

      Bath Street Health and Wellbeing Centre,

      Warrington

      WA1 1UG


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The main duties of the job include seeing patients for assessment and the treatment of patients referred with psychosexual problems, some of which may be complex. Additionally the post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient/client support.

      The post holder will work and interact with other therapists and practitioners as part of the regional psychosexual medicine team, colleagues within the wider sexual health service and other providers and specialists.

      Additionally they will provide specialist advice with to GPs and other Health Care Professionals

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The main duties of the job include seeing patients for assessment and the treatment of patients referred with psychosexual problems, some of which may be complex. Additionally the post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient/client support.

      The post holder will work and interact with other therapists and practitioners as part of the regional psychosexual medicine team, colleagues within the wider sexual health service and other providers and specialists.

      Additionally they will provide specialist advice with to GPs and other Health Care Professionals

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • COSRT Membership (College of Sex and relationship Therapists), or other professional qualification in psychosexual therapy at Masters level or equivalent eg Diploma/Membership of the Institute of Psychosexual Medicine

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working with this specific client group
      • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
      • Demonstrate the ability to work as part of the team delivering holistic care

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Demonstrate understanding of the different modalities of treatment available for the management of psychosexual problems

      Skills

      Essential

      • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
      • Basic computer skills
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • COSRT Membership (College of Sex and relationship Therapists), or other professional qualification in psychosexual therapy at Masters level or equivalent eg Diploma/Membership of the Institute of Psychosexual Medicine

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working with this specific client group
      • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
      • Demonstrate the ability to work as part of the team delivering holistic care

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Demonstrate understanding of the different modalities of treatment available for the management of psychosexual problems

      Skills

      Essential

      • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
      • Basic computer skills

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Axess Sexual Health

      Bath Street Health and Wellbeing Centre,

      Warrington

      WA1 1UG


      Employer's website

      https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Axess Sexual Health

      Bath Street Health and Wellbeing Centre,

      Warrington

      WA1 1UG


      Employer's website

      https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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