Highly Specialist Systemic Family Therapist
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 26 September 2024
Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen in North west Sussex CAMHS for a Highly Specialist Systemic Therapist to cover maternity leave from November, 2024. The role would ideally suit a systemic therapist with experience of delivering family therapy to families in which there is a child who is experiencing moderate to severe mental health problems. However, consideration would be given to candidates looking to make a step up to the position from an experienced band 7 post.
Main duties of the job
Co-ordinating and delivering a quality family therapy service to families in which there is a child or children experiencing moderate to severe mental health problems.
Co-ordinating the provision of single session family therapy clinics as part of the early steps offer in CAMHS.
Supervision of members of the family therapy team.
Taking on the role of lead practitioner in cases of complexity.
Working with the leadership team in NWS CAMHS to ensure the delivery of the assessment and treatment service to local children and their families.
Consultation to the multi-disciplinary team and facilitation of reflective practice groups
About us
We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in West Sussex.
Working in Sussex:
Travel easily between coast and stunning countryside
Embrace village, town and city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
Easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK
We'd love you to join our organisation - it is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Other key staff survey results include:
70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team
77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
See the attached 'Partnership Perks' document for details about our benefits package.
Date posted
12 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£50,952 to £57,349 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
354-CS-21559-A
Job locations
New Park House
North Street
Horsham
RH12 1RJ
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
New Park House
North Street
Horsham
RH12 1RJ
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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