Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Therapist to join the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Specialist Eating Disorders Service.
The Specialist Eating Disorders Service are looking to recruit a highly skilled individual to join their team and work collaboratively with them to develop and deliver servicesthat address the complex physical, psychological and psychosocial needs of the clients and their families/carers enabling the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery and development of eating disorder services in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for providing a qualified specialist systemic family therapy service to clients, and their families.
Consultation work advising staff of other disciplines on the systemic aspects of casework and patient management plans.
To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and many complex factors that have shaped the individual, family or group.
To lead on the development of Family Therapy in the Specialist Eating Disorders Service.
To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to contribute to the activities and developments of this team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Details
Date posted
20 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
040-PST044-0424-A
Job locations
Maindiff Court Hospital
Ross road
Abergavenny
NP7 8NF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Post graduate MSc in Systemic family therapy, in line with requirements of AFT.
Desirable
- Clinical supervisor qualification /training/ accreditation or relevant experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing specialist Systemic family therapy assessment and treatment for clients across the full range of care settings,
Desirable
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance and develop new methods of working.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of providing specialist Systemic family therapy assessment and treatment for clients across the full range of care settings,
Desirable
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance and develop new methods of working.
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).
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
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Maindiff Court Hospital
Ross road
Abergavenny
NP7 8NF
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Maindiff Court Hospital
Ross road
Abergavenny
NP7 8NF
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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