Job summary
We are seeking
an experienced family and systemic psychotherapist to join our well-established
and valued family therapy service within specialist CAMHS in Herefordshire and
Worcestershire.
The post holder
would contribute to the provision of the evidence-based treatment of children
with mental health difficulties by developing and supporting systemic thinking
and practice within CAMHS. They would contribute to the work of core CAMHS and
lead specialist family therapy clinics across the county. They would provide
consultation and training to other professionals within CAMHS and supervision
to newly qualified family therapists and those on introductory and intermediate
training. There is much scope to develop
innovative systemic approaches to improve outcomes for young people and
families at all stages of the CAMHS journey.
This is full time post, but we would
consider applicants looking for part time.
Main duties of the job
The post holder
would join a vibrant group of systemically trained professionals including four
qualified and experienced family therapists and two AFT registered supervisors,
a systemic therapist currently in training and 4 practitioners who are trained
(or in training) to intermediate level. They would participate in all aspects
of the systemic family therapy service including provision and receipt of
training and supervision as appropriate to their level of experience. The
service has strong links to both Birmingham and Exeter University training
courses and has trained a growing number of staff through securing HEE
funding.
The post is an
ideal opportunity for an experienced family and systemic psychotherapist to
lead and develop innovative systemic practice in a supportive team
environment.
The post holder
would need to be fully qualified in systemic family therapy with substantial
post qualification experience in an NHS setting working with families, holding
registration with the UKCP via the Association of Family Therapy and Systemic
Practice. A qualification in systemic supervision recognised by AFT would be
desirable.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UKCP registration as Systemic Family Psychotherapist
- Member of the Association of Family Therapists
- Postgraduate qualifications and family therapy at doctorate level within the family therapy Specialism
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working within the NHS, social services or related agencies
- Considerable experience of working with children and adolescents with mental health problems in a family therapy setting
- Assessing the needs of individual children and families
- Considerable experience of interagency and multiagency working
- Working with children, young people who are experiencing significant mental health problems and their families at times of distress
- Working with children and families who may have cultural or language issues
- Training, supervision and consultation of staff
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Good written and verbal communication
- Able to work independently
- Able to negotiate and collaborate with a wide range of professionals
- Able to function as part of the team
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Good listening and interpersonal skills
- Able to design and deliver training to others (e.g. multi-agency groups)
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and make use of clinical supervision
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Flexible cooperative attitude to work
- Confidence and enthusiastic
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of mental health issues
- Working knowledge of health service structure, patients charter, health of the nation
- Awareness of National pressures on mental health services, research methodology and principles
- Knowledge of approaches to assessment and intervention with young people with mental health and their families
- Good knowledge of safeguarding issues
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Community CAMHS
- Experience and knowledge of working with eating disorders and offering support to the child, young person and their family
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UKCP registration as Systemic Family Psychotherapist
- Member of the Association of Family Therapists
- Postgraduate qualifications and family therapy at doctorate level within the family therapy Specialism
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working within the NHS, social services or related agencies
- Considerable experience of working with children and adolescents with mental health problems in a family therapy setting
- Assessing the needs of individual children and families
- Considerable experience of interagency and multiagency working
- Working with children, young people who are experiencing significant mental health problems and their families at times of distress
- Working with children and families who may have cultural or language issues
- Training, supervision and consultation of staff
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Good written and verbal communication
- Able to work independently
- Able to negotiate and collaborate with a wide range of professionals
- Able to function as part of the team
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Good listening and interpersonal skills
- Able to design and deliver training to others (e.g. multi-agency groups)
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and make use of clinical supervision
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Flexible cooperative attitude to work
- Confidence and enthusiastic
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of mental health issues
- Working knowledge of health service structure, patients charter, health of the nation
- Awareness of National pressures on mental health services, research methodology and principles
- Knowledge of approaches to assessment and intervention with young people with mental health and their families
- Good knowledge of safeguarding issues
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Community CAMHS
- Experience and knowledge of working with eating disorders and offering support to the child, young person and their family
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).
