Band 7 Specialist Family and Systemic Psychotherapist

Family and Systemic Psychotherapy is an integral part of Hampshire CAMHS and our Children and Young Peoples Eating Disorder Team have an exciting opportunity for a full time Band 7 Specialist Family and Systemic Psychotherapist We are looking for highly motivated, innovative, and self-reflexive individuals with a passion for working creatively and collaboratively with children and young people with eating disorders and their families / carers / networks. The eating disorder service is a county wide multidisciplinary team, where the primary evidence-based intervention is family based. This role is an essential component to the successful delivery of our care pathways. It is a multifaceted role which includes direct case work, family therapy clinics, systemic consultation, and facilitation of reflective spaces for staff. In addition to the local multi-disciplinary team where you will be based, you will join a supportive county-wide Family and Systemic Psychotherapy group and have opportunity to be part of our teaching team and the development of new systemic projects. There are also excellent opportunities for development through training and specialist systemic supervision. If you enjoy being a part of a team, are forward-thinking, seeking a new challenge and want to make a positive difference to the lives of children & young people and their families, then we would be delighted to hear from you. Main duties of the job To work as a member of the clinical service / team, providing a high quality, specialist psychological therapy service to clients, their families, or carers. In addition, to support psychological practice within the team through consultation, supervision, formulation, and training and by participating in systematic clinical governance. To work with complex presentations suitable for psychological therapy in the team, utilising a high level of knowledge and experience and adapting approaches as appropriate, with regard to evidence-based practice., Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

• A recognised post graduate qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy (or equivalent).
• Accreditation in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
• A recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions recognised by the Association of Family Therapy (AFT) : Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology, Social Work, Psychiatry, Teaching (with substantial counselling experience), Mental Health Nursing, Arts Therapies, Counselling (BACP accredited) Occupational Therapy
Desirable
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
• Evidence of post qualification training in clinical supervision.
Experience Essential
• Experience of specialist psychological therapy (assessment, formulation, and treatment), maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical abuse.
• A high level of competence in applying a psychological therapy to complex difficulties appropriate for this therapy with the client group, and a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes in this therapy.
• A clear and theoretically informed approach to supervision.
• Experience of representing psychological therapy within the context of multi-disciplinary care within a complex organisational context.
Desirable
• Experience of delivering group interventions.
• Experience of conducting formal research, audit, or service evaluation in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of offering teaching, training, and supervision within a demanding organisational context.
• Lived experience of mental health issues
Additional Criteria Essential
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for multidisciplinary team working.
• Ability to travel across sites.
• Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required.
  
  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.