Family and Systemic Psychotherapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 8a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist to join our multi disciplinary CAMHS service in Bolton. Consideration will also be given to newly qualified Family and Systemic Psychotherapists or those approaching qualification, for whom this would be a development post moving to a Band 8a following 2 years post qualification and preceptorship.The postholder will be expected to ensure delivery and development of a high-quality specialist assessment and intervention offer underpinned by a systemic framework to compliment the range of psychological/therapeutic services within the multi-disciplinary service. They will work mainly within Bolton CAMHS with the expectation for working across the wider GMMH CAMHS division as required. they will offer a specialist service directly to families and young people and also via consultation with system partners and within Bolton CAMHS. They will provide assessment, consultation, training, supervision, groups and individual interventions for young people and their families.This is a lead role and as such postholders will be expected to hold oversight of the Family and Systemic Psychotherapy pathway in Bolton and liaise closely with other leads in the service to manage this effectively.Main duties of the jobTo work as part of GMMH CAMHS division and Specialist Services care group, with specific responsibility for oversight of and delivery to the Systemic Psychotherapy offer in Bolton CAMHS, as part of the Bolton multi-disciplinary team.About usGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122locations.We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, 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 the 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 responsibilitiesAs outlined in the detailed job description, the role of the Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, is to ensure delivery of a high-quality, evidence based Systemic offer within Bolton CAMHS and to the wider community CAMHS division as required.Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 yearsCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeBlue Light Card DiscountsPerson SpecificationQualificationsPost-graduate qualification and registration in relevant mental health core professionUKCP RegistrationMasters/Diploma level qualification (or its equivalent) in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy, accredited with UKCP. 2 years post qualification from this.Post-qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of therapeutic practiceExperience2 years post qualification experience as a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist3 years experience working in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health SettingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.£55,690 to £62,682 a yearper annum pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr