Practitioner Psychologist or Systemic Family Therapist

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative psychological therapist to work in our Community mental health services in North West Sussex (NWS). We are looking to recruit a practitioner psychologist or systemic family therapist, to complement our existing team of psychologists and CBT therapists. This exciting and varied part time (0.6WTE) Band 7 post is located in the Mid Sussex ATS, with bases in Haywards Heath and East Grinstead. The team psychological therapists and psychologically-informed practitioners are embedded within a cohesive, experienced and friendly MDT which really welcomes psychological interventions and collaborative working. There is a very positive relationship between psychology and other disciplines within the team. We are looking for someone with competencies in working with people with complex mental health difficulties, their families and the wider system. The post holder will also support psychological and family-inclusive practice within the team by contributing a psychological and systemic perspective to team working and treatment planning and supervising psychologically informed work, as relevant to their discipline. Applicants in their final year of training (Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or MSC in Systemic Psychotherapy) are welcome to apply. Please do get in touch for an informal conversation to find out more about the role.Main duties of the job The post holder will provide individual/systemic/group-based evidence-based therapeutic interventions (depending on your training and background) for a range of complex mental health problems (e.g. complex PTSD, psychosis, moderate-severe OCD/anxiety/depression and EUPD).They will be expected to provide psychological assessments, interventions and staff support as is relevant to their training e.g. reflective practice, systemic consultations, network meetings, training and de-briefing. The ability to work alongside the MDT in case formulation, management of complex risk and team development will be essential. We are looking for a recovery focused practitioner with a strong commitment to team working, service user and family involvement. The post holder may provide supervision of others carrying out psychological therapy or psychologically-informed interventions. We would welcome applicants with experience, training or interest in working with clients with complex mental health problems. We are particularly interested in applicants with skills and interest in working with clients with a diagnosis of psychosis or bipolar.

Staff wellbeing is of central importance in the trust and remains at the forefront of our ongoing agenda both within psychological therapies and within the MDT leadership team. There is an emphasis on encouraging and supporting our staff to develop, whilst working in psychologically safe environments. We provide monthly reflective practice groups and hold regular other wellbeing events and away days. We are committed to the promotion of excellent professional standards by embedding professional practice within the Trust clinical governance structures and we facilitate continuing professional development by a range of support structures. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust promotes high quality clinical research, and our links with the research and development department are valued and strong. Living and Working in West Sussex:

• Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
• According to the Met Office, West Sussex is the sunniest county in the UK, making exploring the vast countryside all the more enjoyable
We'd love you to join our Trust, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC.