Job summary
We are seeking a Systemic Lecturer/Tutor for our MSc Systemic Family Therapy training course
Based at the Psychological Therapies Training Centre, renowned for providing high quality training to students in psychological therapies, this course provides training in knowledge and key skillsto become a systemic psychotherapist. Trainees engage with range of theory,models and research with emphasis on adult learning principles, evidence-basedpractice and creative approaches.
Candidates will have substantial clinical experience, experience of delivering training and supervision, with a demonstrable interest in systemic theory and practice and understanding of the training contexts relating to Family and Systemic Practice. The course is strongly committed to addressing systemic racism and social justice in systemic family psychotherapy. We wish to recruit staff who are passionate aboutdecolonising and promoting anti-racist practice and privileging issues of race, culture, social justice and equality in practice, teaching and supervision, challenge marginalising practices and subjugation in allforms. Havingexcellent communication and organisational skills, being able to develop, coordinate and participate within all the training course. Successful candidate must be registered with the UKCP as a Systemic Family & Couple Psychotherapist.
This is an initial fixed term post for one year. Secondment can be offered with the agreement of an applicant's existing employer.
Main duties of the job
Prospective candidates will have substantial clinical experience and experience of delivering training and supervision.
Applicants will need a demonstrable interest in systemic theory and practice, and an understanding of the training contexts relating to Family and Systemic Practice.
Our new qualifying training course is strongly committed to addressing systemic racism and social justice within systemic family psychotherapy.
We therefore wish to recruit staff who are passionate about decolonising practice and promoting anti-racist practices and privileging issues of race, culture, social justice and equality in their practice, teaching and supervision, to challenge marginalising practices and subjugation in all its diverse forms.
They will also have excellent communication and organisational skills, and will be able to develop, coordinate and participate within all aspects of the training course.
The successful candidate must be registered with the UKCP as a Systemic Family & Couple Psychotherapist.
The post will be initially fixed term for one year in the first instance and secondment can be offered with the agreement of an applicant's existing employer. Post holders will be able to work remotely when not teaching or attending meetings on site.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Staff benefits27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 yearsExcellent pensionCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeWellbeing programmeBlue Light Card discount
Person Specification
Education
Essential
1. Professional qualification in one of the main mental health, health or social care professions with post qualification experience in mental health relevant settings
2. Masters/Diploma level qualification (or its equivalent) in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy accredited with UKCP
3. Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
Desirable
4. Qualification in training/ education
5. Qualification in clinical supervision
Experience
Essential
6. Delivery of systemic training and teaching to a range of other professionals
7. Substantial experience of delivering training and supervision to a range of other professionals
8. Substantial experience of working clinically in a range of relevant agencies such as the NHS/ social care/voluntary sector
9. Substantial experience of safe-guarding work and ability to evaluate risks in complex situations requiring analysis, interpretation and liaison with other professionals
Desirable
10. Success in having research or articles published in professional journals
11. Previous experience of focused work promoting anti-racist practices and privileging issues of race, culture, social justice and challenging marginalising practices and subjugation in all it's diverse forms
12. Experience of delivery evidence-based systemic interventions
Knowledge
Essential
13. Knowledge and understanding of national policy and strategic context of Family and Systemic Psychotherapy training
14. Knowledge of research and evaluation
Desirable
15. Familiarity with multi-media equipment relevant to training environments
Skills
Essential
16. Skills in evaluating highly complex situations that require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options ( formulation of complex clinical problems) within a psychological framework and to advise other professionals regarding these
17. Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate effectively in a range of modalities and to a wide range of audiences (students of varying levels of knowledge, managers, commissioners etc)
18. Ability to travel, work in a range of settings and work flexibly
19. Ability to organise own work, act on own initiative and to meet deadlines
Desirable
20. Good word processing and PowerPoint skills
21. Skills in strategic liaison with managers, workforce leads and commissioners