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Develop and manage a transparent counselling service for the Wales Fertility Institute ensuring clinical work and administration are maintained to the highest standard and according to the HFEA Code of Practice.

Integrate current systems to promote patient confidentiality whilst ensuring the clinical team are able to audit and evaluate the service.
Review and develop the current service provision to improve efficacy.
Being responsible for ensuring that the highest level of psychological and emotional support is given to patients as appropriate.

Ensuring that the counselling practice is ethical and professional.
Managing additional counsellors within the team, facilitating peer supervision.

The post holder will work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team within departments, to promote the informed consent of patients and educate staff where necessary about changes in legislation etc.
The role will be based remotely with monthly attendance at both unit sites when needed at the University Hospital of Wales and Neath Port Talbot Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Maintaining own clinical caseload and oversee that of other counsellors in the team.
Ensuring that the service is up to date and professional.
Producing and maintaining protocols and written information within the department for patient and clinical use.
Undertake periodic patient satisfaction surveys and collate, evaluate and present results to the team.
Lead the developing counselling service to meet patient expectations and the changing environment.
Ensure comprehensive record keeping.
Give advice to other team members on referral and treatment issues relating to patients.
Ensure that the counselling service functions within the framework recommended by the HFEA and its Code of Practice.
Liaise with external authorities where appropriate in any assessment process and to provide written reports for reference and discussion.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria

Qualification in Counselling or Psychology Member if BACP with the ability to work within their guidelines. Member of BICA or Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience.

Desirable criteria

Accredited member of BICA.

Experience

Essential criteria

Post-qualifying experience in being a counsellor Experience of working independently and within a team Experience of working in a hospital setting. Experience of group counselling.

Desirable criteria

Post-qualifying experience in fertility counselling working within a multidisciplinary team in a licensed unit. Experience of all assisted conception procedures, fertility investigations and a wide understanding of the issues involved with the treatment. Experience of having worked in a licensed unit for a period as a counsellor.

Aptitude and abilities

Essential criteria

Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours Knowledge of fertility treatments and investigations. Comprehensive understanding of the HFEA and its Code of Practice, with the ability to work within their framework. Have an understanding of the wider ethnical, religious, moral and cultural issues associated with Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART). To be aware of issues and protocols with regard to gametes and embryo storage, use and research. Knowledge of PGD. Full knowledge of current and impending changes of the Law and the HFEA. Understanding issues surrounding adoption and fostering, and the ability to refer couples to appropriate organisations where necessary. Ability to keep updated in changes in the Law and adoption procedures and requirements. Knowledge in advances in psychology for adopting into best practice. Knowledge in changes in the field both nationally and internationally with regard to the provision of gamete donation. Ability to understand and disseminate relevant wide spread information to patients and other members of the team. Ability to work independently and autonomously within a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of gamete donation and availability of treatment in the UK and overseas.

Desirable criteria

Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Ability to travel across unit sites within the health board.

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

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