Job summary
York and Selby Early Intervention for Psychosis Team is looking to recruit a Systemic Family Therapist. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding Psychological Professions group within the team.
The Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service in TEWV works to improve the detection of first episode of psychosis and to provide high quality, evidence- based interventions to facilitate recovery for individual experiencing first episode psychosis. The service works with people aged 14 -65 years.
The team is based in York covering the geographical area of York, Selby and surrounding areas. The service operates the working hours 9-5 Monday to Friday. This is a full-time position though part time hours may be considered.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will hold an RMN or equivalent mental health core qualification and current professional registration in addition they will have a MSc Systemic FamilyTherapy qualification that is Association of Family Therapy (AFT) Accredited.
Competencies in Family Interventions for Psychosis would be welcome but are not essential as further training is available. In the absence of these competencies a strong interest and commitment to undertake further training would be required.
The role will involve delivering and supervising Family Intervention to people aged 14-65 experiencing psychosis and co-occurring presentations. An enthusiasm for working with people with psychosis in a recovery orientated framework is essential.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Psychological Professions provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each Psychological Professions band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Psychological Professions provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each Psychological Professions band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- RMN or equivalent mental health core qualification
- Registration with a professional regulatory body (HCPC, GMC, NMC or Social Work England). (If a different regulatory body please seek advice from Head of Psychological Professions)
- MSc Systemic Family Therapy
- qualification that provides eligibility to apply for accreditation in one of the four Governed Psychological Therapies outlined in the table below*
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems
- Delivering SFT
- Delivering clinical supervision
- Delivering staff training
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- RMN or equivalent mental health core qualification
- Registration with a professional regulatory body (HCPC, GMC, NMC or Social Work England). (If a different regulatory body please seek advice from Head of Psychological Professions)
- MSc Systemic Family Therapy
- qualification that provides eligibility to apply for accreditation in one of the four Governed Psychological Therapies outlined in the table below*
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems
- Delivering SFT
- Delivering clinical supervision
- Delivering staff training
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
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
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).
