Family and Systemic Psychotherapist - CFHD

We are excited to be recruiting a part-time Trainee Family & Systemic Psychotherapist (Band 6 moving to Band 7 on successful completion of training) to join our Managing Eating Disorder pathway in Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD).

We have one vacancy in Torbay and South (30 hours). This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive multi-disciplinary team providing systemic therapy to children, young people and their families experiencing complex emotional and mental health challenges related to eating difficulties.

Trainees will receive protected study time, supervision and support to develop their skills and gradually build a caseload.

You will deliver evidence-based systemic therapy, contribute to assessments, care planning and interventions, and support colleagues to embed family-focused practice. We offer regular systemic supervision, a collaborative team culture, and ongoing professional development.

Job description

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An honours degree level qualification giving eligibility to train at Masters level in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
• Post graduate qualification in Working with Children, Young People and Families, A psychoanalytic Observational Approach or eligible to apply
• Evidence of relevant CPD.

Desirable

• Core degree level qualification in e.g. Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or other equivalent profession.
• Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people (0-18)
• Experience of collaborative working with professionals across a range of agencies in health, social care and education.
• Experience that evidences an ability to tend to diversity and work in a way that promotes anti-discriminatory practice.
• Experience of safeguarding children and ensuring the safety of young people in partnership with other agencies as appropriate.
• Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner with the ability to take on responsibility, make decisions and seek support as needed. Essential

Desirable

• Experience of engaging/working with children, young people, families and carers with complex mental health needs and undertaking specialist mental health assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions in the community, including risk assessments.
• Experience of using outcome measures collaboratively with children and young people and /or others to inform and improve practice.

About the employer

At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

Our children and young people say

We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.

Who we are

We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.

Join us in beautiful Devon

With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.