Job summary
Family and Systemic Psychotherapy is an integral part of Hampshire CAMHS and our Basingstoke CAMHS team has an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Specialist Family and Systemic Psychotherapist (22.5 hours).
We are looking for highly motivated, innovative and self‑reflexive individuals with a passion for working creatively and collaboratively with children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems and their families, carers and networks. In addition to the local multi‑disciplinary team where you will be based, you will join a supportive county‑wide Family and Systemic Psychotherapy group, be part of our teaching team, and help develop new systemic projects. There are excellent opportunities for development through training and specialist systemic supervision.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as a member of the clinical service/team, providing high quality, specialist family and systemic psychotherapy to children/young people and their families or carers. You will support systemic practice within the team through consultation, supervision, formulation and training, and by participating in systematic clinical governance. You will work with complex presentations suitable for family and systemic psychotherapy, utilising a high level of knowledge and experience and adapting approaches as appropriate with regard to evidence‑based practice. You will also contribute to teaching on our Foundation and Intermediate level systemic training and be part of systemic projects/initiatives within the wider service.
About us
Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, and offering physical health community‑based services. As a Trust our footprint spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare to a diverse range of communities.
* We function as a unified team, placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.
* Our 7,000+ workforce is skilled and diverse, with a deep commitment to ongoing staff development, offering customised training, leadership pathways, and a plethora of career opportunities.
* We respect and listen to your thoughts, ideas, and concerns via a well‑established network of staff groups to increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Building on this, we are currently working closely with other local NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our new organisation is set to launch in April 2024 and will incorporate Southern Health, Solent, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership Trusts. While the new Trust will be substantially bigger, it will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, streamlining services and making healthcare across the county more accessible. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.
Date posted
27 August 2024
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year (based on full‑time hours). Band 7. Agenda for change pay scheme. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Part‑time.
Job location
Bramblys Grange Health Centre
Bramblys Drive
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 8UN
Person specification – Qualifications (Essential)
* Recognised/accredited postgraduate‑level training in systemic psychotherapy.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
Bramblys Grange Health Centre
Bramblys Drive
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 8UN
Employer website
https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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