About this role
Job summary
We are excited to be recruiting a part-time Trainee Family & Systemic Psychotherapist (Band 6 moving to Band 7 on successful completion of training) to join our Managing Eating Disorder pathway in Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD).
We have one vacancy in Torbay and South (30 hours). This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive multi-disciplinary team providing systemic therapy to children, young people and their families experiencing complex emotional and mental health challenges related to eating difficulties.
Trainees will receive protected study time, supervision and support to develop their skills and gradually build a caseload.
You will deliver evidence-based systemic therapy, contribute to assessments, care planning and interventions, and support colleagues to embed family-focused practice. We offer regular systemic supervision, a collaborative team culture, and ongoing professional development.
Main duties of the job
Complete systemic assessments to identify strengths, risks and needs to inform care planning for children and young people referred to MERs (CAMHS).
Provide evidence-based systemic therapy in line with NICE guidance.
Manage a caseload of children and young people with moderate to severe mental health needs, ensuring timely, person-centred interventions (caseload will be supervised and graduated for trainees).
Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues and partner agencies.
Contribute to service development and quality improvement.
Maintain clear clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
This role is ideal for motivated practitioners or trainees who are passionate about supporting children, young people and families experiencing complex emotional and relational challenges.
About us
At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Our children and young people say
We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.
Who we are
We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.
Join us in beautiful Devon
With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.
Job description Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
An honours degree level qualification giving eligibility to train at Masters level in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy Post graduate qualification in Working with Children, Young People and Families, A psychoanalytic Observational Approach or eligible to apply Evidence of relevant CPD.
Desirable
Core degree level qualification in e.g. Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or other equivalent profession. Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP
Experience Essential
Experience of working with children and young people (0-18) Experience of collaborative working with professionals across a range of agencies in health, social care and education. Experience that evidences an ability to tend to diversity and work in a way that promotes anti-discriminatory practice. Experience of safeguarding children and ensuring the safety of young people in partnership with other agencies as appropriate. Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner with the ability to take on responsibility, make decisions and seek support as needed. Essential
Desirable
Experience of engaging/working with children, young people, families and carers with complex mental health needs and undertaking specialist mental health assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions in the community, including risk assessments. Experience of using outcome measures collaboratively with children and young people and /or others to inform and improve practice. Experience of supervising or managing others including assistant practitioners or trainees.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address Children & Family Health
Lescaze Offices, Shinners Bridge
Dartington
TOTNES
Devon
TQ9 6JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)