Family Therapist / Systemic Psychotherapist

NHS Jobs; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stafford is seeking a Family Therapist/Systemic Psychotherapist to provide evidence-based mental health services. This full-time role includes undertaking therapeutic work, maintaining clinical records, and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience. The position offers attractive benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a personal pension account, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash Health Plan

Enhanced sick and maternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting systemic assessments and interventions.
• Ability to maintain effective clinical records.
• Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Undertake therapeutic work with patients and families.
• Provide mental health and systemic psychotherapy services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Therapeutic work with patients and families

Clinical record maintenance

Evidence-based mental health services

Systemic assessments and consultations

Education

Relevant qualification in systemic psychotherapy

Job description

Family Therapist / Systemic Psychotherapist

What you'll be working: This role is full-time, 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday. We support a positive work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements to accommodate your needs.

What you'll be doing:

1. Undertake therapeutic work with patients and their families based on clinical needs, aligning with the treatment philosophy of the unit.
2. Maintain effective clinical records and case notes according to policy.
3. Provide evidence-based mental health and systemic psychotherapy services across the hospital.
4. Conduct systemic assessments, treatment, and consultations with client systems including children, young people, their families, carers, and professional networks.
5. Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and departmental meetings.
6. Contribute to team cooperation and performance through active engagement in meetings.
7. Offer coaching, training, mentoring, and management of junior staff and student placements.
8. Ensure compliance with relevant codes of practice and regulations (e.g., MHA1983, Care Standards Act 2000, Children’s Act, Human Rights Act).
9. Prioritize safety and protect human rights of individuals.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays, with a birthday day off.
• Access to the Active Learning Hub for e-learning and face-to-face training.
• Active Reward App with discounts and savings.
• Free 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for legal, health, wellbeing, and relationship support.
• Personal pension account through Nest.
• Option to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family.
• Recognition of outstanding behaviours via the Active Awards programme.
• Enhanced sick and maternity pay benefits.
• Refer a Friend Scheme earning up to £1500.
• Support and development opportunities from clinical and business leadership teams.