Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic qualified Family Therapist to work in the West Norfolk Youth Service, based at Thurlow House in Kings Lynn. This is an innovative service offering assessment and treatment of young people aged between 14 and 25 years with a variety of complex mental health needs. Therapeutic modalities offered within the service include CBT, ACT, MBT, family therapy and EMDR.
The post holder will have experience in a CAMHS or related setting. You will have excellent therapeutic skills, cultural competency and be able to be responsive and flexible in working with young people. The majority of family work is likely to be with 14-18-year-olds and their families, but there may be cases above this age range where systemic factors are a key maintaining factor.
We have good links with other Child and Family teams based within West Norfolk and there would be opportunities for cross working and linking with other family therapists as part of the role.
Main duties of the job
You will be asked to undertake mental health assessments of young people; evidence-based psychological interventions in line with your professional qualification and contribute to the wider multi-disciplinary team.
You will work within the team, working with young people and their families and manage a caseload which will include care coordination and multiagency working. You will offer specialist consultation and support to professional colleagues, working as part of a diverse multi-disciplinary team including psychologists, mental health practitioners, psychological therapists, psychiatrists, and assistant practitioners.
Family Therapist candidates will have completed an MA/MSc Systemic Family Therapy and have registration with UKCP as a Systemic & Family Psychotherapist.
CBT Therapist candidates will have accreditation with the BABCP as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist.
About us
As an employer Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust are particularly committed to enabling our staff to do the very best, they can through support and training, as well as opportunities for progression. We are confident, therefore, that the right candidate will have a real chance to make a positive impact to the lives of young people in Norfolk.
Within the West Youth team, you will find a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey.
Why Norfolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, we have a beautiful coastline and the Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops, and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details before you apply.
We are looking for people to join us with enthusiasm, optimism, fresh ideas, and energy.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Some of the benefits you can expect:
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Previous applicants need not apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details before you apply.
We are looking for people to join us with enthusiasm, optimism, fresh ideas, and energy.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Some of the benefits you can expect:
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Previous applicants need not apply
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health or Social Care professional qualification RMN, Dip OT, Clinical Psychology, Diploma in Social Work or equivalent
- Postgraduate diploma in CBT or CAT or family therapy or equivalent
- Registration with appropriate professional body
Experience
Essential
- Documentary evidence of continuing professional development
- Group work in mental Health
- Training and ability to deliver other therapeutic approaches e.g. DBT, EMDR, IPT
Skills
Desirable
- Treatment of complex disorders e.g. eating disorders
Other
Essential
- Accreditation with BABCP or ACAT
- Willingness to share skills, experience and thus promote patient care
- Able to travel independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health or Social Care professional qualification RMN, Dip OT, Clinical Psychology, Diploma in Social Work or equivalent
- Postgraduate diploma in CBT or CAT or family therapy or equivalent
- Registration with appropriate professional body
Experience
Essential
- Documentary evidence of continuing professional development
- Group work in mental Health
- Training and ability to deliver other therapeutic approaches e.g. DBT, EMDR, IPT
Skills
Desirable
- Treatment of complex disorders e.g. eating disorders
Other
Essential
- Accreditation with BABCP or ACAT
- Willingness to share skills, experience and thus promote patient care
- Able to travel independently
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.
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.
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).
