Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Systemic Family Therapist to join our Selby CAMHS team at a truly exciting time in our service development. This Band 7 role offers the opportunity to play a central part in shaping and delivering high-quality family therapy interventions for children, young people and those who support them. You will bring curiosity, compassion and systemic thinking to a team that is committed to collaborative practice and continuous improvement. Working within a motivated and supportive multidisciplinary service, you will contribute to the emotional wellbeing of young people by offering highly specialist systemic assessments, interventions, consultation and formulation within a CAMHS context.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visithttps://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will carry a defined caseload and provide specialist systemic assessment and therapy to young people and families presenting with a broad range of needs, including complex and challenging presentations. You will work autonomously while remaining embedded within a collaborative multidisciplinary structure, drawing on systemic theory to guide clinical decision-making and support staff in thinking holistically about the difficulties young people face. A key focus of the role will be offering systemic consultations to colleagues, contributing to shared formulations, and supporting teams to develop relationally-informed approaches to care. You will also provide teaching, reflective space and clinical supervision in systemic practice as appropriate, helping to develop the capabilities and confidence of the wider workforce.
About us
Selby CAMHS is a warm, values-driven and forward-thinking service that places children, young people and families at the heart of everything we do. As part of Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an organisation committed to Our Journey to Change -- a shared ambition to provide safe, compassionate and high-quality care by living our values of respect, compassion and responsibility. Our team is collaborative, creative and always striving to learn. You will be supported through high-quality clinical supervision, strong professional networks and a range of development opportunities. We encourage curiosity, co-creation and innovation, and we welcome colleagues who bring fresh ideas and a passion for improving the experiences and outcomes of the communities we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for delivering specialist systemic psychotherapy to children, young people and families, drawing upon a robust understanding of systemic theory and evidence based practice. You will undertake specialist systemic assessments, develop and implement formulations and intervention plans, and work closely with other professionals to ensure coherent and coordinated care. The role includes contributing to safeguarding assessments, undertaking risk assessments, and maintaining high professional and clinical standards in line with relevant legislation, governance processes and professional codes of practice. You will provide systemic consultation and advice to staff from a range of disciplines, helping to enrich shared understandings of complex presentations and enhance the therapeutic environments in which care is delivered. Additionally, you will contribute to service development through participation in audit, research, policy development and service improvement projects, and will support ongoing learning through teaching, supervision and reflective practice. Throughout your work, you will uphold the Trusts values and commitment to personalised, collaborative and relationally informed care.
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
The post holder will be responsible for delivering specialist systemic psychotherapy to children, young people and families, drawing upon a robust understanding of systemic theory and evidence based practice. You will undertake specialist systemic assessments, develop and implement formulations and intervention plans, and work closely with other professionals to ensure coherent and coordinated care. The role includes contributing to safeguarding assessments, undertaking risk assessments, and maintaining high professional and clinical standards in line with relevant legislation, governance processes and professional codes of practice. You will provide systemic consultation and advice to staff from a range of disciplines, helping to enrich shared understandings of complex presentations and enhance the therapeutic environments in which care is delivered. Additionally, you will contribute to service development through participation in audit, research, policy development and service improvement projects, and will support ongoing learning through teaching, supervision and reflective practice. Throughout your work, you will uphold the Trusts values and commitment to personalised, collaborative and relationally informed care.
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 AND
- 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) AND
- 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
- Delivering psychological therapy in ownfield
Desirable
- Experience of psychological therapy provision in complex cases
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 AND
- 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) AND
- 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
- Delivering psychological therapy in ownfield
Desirable
- Experience of psychological therapy provision in complex cases
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
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).
