CAMHS Eating Disorder - Specialist Systemic Family Psychotherapist
LocationWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/12/2026
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Description
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a very busy Herefordshire & Worcestershire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service requiring flexibility, problem solving skills and a desire to make a difference. This is a multidisciplinary team consisting of Consultant Child Psychiatrists, RMNs, Psychologists and Family Therapists. You will be part of the eating disorder service, inputting into clinical pathways and supporting Children and Young People experiencing an eating disorder whilst providing specialist advice and consultation on systemic formulations and practice to CAMHS colleagues. The post holder will be a qualified systemic Family therapist, providing specialist systemic psychotherapy services to children, young people and their families and consultation to the professional network bringing a systemic perspective to all aspects of the work. You will have a proven ability to liaise and work in collaboration with other relevant agencies according to the needs of the young person.
This is full time post, but we would consider applicants looking for part time (minimum of 30 hours per week).
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role will include.
Identify, analyse, and interpret complex clinical facts.
Use well developed interpersonal and communication skills tocommunicate highly sensitive information and potentiallydistressing decisions to clients and colleagues in contexts ofchallenging behaviour.
Work autonomously and as a member of the multidisciplinaryteam providing generic and specialist systemic psychotherapyassessments, therapy, care planning and interventions.
Provide specialist advice and consultation on systemicformulations and practice to CAMHS colleagues and in familytherapy teamwork with own workplace.
Represent Family Therapy at strategic level meetings within andacross agencies on issues relating to family therapy.
Take responsibility for initiating and coordinating the workprogramme for the Family Therapy Clinic within own workplace.
Contribute to clinical teams, both multidisciplinary andundiscipline through the development of appropriate andcollaborative care plans.
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join a very busy Herefordshire & Worcestershire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service requiring flexibility, problem solving skills and a desire to make a difference. This is a multidisciplinary team consisting of Consultant Child Psychiatrists, RMNs, Psychologists and Family Therapists. You will be part of the eating disorder service, inputting into clinical pathways and supporting Children and Young People experiencing an eating disorder whilst providing specialist advice and consultation on systemic formulations and practice to CAMHS colleagues. The post holder will be a qualified systemic Family therapist, providing specialist systemic psychotherapy services to children, young people and their families and consultation to the professional network bringing a systemic perspective to all aspects of the work. You will have a proven ability to liaise and work in collaboration with other relevant agencies according to the needs of the young person.
This is full time post, but we would consider applicants looking for part time (minimum of 30 hours per week).
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role will include.
Identify, analyse, and interpret complex clinical facts.
Use well developed interpersonal and communication skills tocommunicate highly sensitive information and potentiallydistressing decisions to clients and colleagues in contexts ofchallenging behaviour.
Work autonomously and as a member of the multidisciplinaryteam providing generic and specialist systemic psychotherapyassessments, therapy, care planning and interventions.
Provide specialist advice and consultation on systemicformulations and practice to CAMHS colleagues and in familytherapy teamwork with own workplace.
Represent Family Therapy at strategic level meetings within andacross agencies on issues relating to family therapy.
Take responsibility for initiating and coordinating the workprogramme for the Family Therapy Clinic within own workplace.
Contribute to clinical teams, both multidisciplinary andundiscipline through the development of appropriate andcollaborative care plans.
About Us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all 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;
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.
Details
Date posted
10 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-2093
Job locations
Redditch Town Hall
Walter Stranz Square
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 8AH
CAMHS Kidderminster Health Centre
Bromsgrove Street
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 1PG
Benet Building
Ruckhall Lane
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR2 2RP
Job Description
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all 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 to 33 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
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.
Details
Date posted
10 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-2093
Job locations
Redditch Town Hall
Walter Stranz Square
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 8AH
CAMHS Kidderminster Health Centre
Bromsgrove Street
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 1PG
Benet Building
Ruckhall Lane
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR2 2RP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
Essential
Essential
Skills and Abilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Essential
- Entry level Masters equivalent dual qualifications and experience.
- First post-graduate qualification in appropriate mental health/
- social welfare profession e.g. social worker/nurse/psychologist or AFT agreed equivalent plus
- Masters qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy or AFT accredited equivalent (usually 4 years academic study, assessed clinical training and supervised practice including the full range of models within systemic practice and life span development).
- Eligible for UKCP registration.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the development and evaluation of the teams operational policies and services.
- Broad knowledge of relevant theories and practice in child development and child protection including relevant legislation in the field of mental health, children, and families.
- Knowledge of ethical issues and commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
- Knowledge of research design, methodology and data analysis.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
Essential
- Relevant practice in first profession plus clinical experience as above.
- Experience of working with children, young people, and their families.
- Some experience of working with different client groups.
- Experience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and threat of physical abuse.
- Experience of working in a family therapy team.
- Experience of working with eating disorders
- Experience of working in a CAMHS setting
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Relevant practice in first profession plus clinical experience as above.
- Experience of working with children, young people, and their families.
- Some experience of working with different client groups.
- Experience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and threat of physical abuse.
- Experience of working in a family therapy team.
- Experience of working with eating disorders
- Experience of working in a CAMHS setting
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subje
ct to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Redditch Town Hall
Walter Stranz Square
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 8AH
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Redditch Town Hall
Walter Stranz Square
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 8AH
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Redditch Town Hall
Walter Stranz Square
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 8AH
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Redditch Town Hall
Walter Stranz Square
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 8AH
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
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