About this role
Job summary
South Staffordshire CAMHS are developing our psychological professions workforce. We are pleased to be able to recruit Family & Systemic Psychotherapist posts to each of our specialist CAMHS (Cannock and Seisdon).
Our multi-disciplinary Teams' value Family Therapy and Systemic practice. A key role for the post-holders will be to work alongside Systemic and Family Therapy trained colleagues and Professional Leads to support the ongoing development of systemic practice within community CAMHS.
We are also happy to receive enquiries from recently qualified Family Therapists seeking a Band 7-8a development post opportunity (minimum 0.54 WTE, 21.5 hours per week).
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidates will be:
Passionate about working with the children and young people seen in our community CAMHS services Collaborative in their approach to working with children, young people, their families/carers and networks Excited about the opportunity to contribute to service developments Keen to maximise what Family Therapy and Systemic Practice can deliver whilst also working with, and recognising the strengths of, the multi-disciplinary team A qualified SFP or Family Therapy Supervisor (or eligible and able to attend training)
Full information can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information please refer to the attached job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Professional Registration Essential
UKCP Registration
Qualifications Essential
Post graudate qualification masters level qualification in family and systemic psychotherapy Evidence of continued CPD
Desirable
Doctoral Training
Experience Essential
Experience of specialist systemic assessment, formulation and intervention with clients across a range of care settings, including community settings Experience of clinical supervision and supporting the work of other clinical staff providing systemically-informed care and treatment Experience of working in services for children, young people and their families where multidisciplinary working was embraced as part of service delivery.
Desirable
Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties, eating disorders and/or Autism who are identified as presenting behaviour which poses risks or limitations to their quality of life.
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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Chadsmoor Clinic
Clarion Way,
Cannock
WS11 4NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)