Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us. If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected] To keep up to date with our latest recruitment activity follow us on Facebook (Swyddi Hywel Dda Jobs), LinkedIn or on Twitter @SwyddiHDdaJobs Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post. The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1 st April 2026. Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1 st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086 Job overview We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a Senior Systemic Psychotherapist to join our Adult Specialist Eating Disorder Service within Hywel Dda University Health Board. This is a key senior clinical role within a well-established, compassionate and multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, reflective practice and continuous learning. You will play an important role in shaping and embedding a systemic, relational approach to care for adults with eating disorders and their families across the Health Board area, contributing both clinically and strategically to service delivery. You will work closely with the Clinical Lead and Service Manager, contributing senior clinical leadership, supervision and consultation, while supporting service development aligned with Welsh Government priorities and Hywel Dda values. This role combines specialist clinical practice, supervision and leadership within a supportive organisation, offering the benefits of a rural and coastal setting with strong community ties. The post is advertised at Band 8a. Applications are welcomed from clinicians who demonstrate strong potential but may not yet meet all Band 8a competencies. Please see the job description and main responsibilities field below for further information on the annex 21 option. Advert As a Senior Systemic Family Therapist, you will provide high-quality specialist systemic therapy to individuals, families and groups within Eating Disorder Services, supporting clients with complex, high-risk and enduring mental health needs. Key responsibilities include: · Delivering comprehensive systemic assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions · Exercising a high level of autonomous clinical decision-making within a supportive multidisciplinary framework · Providing consultation, advice and training to MDT colleagues and partner services · Managing a specialist clinical caseload alongside senior clinical leadership duties · Offering clinical supervision, CPD support and performance review to relevant staff · Contributing to service development, audit, evaluation and quality improvement projects, helping to shape future service delivery You will also be part of Hywel Dda’s wider systemic community, with access to: CPD events and training opportunities, systemic reading groups and peer supervision networks, and communities of practice. Working for our organisation Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in: • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post is advertised as a band 8a. However, applicants who do not currently meet all the skills and competences for the band 8a role, are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under Agenda for Change Arrangement for Pay and Banding of Trainees (Annex 21) supported by a development plan for 3 years. During the first year payment will be 65% of the top rate of band pay, and the second year 70%, and third year 75%. Following successful completion and successful attainment of skills and competences for the role, the post holder will then be paid at band 8a (minimum point on the scale). Continued support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the practitioner to the band 8a role. This will be an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified psychologist looking for career development. As part of the Annex 21 process, there is no financial penalty to those who apply for this role where the percentage will cause a reduction in pay, subsequently a local protection would be put in place until the pay has caught up. Failure to achieve the competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment. Hywel Dda University Health Board recognises that joining our organisation may involve relocation and offers a relocation support package, subject to eligibility and terms and conditions. This may include financial assistance towards relocation expenses and support with settling into the local area. Further details are available on request and can be discussed as part of the recruitment process. The Health Board promotes flexible working, staff wellbeing and a values-based culture, enabling clinicians to balance high-quality practice with sustainable ways of working. Hywel Dda is committed to supporting career development and offers access to a wider systemic community, including peer networks, communities of practice and ongoing professional learning. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 04/06/2026 Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert. 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