Trainee Children & Young Systemic Family Practitioner

Trainee Children & Young People Systemic Family Practitioner

The closing date is 30 September 2026

In an exciting development, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) are seeking to recruit a Trainee Systemic Family Practitioner. The post holder will be supported to deliver evidence-based psychological treatment to children and young people and their families in one of our established Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) in Sunderland, South Tyneside or Gateshead.

Successful applicant will gain experience of providing psychological therapies for children and young people using NICE-recommended and evidence-based mental health treatments. As a trainee, they will also be expected to attend and complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Systemic Family Practice, training programme at Northumbria University (Newcastle) and gain the skills and knowledge to enable them to deliver systemic interventions. The training course with the university commences in January 2027, therefore it is essential that the trainees will be available for employment January 2027.

• The trainee will undertake and successfully complete training in the Post Graduate Diploma in Evidence Based Psychological Therapy (Systemic Family Practice) at Northumbria University within 12 months.
• They will be eligible for training if they have not accessed an CYP-PT funded training programme within the last 2 years of qualifying.
• They will need to have a professional qualification in teaching, nursing, SW, AHP, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
• Experience of working in assessment and treatment to support the mental health needs of children, young people and their families.
• Experience of working within the community.
• Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children and young people.
• Knowledge of universal and specialist children’s mental health service provision.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proven time and caseload management skills.
• Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages.
• Proven organisational skills.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

One Team One Trust – There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award-winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture/working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits –

• Fitness Centre (SRH)
• Libraries at both hospital sites
• Chaplaincy support
• Access to a Care Coordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements

For the post holder to work as a member of the Children and Young People's mental Health Service (CYPMHS).

For the post holder to be part of one of the localities of Sunderland, South Tyneside or…