Family and Systemic Psychotherapy - Specialist Children’s Services

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

Family and Systemic Psychotherapy (FSP) forms part of Specialist Children’s Services (SCS) within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde CAMHS. The service provides specialist systemic assessment, formulation, and therapy for children, young people (0–18), and their families, contributing to multi-disciplinary care across all CAMHS localities

The post holder will deliver specialist systemic psychotherapy and consultation as part of the Inverclyde CAMHS MDT. The role includes systemic assessment, formulation, therapy, participation in MDT discussions, and contribution to risk planning. The post also offers opportunities for service development, audit, reflective practice, and internal training.

Please see below a typical week with us,Direct clinical work with families MDT meetings and case discussions

Joint work or consultation across disciplines

Systemic supervision/line management

Administration and documentation CPD and reflective practice sessions

Contribution to improvement projects

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Location based in Greenock Health and Care Centre Permanent Contract Part-time Position (28.8 hours per week)
Shift Pattern
- Flexible working pattern between normal working hours

Key responsibilities:

Provide specialist systemic assessment, formulation, and therapy

Deliver evidence-based systemic interventions

Contribute to MDT case formulation, risk assessment, and care planning

Provide systemic consultation to colleagues and multi-agency partners

Maintain high-quality clinical records and outcome measures

Contribute to audit, service development, and quality improvement

Offer guidance and learning opportunities to trainees and junior staff

Engage in trauma-informed, relational, and family-focused practice

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Specialist systemic psychotherapy skills

Ability to deliver evidence-based systemic interventions

Understanding of trauma-informed, relational, and family-focused practice

Skills in MDT working, consultation, and risk planning

Commitment to CPD, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays

Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses

Enhanced pay for working public holidaysNHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services

Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Irene Cronin, Lead Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
- Irene.cronint

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
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