Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Systemic Practitioner to be part of an expanding Specialist Perinatal Service with CWL SPCMHT covering the Central and West Lancashire footprint. We are seeking applications from caring, family-focused and dynamic clinicians who aspire to or have experience of working with women and their families during the perinatal period. However, full support and training is available for this specialist role and therefore perinatal experience is not necessarily required. The primary purpose of the Systemic Practitioner role is to provide systemic assessment, formulation and intervention to women and their families, and to provide systemic guidance to the MDT under supervision from a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist (and registered supervisor). They will be a specialist resource and contribute to the teams systemic knowledge and clinical practice via training and upskilling.As a team and service, we support flexible working and offer fantastic training and development opportunities Main duties of the job The Systemic Practitioner will be a key member of the Specialist Perinatal Service (SPS) which provides care in the Lancashire & South Cumbria region. Their role will be to provide specialist systemic assessment, formulation and intervention within a multi-disciplinary team to women experiencing mental health difficulties whilst pregnant and up to 2 years post-delivery, and the network around them. About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-SPS1319-EJ Job locations Specialist Perinatal CMHT Central/West Lancs Leyland PR26 6TY Job description Job responsibilities For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Educated to diploma/degree level and registered with an appropriate body (i.e. Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Psychologist) An AFT (Association Family Therapy & Systemic Practice) accredited - Level 2 Intermediate Systemic Training or an accredited CYP-IAPT Training in Systemic Family Practice. Membership of AFT Desirable Supervision qualification Knowledge Essential Substantial practice in relevant core profession Minimum 12 months experience of working as a systemic practitioner and embedding systemic skills in a clinical setting under supervision from Family and Systemic Psychotherapist Experience of MDT working. Understanding of Adult/Child safeguarding issues Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environment Desirable Know about different models of family work and evidence base for family therapy. Working knowledge of the theory and practice of at least one other specialist psychological therapy Attachment theory and relevance to parent / infant mental health. Knowledge and experience of working with women and families in the perinatal period Have an interest in academic links and research Experience Essential Generic and discipline specific mental assessments and treatments of parents and families across a range of ages. Formulating and devising treatment plans for a range of presentations. Including both short and long-term treatment approaches. Skills in systemic practice / family assessment, formulation and intervention. Knowledge and skill of using variety of systemic approaches e.g. social constructionist, narrative, solution focussed. Skills in working systemically with individuals, couples, family, and groups. Working autonomously with families providing an assessment and treatment service. Contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings and co-working assessments and treatment within clinic-based settings. Ability to offer advice, guidance, consultation and training to other professionals. Desirable 2 years experience in either Adult or Child mental health. Experience of providing a culturally sensitive service. Working autonomously within community settings Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Educated to diploma/degree level and registered with an appropriate body (i.e. Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Psychologist) An AFT (Association Family Therapy & Systemic Practice) accredited - Level 2 Intermediate Systemic Training or an accredited CYP-IAPT Training in Systemic Family Practice. Membership of AFT Desirable Supervision qualification Knowledge Essential Substantial practice in relevant core profession Minimum 12 months experience of working as a systemic practitioner and embedding systemic skills in a clinical setting under supervision from Family and Systemic Psychotherapist Experience of MDT working. Understanding of Adult/Child safeguarding issues Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environment Desirable Know about different models of family work and evidence base for family therapy. Working knowledge of the theory and practice of at least one other specialist psychological therapy Attachment theory and relevance to parent / infant mental health. Knowledge and experience of working with women and families in the perinatal period Have an interest in academic links and research Experience Essential Generic and discipline specific mental assessments and treatments of parents and families across a range of ages. Formulating and devising treatment plans for a range of presentations. Including both short and long-term treatment approaches. Skills in systemic practice / family assessment, formulation and intervention. Knowledge and skill of using variety of systemic approaches e.g. social constructionist, narrative, solution focussed. Skills in working systemically with individuals, couples, family, and groups. Working autonomously with families providing an assessment and treatment service. Contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings and co-working assessments and treatment within clinic-based settings. Ability to offer advice, guidance, consultation and training to other professionals. Desirable 2 years experience in either Adult or Child mental health. Experience of providing a culturally sensitive service. Working autonomously within community settings Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Specialist Perinatal CMHT Central/West Lancs Leyland PR26 6TY Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)