Job summary
- Main area
- Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 354-CS-21696-A
- Employer
- Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Aldrington House
- Town
- Hove
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Come and join us
We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.
So what can we offer you in return?
We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.
You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.
If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.
Job overview
Sussex Family Eating Disorder Service are seeking to recruit a Band 7 Family and Systemic Psychotherapist.
SFEDS works with young people aged 10-18 with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Atypical Anorexia Nervosa and their families, to support recovery through Evidence Based Interventions such as Maudsley Family Therapy models, group work, and CBTE.
You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team comprised of; Service Manager, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, Clinical Psychology and Assistant Psychology, Systemic Psychotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing staff, Support Workers, Dietitian, and Social Workers with support from our administration team
The Service provides interventions across East & West Sussex and Brighton and Hove. We are moving to a hub and spoke model with Aldrington House, Hove as our hub/ headquarters.
We would welcome a conversation or applications from Family and Systemic Psychotherapists who are currently in training who currently have a core profession and are qualified but registration pending.
This is a substantive post in the team. We will also consider applications from those seeking a secondment opportunity. Please ensure you have approval from your current line manager before applying if you are looking at a secondment.
Main duties of the job
As a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, you will provide a high quality specialist psychological therapy service, to young people, their families or carers. Undertake assessments, diagnosis and deliver evidence based treatment in accordance with NICE Guidelines, providing family intervention to support the recovery of young people who are suffering from Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.
You will manage a caseload; you will work with our Tier 4 care providers and other internal/ external services who are supporting those open to the service. You will undertake training and support the wider MDT in training and understanding the systemic model and thinking in to their practice.
You will work autonomously and as part of the MDT in delivering a high-quality service in the community whilst supporting the delivery of meeting national standards. You should be organised, motivated and passionate about treating young people and families.
You will be supported by and work closely with the rest of our multi-disciplinary team.
Working for our organisation
Working in Sussex:
• Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there’s always new experiences to be enjoyed
• Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
• With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
We’d love you to join our organisation that is rated ‘good’ overall and ‘outstanding’ for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Other key staff survey results include:
• 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
• 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team
• 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
See the attached ‘Partnership Perks’ document for details about our benefits package.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
REQUIREMENTS
In order to be a successful Family and Systemic Psychotherapist in our team you will :
- Have a recognised post graduate qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy or equivalent.
- Have an accreditation in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy with the UKCP.
- Be comfortable in providing intervention and treatment for young people with eating disorders
- Be experienced in working with people presenting with mental health problems
It would also be advantageous if you have:
• Experience within an Eating Disorders team/service
MAIN DUTIES
- To provide specialist therapeutic interventions as part of individualised treatment plans based on psychotherapeutic principles which are grounded in evidence based theory and practice.
- To utilise specialist skills in managing and communicating with patients, their families, carers and other agencies in situations that are sensitive, highly complex and may be emotionally distressing.
- To evaluate and monitor client risk, on an on-going basis and to be responsible for appropriate interventions to jointly manage risk and to inform other agencies as appropriate.
- To facilitate group interventions and deliver individual therapy as required.
- To generate and participate in research within the specialist team.
See attached job description and person specification for full details.
SPFT has a Flexible Working hours policy which supports staff to balance their work and home life. This must be applied for and discussed with your line manager in accordance with the policy.
All staff are requested to work 60% of their working hours on site.
This is a full time post, part-time hours can be considered – Minimum 22.5 hrs per week.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Contact name
Interim Service Manager Pratima Hurrymun, [email protected] or call 07471032027
Additional contact information
General Manager, All Age Eating Disorder Services SPFT, Jay Jameson-Allen, [email protected]. Call 07393140156
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised post graduate qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy or equivalent
- Accreditation in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy with the UKCP
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of post qualification training in clinical supervision
Knowledge/Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial experience of specialist psychological therapy (assessment, formulation and treatment)
- A high level of competence in applying a psychological therapy to complex difficulties
- Experience of offering teaching, training and supervision
- Experience of working with young people with an eating disorder
- A high-level specialist knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapy
Desirable criteria
- Experience of delivering group interventions
Skills
Essential criteria
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Proven ability to establish, maintain and conclude therapeutic relationships with clients
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Ability to plan and manage a work
- Ability to supervise, teach and train others
- IT skills
Approach/Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Eating Disorder Service
- Ability to travel across sites
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Pratima Hurrymun
- Job title
- Interim Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07471032027
- Additional information
General Manager, All Age Eating Disorder Services SPFT, Jay Jameson-Allen, [email protected]. Call 07393140156
John Cavanagh - Consultant Family & Systemic Psychotherapist Professional lead for family & systemic psychotherapy and practice
Tel: 0300 304 0061
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