Job summary Interview will be held on 5th March 2025 Are you looking for a new rewarding position working alongside a fantastically supportive team who consistently rate their job satisfaction highly? We are looking for a Systemic Family Therapist to join our very well-established All Age Eating Disorders Service. We have a full-time vacancy in our Children's Team. We can provide excellent training and support in working with eating disorders. You will play an important role providing specialist assessments, care planning and a range of evidence-based interventions. You will work one to one with our patients and their families as well as delivering group treatments. This will be a varied role working as part of a multidisciplinary team and with professionals across agencies. The working pattern for this role is Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 17:00pm. There is flexibility for some home working. Main duties of the job Assessing children and their families referred to Berkshire Eating Disorders Service. Creating care plans for patients referred to the service. Delivering a range of specialist systemic interventions. Undertaking and reviewing risk assessments. Providing specialist advice to and liaising with other professionals. Maintaining up to date and accurate clinical records. About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £55,877 to £62,626 a year per annum ( Incl of HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 371-CFS457 Job locations Eating Disorder CAMHS, Nicholsons House Maidenhead SL6 1LD Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Compassion towards people struggling with eating disorders and mental health difficulties, and a heartfelt desire to help others; Resilience which enables you to work in a fast-paced and at times demanding NHS environment; Commitment to your colleagues and the ability to support each other, muck in and pull together as a team. Creativity and innovation as you will be a part of a team which prides itself on adapting quickly and innovatively to change and challenges. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Emma Regan via email: emma.reganberkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Compassion towards people struggling with eating disorders and mental health difficulties, and a heartfelt desire to help others; Resilience which enables you to work in a fast-paced and at times demanding NHS environment; Commitment to your colleagues and the ability to support each other, muck in and pull together as a team. Creativity and innovation as you will be a part of a team which prides itself on adapting quickly and innovatively to change and challenges. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Emma Regan via email: emma.reganberkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential For Family and Systemic Psychotherapist: Post graduate qualification in relevant mental health or social care related discipline or equivalent. (E.G. Clinical psychology registered with HCPC, or Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC) registered with HCPC, or occupational therapy degree level and registered with HCPC, or Registered Social Worker registered with HCPC, or qualified Psychotherapist registered with professional body UKCP or equivalent) AND Master's level qualification in family and systemic psychotherapy or equivalent, accredited by UKCP Registered and accredited with professional body UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) as a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the UKCP. Post-graduate qualification in systemic supervision and registered as an AFT-approved systemic supervisor Additional training/ accreditations (willingness to undertake or working towards these) to reflect post qualification specialism (e.g. Health Psychology, Neuropsychology, BABCP, UKCP, ACAT, EMDR-UK, BPS,). Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of post-qualification training and expert knowledge in multiple psychological models and therapeutic approaches relevant to the service area. Having a robust awareness of the current evidence-base and new developments within the area of specialism. Training in clinical supervision. Previous Experience Essential Demonstratable post qualification experience working as a qualified psychotherapist offering evidence-based therapies in area of specialism. Experience of working in evidence-based ways with services users (and their carers/families) presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a range of settings. Also having the ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Experience of dealing with highly distressing or emotional circumstances, such as serious mental illness, child and sexual abuse, exploitation and complex family dynamics. Experience of delivering interventions across different modalities (e.g. individual, group and systemic-based approaches). Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environments. Experience of providing specialist advice and consultation to MDT and multi-agency colleagues to support the psychological care of service users. Experience of providing supervision and ability to offer effective supervision to junior staff. Experience of developing and delivering teaching to a range of staff groups Experience of positively influencing team practice and promoting wellbeing and social inclusion, and commitment to fostering trauma-informed, anti-racist and neuro-affirmative practice. Experience of service development and carrying out clinical audit, evaluative research and applying the findings. Experience of service evaluation and implementing change from a national and local health or social care change agenda that impacts across services and professions. Experience of working with and addressing issues of diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access to service. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrable knowledge, skills and abilities in the practice of highly specialised psychological/neuropsychological or psychotherapeutic assessment, formulation and intervention, relevant to the service area. Knowledge of evidence base, research, policy and legislation in relation to the service area 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. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills enabling the sensitive communication of complex, technical and/or sensitive information to multiple stakeholders. Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement. The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system. Advanced IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS Office/Teams, One Consultation and the Internet). Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel across sites in Berkshire and beyond as required Able to work flexibly as required and to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential For Family and Systemic Psychotherapist: Post graduate qualification in relevant mental health or social care related discipline or equivalent. (E.G. Clinical psychology registered with HCPC, or Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC) registered with HCPC, or occupational therapy degree level and registered with HCPC, or Registered Social Worker registered with HCPC, or qualified Psychotherapist registered with professional body UKCP or equivalent) AND Master's level qualification in family and systemic psychotherapy or equivalent, accredited by UKCP Registered and accredited with professional body UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) as a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the UKCP. Post-graduate qualification in systemic supervision and registered as an AFT-approved systemic supervisor Additional training/ accreditations (willingness to undertake or working towards these) to reflect post qualification specialism (e.g. Health Psychology, Neuropsychology, BABCP, UKCP, ACAT, EMDR-UK, BPS,). Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of post-qualification training and expert knowledge in multiple psychological models and therapeutic approaches relevant to the service area. Having a robust awareness of the current evidence-base and new developments within the area of specialism. Training in clinical supervision. Previous Experience Essential Demonstratable post qualification experience working as a qualified psychotherapist offering evidence-based therapies in area of specialism. Experience of working in evidence-based ways with services users (and their carers/families) presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a range of settings. Also having the ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Experience of dealing with highly distressing or emotional circumstances, such as serious mental illness, child and sexual abuse, exploitation and complex family dynamics. Experience of delivering interventions across different modalities (e.g. individual, group and systemic-based approaches). Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environments. Experience of providing specialist advice and consultation to MDT and multi-agency colleagues to support the psychological care of service users. Experience of providing supervision and ability to offer effective supervision to junior staff. Experience of developing and delivering teaching to a range of staff groups Experience of positively influencing team practice and promoting wellbeing and social inclusion, and commitment to fostering trauma-informed, anti-racist and neuro-affirmative practice. Experience of service development and carrying out clinical audit, evaluative research and applying the findings. Experience of service evaluation and implementing change from a national and local health or social care change agenda that impacts across services and professions. Experience of working with and addressing issues of diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access to service. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrable knowledge, skills and abilities in the practice of highly specialised psychological/neuropsychological or psychotherapeutic assessment, formulation and intervention, relevant to the service area. Knowledge of evidence base, research, policy and legislation in relation to the service area 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. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills enabling the sensitive communication of complex, technical and/or sensitive information to multiple stakeholders. Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement. The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system. Advanced IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS Office/Teams, One Consultation and the Internet). Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel across sites in Berkshire and beyond as required Able to work flexibly as required and to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position 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 Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address Eating Disorder CAMHS, Nicholsons House Maidenhead SL6 1LD Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)