Oxford Health NHS Trust

Family Therapist

The closing date is 25 January 2026

Job summary

Are you an experienced Psychotherapist with experience working with children and young people?

Join us at Marlborough House Adolescent Unit in Swindon, part of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist to deliver specialist systemic therapy for young people with complex mental health needs. Our inpatient unit is set in a calming environment with access to outdoor spaces, supporting therapeutic work that values connection with nature as part of recovery.

Main duties of the job

  • Providespecialist systemic assessments and interventionsfor young people, families, and carers.
  • Workautonomouslyin assessment, treatment planning, and discharge.
  • Offerconsultation and supervisionto colleagues and trainees, promoting systemic thinking across the team.
  • Contribute torisk assessment and managementin a multidisciplinary setting.
  • Delivertraining and live supervisionto staff and support service development.
  • Engage inaudit, research, and evaluation to improve outcomes.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OC7652955

Job locations

Marlborough House Adolescent Unit

Okus Road

Swindon

SN1 4JS


Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy

Desirable

  • Additional qualifications in relevant areas of therapeutic and leadership areas

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Capacity to work with complex families and young people in crisis
  • Be able to provide consultation and supervision within the multidisciplinary team
  • Skills facilitating groupwork with both staff, patients and there families in a range of contexts

Desirable

  • A keen interest in utilising nature based elements to therapeutic working
  • Additional interests and experience that would enhance working within a CAMHS GAU setting

Personal qualities and values

Essential

  • Evidence of qualities and values essential to working with complex families in crisis and providing leadership and supervision to the wider MDT within a CAMHS GAU setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy

Desirable

  • Additional qualifications in relevant areas of therapeutic and leadership areas

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Capacity to work with complex families and young people in crisis
  • Be able to provide consultation and supervision within the multidisciplinary team
  • Skills facilitating groupwork with both staff, patients and there families in a range of contexts

Desirable

  • A keen interest in utilising nature based elements to therapeutic working
  • Additional interests and experience that would enhance working within a CAMHS GAU setting

Personal qualities and values

Essential

  • Evidence of qualities and values essential to working with complex families in crisis and providing leadership and supervision to the wider MDT within a CAMHS GAU setting

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.

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.

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Marlborough House Adolescent Unit

Okus Road

Swindon

SN1 4JS


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Marlborough House Adolescent Unit

Okus Road

Swindon

SN1 4JS


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Modern Matron

Tom Waterfield

tomas.waterfield@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07818002529

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OC7652955

Job locations

Marlborough House Adolescent Unit

Okus Road

Swindon

SN1 4JS


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