Systemic Family Therapist or Psychotherapist
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
The closing date is 29 May 2025
Job summary
We are excited about a newly commissioned Systemic Family Therapist or Psychotherapist role in North Lincolnshire community mental health services. We are passionate about including families and networks in the care we offer. We hope this new role will enhance the therapeutic support we offer to the people and families we serve in North Lincolnshire.
You will deliver specialist psychological / systemic assessments and therapy, for individuals, couples, groups, families and teams, as well as provide highly specialised case consultation and supervision to professionals. The role will combine both direct clinical work with clients and families, as well as supervision to enhance the confidence and skills of your colleagues providing family inclusive interventions.
We are committed to thinking contextually and systemically about the population we serve, and this is demonstrated in our trusts 28 promises. Please see the following website for further information: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/our-28-promises/
You will join a group of supportive and innovative psychological professionals within North Lincolnshire. There is opportunity for peer support and supervision with fellow systemic family therapists within the organisation. RDaSH provides a mandatory half day per month to focus on continued professional development and learning.
Please note the successful candidate will start in the role in October 2025.
Main duties of the job
You will be accountable for your own professional practice in undertaking specialist assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention methods for individuals, couples, family systems and groups with psychological, emotional or mental health conditions across North Lincolnshire Community Mental Health Services.
Be responsible for assessing and managing risk including in a crisis or safeguarding situation
To provide clinical supervision/reflective practice to other healthcare professionals and multi-disciplinary team members, as appropriate and where trained to do so.
To attend and contribute to MDTs, for instance to provide case consultation, share formulations, offer advice and training.
To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families.
Where appropriate to undertake formal research / service.
To be pro-active in continual service improvement.
To promote, at all times, a positive image of people with mental health difficulties, the psychology service and wider Trust and to act as an advocate ensuring there is proper regard for people's dignity, choice, self-esteem and racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Date posted
29 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
376-NLTT-0129
Job locations
Monarch House
Queensway Industrial Estate, Arkwright Way
Scunthorpe
DN16 1AL
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Monarch House
Queensway Industrial Estate, Arkwright Way
Scunthorpe
DN16 1AL
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