Job summary
South Staffordshire CAMHS are developing our psychological professions workforce. We are pleased to be able to recruit Family & Systemic Psychotherapist posts to each of our specialist CAMHS Teams based in Cannock, Stafford and Tamworth.
Our multi-disciplinary Teams' value Family Therapy and Systemic practice. A key role for the post-holders will be to work alongside Systemic and Family Therapy trained colleagues, our newly appointed 8b Family Therapist (employed as the Principal Psychological Practitioner for CAMHS eating disorders) and Professional Leads to support the ongoing development of systemic practice within community CAMHS.
The three vacancies are for Child & Adolescent Mental Health experienced Family Therapists eligible for appointment at Band 8a (as per AFT guidance). Each post is 0.8 wte (30 hours per week) but we are also able to consider requests for full time (1.0 wte, 37.5 hours) or part time (minimum 0.6 wte, 22.5 hours) posts. Staff can also request flexible working opportunities; the working hours for CAMHS staff are Monday-Friday, 9am- 5pm.
We are also happy to receive enquiries from recently qualified Family Therapists seeking a Band 7-8a development post opportunity (minimum 0.6 wte, 22.5 hours per week).
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidates will be:
- Passionate about working with the children and young people seen in our community CAMH services
- Collaborative in their approach to working with children, young people, their families/carers and networks
- Excited about the opportunity to contribute to service developments
- Keen to maximize what Family Therapy and Systemic Practice can deliver whilst also working with, and recognizing the strengths of, the multi-disciplinary team
- A qualified SFP or Family Therapy Supervisor (or eligible and able to attend training)
Full information can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
About us
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.
Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our multi-disciplinary teams value Systemic and Family Therapy practice. There will be an expectation that our Family Therapists work together to set-up and lead Family Therapy clinics within the above localities. We already have Systemic or Family Therapy clinics established at these sites and so the role will be to further develop this offer in discussion with the existing workforce. There will also be opportunities to discuss the future development of a local training clinic for staff completing a MSc Family Therapy Training course.
There will be ample opportunity to offer training, consultation and systemic support and advice to/across CAMHS teams and other agencies.
It is essential that the post-holders have CAMHS experience, as they will hold a core CAMHS caseload, contribute to initial assessments, manage risk and act as case managers for their general caseload. Currently, there is a requirement to contribute to locality Duty and CAMHS out of hours rotas. The out of hours (OOH) role for CAMHS is under review due to ongoing developments in other systems of support the OOH demand is currently shared across CAMHS clinicians and is an infrequent requirement, planned in advance
CAMHS staff need to be able to work in a range of settings, most usually clinic settings but also including home visits, residential settings, and schools as well as attending meetings at different sites. As such, the ability to travel across South Staffordshire is required. The impact of working in pandemic conditions has facilitated use of digital/remote working practices and this is likely to continue where it is of benefit.
There is no doubt that these are busy and testing times for all CAMH services but the developments we have in process will also bring opportunities to improve access and support high quality and psychologically informed practice. We think this makes it an exciting time to join us.
Full information can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our multi-disciplinary teams value Systemic and Family Therapy practice. There will be an expectation that our Family Therapists work together to set-up and lead Family Therapy clinics within the above localities. We already have Systemic or Family Therapy clinics established at these sites and so the role will be to further develop this offer in discussion with the existing workforce. There will also be opportunities to discuss the future development of a local training clinic for staff completing a MSc Family Therapy Training course.
There will be ample opportunity to offer training, consultation and systemic support and advice to/across CAMHS teams and other agencies.
It is essential that the post-holders have CAMHS experience, as they will hold a core CAMHS caseload, contribute to initial assessments, manage risk and act as case managers for their general caseload. Currently, there is a requirement to contribute to locality Duty and CAMHS out of hours rotas. The out of hours (OOH) role for CAMHS is under review due to ongoing developments in other systems of support the OOH demand is currently shared across CAMHS clinicians and is an infrequent requirement, planned in advance
CAMHS staff need to be able to work in a range of settings, most usually clinic settings but also including home visits, residential settings, and schools as well as attending meetings at different sites. As such, the ability to travel across South Staffordshire is required. The impact of working in pandemic conditions has facilitated use of digital/remote working practices and this is likely to continue where it is of benefit.
There is no doubt that these are busy and testing times for all CAMH services but the developments we have in process will also bring opportunities to improve access and support high quality and psychologically informed practice. We think this makes it an exciting time to join us.
Full information can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Core professional qualification and registration relevant to a mental health setting
- Masters level qualification (or its equivalent) in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy as accredited by AFT
- UKCP registration as a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
- Evidence of relevant CPD to ensure continued registration with UKCP
Desirable
- Registration as a Clinical Supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification NHS experience in relevant core CAMHS profession and setting prior to training as systemic psychotherapist
- Post qualification experience as a systemic psychotherapist of working therapeutically with children and families across a full range of psychological difficulties and case complexity
- Experience of specialist systemic assessment, formulation and intervention with clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient and community settings
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training in systemic psychotherapy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Core professional qualification and registration relevant to a mental health setting
- Masters level qualification (or its equivalent) in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy as accredited by AFT
- UKCP registration as a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
- Evidence of relevant CPD to ensure continued registration with UKCP
Desirable
- Registration as a Clinical Supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification NHS experience in relevant core CAMHS profession and setting prior to training as systemic psychotherapist
- Post qualification experience as a systemic psychotherapist of working therapeutically with children and families across a full range of psychological difficulties and case complexity
- Experience of specialist systemic assessment, formulation and intervention with clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient and community settings
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training in systemic psychotherapy
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Roles available Stafford / Cannock / Tamworth
Stafford, Cannock, Tamworth
ST16 3NE
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
