Highly Specialist Family & Systemic Therapist

Job summary

This is an exciting new position with an opportunity to join the children and young people county-wide eating disorder service in Cornwall and the Isle of Scilly. The post holder will work under the supervision of our Lead Systemic Family Psychotherapist for CYPEDS, and would offer supervision and support to our family therapists and systemic practitioners. The role requires travel to a number of sites within Cornwall and is supported by a wider multidisciplinary team.

This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Main duties of the job

To provide a qualified leadership and delivery of family therapy and systemic principles to children, young people, and families within the Children & Young People Eating Disorders Service (CYPEDS).

Providing highly specialist family therapy at the same time as offering specialist advice, systemic supervision and consultation regarding formulations and treatment to NHS colleagues and external agencies.

To support clinicians in working to the Maudsley model of treatment for eating disorders, in line with NICE guidelines and best practice guidelines.

To take responsibility for supervision of trainees and systemic psychotherapists.

Towork autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.

To contribute to the CPD training and development of other Cornwall Partnership Trust professionals as agreed with the Service Lead.

To develop, implement and audit services for families and to initiate and participate in future service developments.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.