Job summary
North Somerset CAMHS are investing in their leadership team to support the ongoing delivery of outstanding care
We are looking for an experienced Systemic Family Therapist to join our forward thinking North Somerset CAMHS. We have a commitment to systemic practice, recognising the importance of a systemic perspective when working with children and young people.
The post holder will bring enthusiasm and leadership to the multi-disciplinary team and will offer consultation, supervision and clinical expertise to ensure children and young people are offered effective systemic interventions. The service offers training opportunities to systemic family practitioners and MSc students; we have a commitment to the development and supervision of our systemic professionals with longstanding links to the University of Exeter.
The post will include working within the Eating Disorder pathway, coordinating systemic clinics, working with families and upskilling others in the team.
Although this post is a Band 8a and aimed at more experienced Systemic Family Therapists, we are happy to consider and interview those who may be more recently qualified and interested in a 12 month development role. Both in-house and external training will be available as appropriate.
We look forward to meeting you.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead on the assessment and treatment for young people presenting with a range of mental health presentations, including Eating Disorders for which we have a specific pathway of care.
The post is based in North Somerset CAMHS delivering service across two sites.
Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon are thriving seaside towns within easy commuting distance to Bristol and Taunton. The M5 motorway is within easy access. Weston-super-Mare is a growing multi-cultural area with numerous amenities and has access to the beautiful coastline and also the Mendip Hills. The area is ideal for those who like an active outside lifestyle but also who want to be within each reach of Bristol and Taunton. There are a number of outstanding Ofsted rated schools within the area.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust); a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To take the lead and supervise specific systemic interventions within a CAMHS team.
To take the lead in offering systemic interventions in accordance with the CCHP care pathways and according to NICE guidance.
To liaise and work effectively with professionals within partnership agencies.
To ensure that appropriate levels of clinical supervision are maintained and that clinical governance is of an excellent standard.
To work within the local provision for Eating Disorders in order to meet the needs of those referred and to work alongside all ED teams across BNSSG.
To participate fully in the work of CAMHS, as well as participating in the referral and assessment process (Choice & Partnership Approach).
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To take the lead and supervise specific systemic interventions within a CAMHS team.
To take the lead in offering systemic interventions in accordance with the CCHP care pathways and according to NICE guidance.
To liaise and work effectively with professionals within partnership agencies.
To ensure that appropriate levels of clinical supervision are maintained and that clinical governance is of an excellent standard.
To work within the local provision for Eating Disorders in order to meet the needs of those referred and to work alongside all ED teams across BNSSG.
To participate fully in the work of CAMHS, as well as participating in the referral and assessment process (Choice & Partnership Approach).
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Qualified Family Therapist with appropriate Registration
- Professional postgraduate qualification in a mental health or social welfare discipline or agreed Association of Family Therapy (AFT) equivalent.
Desirable
- Qualification in systemic supervision
- FT- AN or FBT Training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working as a family and systemic psychotherapist within CAMHS
- Experience of working with a Multidisciplinary Team
- Experience of working within specialist Eating Disorder treatment
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
Desirable
- Significant experience in working in the treatment of Eating Disorders
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- High level of relationship and communication skills to work with clients, families and/or professionals where the atmosphere might be highly emotive with clients and families expressing anger and hostility.
- Well developed skills in the ability to comprehend and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information. Adjusting communication based upon the setting or audience, including complex highly emotive situations and those with significantly impaired communication capacities.
- Knowledge of and skill in using a variety of approaches and methods within systemic practice (i.e. social constructionist, narrative, solution focused, etc.) as required to work with individuals, couples, family systems, groups and organisations.
Desirable
- Skills in providing advanced level systemic/ Family Therapy training and supervision to other professionals.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Qualified Family Therapist with appropriate Registration
- Professional postgraduate qualification in a mental health or social welfare discipline or agreed Association of Family Therapy (AFT) equivalent.
Desirable
- Qualification in systemic supervision
- FT- AN or FBT Training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working as a family and systemic psychotherapist within CAMHS
- Experience of working with a Multidisciplinary Team
- Experience of working within specialist Eating Disorder treatment
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
Desirable
- Significant experience in working in the treatment of Eating Disorders
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- High level of relationship and communication skills to work with clients, families and/or professionals where the atmosphere might be highly emotive with clients and families expressing anger and hostility.
- Well developed skills in the ability to comprehend and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information. Adjusting communication based upon the setting or audience, including complex highly emotive situations and those with significantly impaired communication capacities.
- Knowledge of and skill in using a variety of approaches and methods within systemic practice (i.e. social constructionist, narrative, solution focused, etc.) as required to work with individuals, couples, family systems, groups and organisations.
Desirable
- Skills in providing advanced level systemic/ Family Therapy training and supervision to other professionals.
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).
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