Systemic Family Therapist: Sponsorship Available
Job Title: Systemic Family Therapist
Employer: Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Job Type: Full-time
Location: United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 66,582 to 77,368 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available
Description
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Join the new NHS Children and Young People’s Gender Service for the East of England.
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Provide specialist, evidence-based systemic and family therapy for children and young people.
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Deliver psychosocial assessments and therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents and families experiencing complex mental health challenges.
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Work within the Paediatrics Department at Cambridge University Hospitals.
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Collaborate with clinical managers and service leads to maintain high-quality, safe and effective care.
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The service operates Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities
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Lead and coordinate the delivery of high-quality psychosocial and systemic therapy services.
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Conduct complex clinical assessments, formulate treatment plans and deliver appropriate therapeutic interventions.
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Provide family therapy, parental counselling, group therapy and other systemic interventions.
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Supervise and support systemic practitioners and other psychological therapists.
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Establish effective systems for clinical supervision, professional appraisal and continuing professional development.
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Monitor treatment outcomes and promote evidence-based clinical practice.
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Support recruitment, staff development and the maintenance of professional standards.
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Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families, carers and other healthcare professionals.
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Contribute to service development, clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
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MSc or postgraduate diploma in Systemic Psychotherapy or Family Therapy.
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Registration with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) as a family therapist.
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An additional qualification in a related profession, such as social work, nursing or clinical psychology.
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Current safeguarding training.
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Substantial post-qualification experience in systemic or family psychotherapy within healthcare or social care.
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Extensive experience working with children, adolescents and families facing complex mental health difficulties.
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Experience supervising mental health professionals and managing clinical care.
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Ability to deliver training to healthcare or social care professionals.
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Strong knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding legislation, research methods and evidence-based treatment.
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Excellent clinical assessment, analytical, communication, organisation and caseload-management skills.
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Ability to manage emotionally challenging situations and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
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Commitment to continuing professional development and UKCP/AFT professional standards.
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Relevant specialist child and adolescent mental health training, leadership training and advanced supervision training are desirable.
Benefits
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Competitive NHS Band 8b salary.
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Permanent employment with full-time or part-time working options.
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Flexible working arrangements, including job sharing and flexible start and finish times, subject to service requirements.
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Professional development and career progression opportunities.
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Access to on-site leisure facilities, shopping outlets and day nurseries.
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Reduced-cost Stagecoach bus travel and free Park and Ride services on specified routes.
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Subsidised staff parking for eligible employees.
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Access to 24-hour hot food at reduced prices and designated staff rest facilities offering complimentary tea and coffee.
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Support for work-life balance and an inclusive working environment.
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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