Family & Systemic Psychotherapist

Job Overview

Join Us in Transforming Lives:
Specialist Family & Systemic Psychotherapist (Band 8a).

Location:

North Wales Adolescent Service (NWAS).

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours/week). Salary Band: 8a. Service:
Tier 4 CAMHS – Specialist Child & Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Service.

We are inviting applications for a Highly Specialist Family & Systemic Psychotherapist to join our dynamic and compassionate multi-disciplinary team at NWAS, BCUHB’s Tier 4 Highly Specialist CAMHS Service working with the Kestrel Inpatient Ward and the Kite – Intensive Community Support Team in beautiful North Wales. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of a forward-thinking, evidence-based service that places families at the heart of recovery.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop the role and explore joint working with other highly Specialist Family & Systemic colleagues across North Wales where we have a thriving Community of Practice. Support is available from experienced professionals including the Consultant Nurse/Family & Systemic Psychotherapist and the Consultant Family & Systemic Psychotherapist. Please note that there is no requirement for an original registration eligible under the Mental Health Measure (Wales) for this post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

• A qualified Family & Systemic Psychotherapist with experience in intensive treatment.
• Someone with additional training in other evidence-based therapeutic models.
• A flexible, resilient practitioner who thrives in emotionally demanding environments.
• A collaborator who values multi-agency working and holistic care.

Be part of a service that’s compassionate, innovative, and committed to excellence. If you’re passionate about systemic practice and want to work in a region that values both professional and personal wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for an informal conversation. Let’s shape the future of child and adolescent wellbeing and mental health together.

The largest health organisation in Wales, Bred, provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Full Job description and Person Specification are available in the supporting documents or can be viewed by clicking “Apply now” to access the Trac application system.

• Relevant degree.
• A recognised postgraduate Family Therapy or equivalent qualification at Masters level or higher.
• UKCP registration as a family/systemic Psychotherapist.
• Highly developed knowledge of systemic theory and practice.
• Knowledge of research design and methodology as practised within the field of family therapy.
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for clinical practice and professional management in relation to children.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the UKCP/AFT.

• Additional relevant academic and/or accredited therapeutic qualification.
• A professional qualification in a relevant regulated profession eligible under the Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010 (e.g., Nursing, Social Work, Clinical Psychology).

• Substantial assessed experience of working as a registered family/systemic psychotherapist.
• Experience of implementing evidence-based family interventions.
• Experience in a relevant regulated profession (e.g., nursing, social work or clinical psychology).
• Experience of taking full clinical responsibility…