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Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Systemic Family Therapists!
Are you currently studying for your MA in Systemic Practice and looking for a new and exciting role? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team for a Band 7 position. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of families and young people.
Role:
1. Work with Families: Engage with families in our established family therapy clinic.
2. Support Systemic Thinking by Contributing to MDT meetings, team meetings, and peer group supervision.
3. Collaborate with Experts: Work alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and creative therapists.
4. Specialised Teams: Collaborate with the Eating Disorder Community Team.
Why Join Us?
1. Professional Growth: Gain invaluable experience and support in a dynamic and supportive environment.
2. Team Environment: Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to systemic practice and family therapy.
3. Impactful Work: Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, young people, and their families.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values systemic thinking and collaborative practice, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of something truly special at 0-18 West Cheshire CYPMH.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions through training, supervision, & collaboration with colleagues. They will serve as a key member of the CYPMH team, attending meetings & participating in peer group. They will conduct comprehensive assessments of families to understand their needs and develop personalised treatment plans, as well as providing consultation, therapy, & support to diverse families, addressing a range of psychological issues. This role requires practising independently within professional guidelines and service policies. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of a Systemic Family Therapist within a supportive team. Engagement in ongoing training and supervision to enhance therapeutic skills and knowledge is essential. They will have experience working with children and their families. UKCP registration is essential for this role, and the initial appointment will be as a Band 6 Family Therapist, with progression to Band 7 upon registration. Support will be provided to complete the MA in Systemic Practice, with opportunities for professional development and ongoing training. This role provides a rewarding opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team, delivering high-quality care to children, young people, and their families. If you are passionate about making a difference and developing your skills in systemic practice, we encourage you to apply.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website here. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Relevant degree or equivalent level qualification.
* RMN/RN, Clinical Psychologist / Social Worker / Occupational Therapist
* Professional knowledge acquired through training
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Experience of working with complex systemic presentations
* Experience of systemic practice
* Qualification in systemic family practice
Desirable
* Ability to demonstrate on-going learning and development.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* Working knowledge of the Children Act and Mental Health Act (1983).
* Working knowledge of child protection issues.
* Ability to write, implement and evaluate Treatment Plans including identification of risk
Desirable
* Working knowledge of other specialist therapeutic approaches, eg CBT
Experience
Essential
* Minimum of 2 years experience of working with young people with mental health problems in a CYPMH or Adult setting.
* Experience of providing clinical consultation
* Ability to undertake risk assessments
Desirable
* Experience of being involved in multi-agency meetings
* Experience working with other agencies e.g. education, social care
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Marsden House
Brookdale Place
CHESTER
CH1 3DY
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