NHS
Systemic Family Psychotherapist
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Job Description
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- Masters or Doctoral level qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy
- Masters or Doctoral level qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy Eligibility for UKCP registration
- Experience as a family therapist working within children's services
- Excellent assessment skills
- Knowledge of NICE guidance recommendations for client group
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively
- Has a UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes
- Masters or Doctoral level qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy
- Masters or Doctoral level qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy Eligibility for UKCP registration
- Experience as a family therapist working within children's services
- Excellent assessment skills
- Knowledge of NICE guidance recommendations for client group
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively
- Has a UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to welcome a Systemic Family Psychotherapist to work across our Tier 4 CAMHS service. This will include our C2H team which are a hospital at home-based service and our 10-bed adolescent inpatient unit (Pebble Lodge) based in Westbourne. You will be a valued and integral part of the multidisciplinary team and part of some exciting changes to how Tier 4 works.
The core aspects of this role will be to work directly with families, and to provide systemic supervision, consultation and training for the clinical workforce. Both clinical focus areas are aimed at embedding and maintaining a foundation of systemic thinking to promote stabilisation and transition for families, and to inform the clinical practice and ethos of the Tier 4 teams.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work directly with families and young people who have accessed Tier 4 services because they require the highest level of care, support and safety. It is expected that families will be experiencing a range of intense emotions regarding the admission of the young person, and that the acute care needs require systemic formulation, understanding and intervention to promote stabilisation, communication and transition back into the community. Excellent communication skills and a passion for working in an acute care service is fundamental to the role.
This role is also core to the clinical culture and ethos of the ward. You will work alongside the wider MDT which includes Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work, Occupational Therapy and Nursing. Together with the team, you will be a passionate champion for working systemically towards effecting positive change for young people and their families, and in identifying appropriate systemic clinical processes to meet the needs of the ward.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Date posted
14 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year pa. pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
152-M564.24A
Job locations
Pebble Lodge
Alumhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH1 4LB
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Educational/Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Skills/Knowledge/Experience
Essential
Other
Essential
Travel
Essential
Educational/Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Skills/Knowledge/Experience
Essential
Other
Essential
Travel
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pebble Lodge
Alumhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH1 4LB
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pebble Lodge
Alumhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH1 4LB
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.