Lead Systemic Family Psychotherapist

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The closing date is 12 March 2026

We are seekingan experienced family and systemic psychotherapist to join our well-established and valued family therapy service within specialist CAMHS in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

The post holderwould contribute to the provision of the evidence-based treatment of children with mental health difficulties by developing and supporting systemic thinking and practice within CAMHS. They would contribute to the work of core CAMHS andlead specialist family therapy clinics across the county. They would provide consultation and training to other professionals within CAMHS and supervision to newly qualified family therapists and those on introductory and intermediatetraining.

There is much scope to develop innovative systemic approaches to improve outcomes for young people and families at all stages of the CAMHS journey.

This is a full time post but we would consider applications from those seeking part time hours.

The post holderwould join a vibrant group of systemically trained professionals including fourqualified and experienced family therapists and two AFT registered supervisors,a systemic therapist currently in training and 4 practitioners who are trained(or in training) to intermediate level. They would participate in all aspectsof the systemic family therapy service including provision and receipt oftraining and supervision as appropriate to their level of experience.

The service has strong links to both Birmingham and Exeter University training courses and has trained a growing number of staff through securing HEEfunding.

The post is anideal opportunity for an experienced family and systemic psychotherapist tolead and develop innovative systemic practice in a supportive team environment.

The post holderwould need to be fully qualified in systemic family therapy with some postqualification experience in an NHS setting working with families, holdingregistration with the UKCP via the Association of Family Therapy and Systemic Practice. A qualification in systemic supervision recognised by AFT would be desirable.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospital sand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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Forfull details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

• UKCP registration as Systemic Family Psychotherapist
• Member of the Association of Family Therapists
• Postgraduate qualifications and family therapy at doctorate level within the family therapy Specialism
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

• Good working knowledge of mental health issues
• Working knowledge of health service structure, patients charter, health of the nation
• Awareness of National pressures on mental health services, research methodology and principles
• Knowledge of approaches to assessment and intervention with young people with mental health and their families
• Good knowledge of safeguarding issues
• Working knowledge of Community CAMHS
• Experience and knowledge of working with eating disorders and offering support to the child, young person and their family

• Considerable experience of working within the NHS, social services or related agencies
• Considerable experience of working with children and adolescents with mental health problems in a family therapy setting
• Assessing the needs of individual children and families
• Considerable experience of interagency and…