Job summary Are you an experienced Systemic Psychotherapist or Family Therapist wanting to make a difference to patients with complex and severe mental health difficulties? We would be excited to have someone like you join our team as a Systemic Family Psychotherapist. Oxford Health was successful in securing funding to bring to, and develop, systemic family psychotherapy in the Forensic service. This is a creative development, reflecting the NICE guidelines recognition of Systemic intervention for psychosis which affects a significant proportion of the forensic patient population. This service covers 3 counties, the inpatient wards are located in Buckinghamshire (Milton Keynes), and Oxfordshire, these counties along with Berkshire also provide specialist community based services in collaboration with the probation service. There is a new vacancy for a band 8a (or preceptorship for a band 7) to join the Lead in bringing systemic thinking and clinical expertise to the service. The successful applicant will have experience of general adult mental health services (though forensic experience is desirable). The location of the post could either be in Buckinghamshire or Oxford, with some travelling to community sites. Main duties of the job Duties of the role will include: Delivering systemic Family Therapy to patients and families Offering sessions in the community, home visits, hostels Providing Continuity of Care - Following patients and families throughout from inpatient to community. Working in Multidisciplinary team, systemic teaching Co-working - Family Therapy with members of MDT, (Social Worker, Psychologist) Delivering training to staff, induction and presentations at Academic meetings and community settings Co-facilitating Carers Forum and Families and Carers Open Days Systemic Consultation/Reflecting on practice to Teams About us Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year Band 7 or 8a considered. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 267-SS6803624-A Job locations Marlborough house Marlborough house Milton Keynes university hospital Milton Keynes MK65LD Job description Job responsibilities We offer great CPD and training opportunities and have excellent links with the Oxford Centre for Psychological Health and Oxford Institute for Clinical Psychology Training, which is hosted by the Trust. We actively encourage innovation and research with opportunities for collaborations with the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry. We also collaborate with Oxford Brookes University, Buckinghamshire New University, and the University of Bath. We provide excellent opportunities for professional development and accredited supervision by senior therapists to help you consolidate your therapy skills in a focused and supported way, monthly opportunities to meet psychological therapy colleagues from across the county for reflective practice groups and clinical updates. We would really like to hear from you if you can demonstrate you have the following skills: Experience of leadership and Management of therapy staff Significant knowledge in your specialist therapy area A good working knowledge of effective treatments Sound clinical risk assessment and management Experience of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Substantive experience of supervision with other Systemic Psychotherapist and Family Therapist Job description Job responsibilities We offer great CPD and training opportunities and have excellent links with the Oxford Centre for Psychological Health and Oxford Institute for Clinical Psychology Training, which is hosted by the Trust. We actively encourage innovation and research with opportunities for collaborations with the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry. We also collaborate with Oxford Brookes University, Buckinghamshire New University, and the University of Bath. We provide excellent opportunities for professional development and accredited supervision by senior therapists to help you consolidate your therapy skills in a focused and supported way, monthly opportunities to meet psychological therapy colleagues from across the county for reflective practice groups and clinical updates. We would really like to hear from you if you can demonstrate you have the following skills: Experience of leadership and Management of therapy staff Significant knowledge in your specialist therapy area A good working knowledge of effective treatments Sound clinical risk assessment and management Experience of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Substantive experience of supervision with other Systemic Psychotherapist and Family Therapist Person Specification Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional Essential Post graduate qualification in Social Work, Clinical/Counselling Psychology, Nursing or equivalent with relevant professional registration e.g. HCPC Masters level qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy Registration with UKCP AFT Division as a Family Therapist Eligible for registration as Clinical Supervisor by Association for Family Therapy Desirable Couples Therapy qualification. Experience Essential Working as a family therapist where the index patients are adults Knowledge and Skills Essential Advanced skills in the use of complex methods of systemic assessment, intervention with individuals, couples, family systems and groups frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Advanced knowledge of and skill, in using a wide range of systemic theories and interventions and the ability to use these appropriately in relation to client need, developmental stage of client and work setting. Highly developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Advanced skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Analytic and judgement skills in processing the significant complexity of information arising from systemic understandings requiring assessment and formulation and then prioritizing from a range of options while maintaining a collaborative alliance with family members and fellow professionals Advanced skills in professional supervision to meet UKCP requirements, skills for offering live supervision of both systemic psychotherapists and other colleagues. Ability to work with a racially and culturally diverse community in a wide range of contexts including highly specialist skills for working therapeutically in family homes. Masters or Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology consistent with systemic practice. Desirable Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills Essential Good organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritise own workload Ability to work autonomously, setting appropriate goals, in accordance with ethical and professional guidelines and Trust policies. Evidence of continuing professional development as required by professional and accrediting bodies. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Person Specification Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional Essential Post graduate qualification in Social Work, Clinical/Counselling Psychology, Nursing or equivalent with relevant professional registration e.g. HCPC Masters level qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy Registration with UKCP AFT Division as a Family Therapist Eligible for registration as Clinical Supervisor by Association for Family Therapy Desirable Couples Therapy qualification. Experience Essential Working as a family therapist where the index patients are adults Knowledge and Skills Essential Advanced skills in the use of complex methods of systemic assessment, intervention with individuals, couples, family systems and groups frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Advanced knowledge of and skill, in using a wide range of systemic theories and interventions and the ability to use these appropriately in relation to client need, developmental stage of client and work setting. Highly developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Advanced skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Analytic and judgement skills in processing the significant complexity of information arising from systemic understandings requiring assessment and formulation and then prioritizing from a range of options while maintaining a collaborative alliance with family members and fellow professionals Advanced skills in professional supervision to meet UKCP requirements, skills for offering live supervision of both systemic psychotherapists and other colleagues. Ability to work with a racially and culturally diverse community in a wide range of contexts including highly specialist skills for working therapeutically in family homes. Masters or Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology consistent with systemic practice. Desirable Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills Essential Good organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritise own workload Ability to work autonomously, setting appropriate goals, in accordance with ethical and professional guidelines and Trust policies. Evidence of continuing professional development as required by professional and accrediting bodies. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. 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. 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. 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 Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Marlborough house Marlborough house Milton Keynes university hospital Milton Keynes MK65LD Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)