Lead Family & Systemic Psychotherapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Learning and career development

Cycle to Work and EV scheme

Wellbeing tools and services

Maternity, paternity and adoptionLeave

Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced consultant to lead family and systemic therapy across services in Berkshire. The role combines clinical caseload with supervision, consultation and training for qualified and trainee therapists, while contributing to service development and governance within the psychological leadership team.

The post involves on-site work with travel between Berkshire sites, requires UKCP psychotherapist registration and an AFT-accredited

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree at 2:2 or above, or equivalent graduate qualification in a relevant mental health or social care discipline
• MSc or equivalent in family and systemic psychotherapy, accredited by AFT
• Postgraduate qualification in systemic supervision, plus post-qualification specialist training to an accreditable level in at least two relevant psychological practice areas

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, consultation, training and clinical governance for family and systemic therapy across mental health, learning disability and physical health services for all ages
• Maintain a specialist clinical role, preferably in CAMHS, and work across services where your expertise is required
• Oversee systemic and family therapy provision, ensuring qualified and trainee therapists receive high-quality supervision and clinical support
• Lead and develop services and staff, and implement governance frameworks
• Influence strategic service and workforce development with Consultant Psychologists and Heads of Service
• Support accessible, high-quality psychological care pathways across the Trust
• Collaborate with colleagues, services, professional groups and external agencies to improve psychological care and service delivery
• Provide professional leadership within the psychological leadership team, including change management

Job description

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced consultant to lead family and systemic therapy across services in Berkshire. The role combines clinical caseload with supervision, consultation and training for qualified and trainee therapists, while contributing to service development and governance within the psychological leadership team.

The post involves on-site work with travel between Berkshire sites, requires UKCP psychotherapist registration and an AFT-accredited