Systemic Family Therapist band 8a/7-8a

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

Flexible working

Compressed hours

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Systemic Family Therapist to join the CAMHS inpatient unit at Hope Ward in Bury. You will work within a multidisciplinary team on highly specialist systemic assessments and psychotherapy for young people aged 13–18, contributing to formulation, treatment and family support.

The role offers flexible working patterns, with some evenings for carers meetings. A strong commitment to compassionate care and collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• CAMHS experience essential.
• UKCP-registered systemic psychotherapy qualification required or willing to undertake.
• Post-qualification training in specialised areas is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist systemic assessments and formulations for children and families.
• Deliver highly specialist systemic psychotherapy within inpatient CAMHS.
• Lead, supervise and train colleagues in family work within the service.
• Offer leadership and consultation to professionals in the Directorate.

Skills

CAMHS experience

Education

Masters/Diploma in Family & Systemic Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Completion of family therapy

Post-qualification training in additional specialised areas

Job description

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7/8a dependant upon experience and qualifications

Main area Systemic Family Therapist Grade 7/8a dependant upon experience and qualifications Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working
• Compressed hours

18.5 hours per week (some evenings as required for carers meetings and sessions) Job ref 311-HYM810-26-A

Site Hope Ward Town Bury Salary £49,387 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/09/2026 23:59

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople

We are looking for a Systemic Family Therapist with a passion for working with children, young people and families to join our friendly and dynamic team at CAMHS inpatients. We are a welcoming team who value thinking and working systemically and have a strong well-being ethos with a supportive, compassionate culture.

This role sits within the therapy team at our specialist CAMHS inpatient unit. The Hope Unit is a 12 bedded General adolescent unit, for children and young people aged 13 to 18.

You would be part of a friendly and dynamic Multi-disciplinary team contributing to the care, formulation, treatment and support for young people and families, who are admitted to the ward.

At the hope Unit we are a kind and compassionate and resilient team, present with purpose, reflecting and growing together. Through kindness, support, appreciation and passion, we create a positive environment where both staff and young people are encouraged to thrive. Every day, we lead with care, celebrate our strengths, and commit to excellence, because together, we make a lasting impact.

This is a part time position in which you would work alongside another Family Therapist and a Systemic Family Practitioner.

Pennine Care is proud to be the Lead Provider for Inpatient CAMHS. There is opportunity for professional and service developments, in line with NHS Inpatient Transformation and the NHS 10 year plan.

Main duties of the job

To undertake highly specialist systemic assessments of children and their families leading to systemic formulations and the delivery of highly specialist systemic psychotherapy to the children and families referred to inpatient CAMHS.

Within your specialist clinical role you will take a lead in providing a highly specialist family therapy.

You will offer leadership, advice, consultation, supervision and training to other professionals within the service and to other professionals in the Directorate who are engaged in family work. The post holder will exercise autonomous judgement in professional practice within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service policies and procedures.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

We are committed to the ‘Pledge to Flex’ initiative as flexible working is a day one right for all colleagues. “We can work flexibly, doing whatever work pattern fits our needs, regardless of the type of role we’re in. As a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full-time working isn’t a barrier to progress in the NHS – it is commonplace”. This policy brings this part of the People Promise to life. It will provide you with the information you need, support you to have conversations and take steps towards working in a way that suits you best.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide systemic psychotherapy as an autonomous professional at a highly specialist level employing methods based upon evidence.

At all times work in ways which are sensitive to and appropriate for the needs of families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. This includes abilities to understand and offer therapeutic interventions to a variety of family forms including single parents, same sex couples and their families, extended families and people with mental health difficulties. To take a proactive stance in challenging racism and discrimination and support the development of a culturally competent service.

To undertake detailed and highly specialist psychological and systemic assessment of children and families using such assessment procedures as may be appropriate. This will involve face to face contact with children and families to discuss and work through highly complex, sensitive and personal information related to their mental health presentation. This would also include the completion of personal and relational development, genograms, eco-maps, analysis and assessment of multiple levels of contextual meaning, deconstruction of current interactional patterns of behaviour and meaning around mental health issues and complex relationships, creating methods for client centred analysis of change, through the use of live team observations, videotape analysis, and other systemic assessment tools. To provide highly specialist psychological assessment including issues of risk.

To be responsible for implementing a range of systemic interventions for individuals and their families, including meetings with parents and groups, adjusting and refining systemic formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Masters/Diploma level qualification (or its equivalent) in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy, accredited with UKCP or willingness to undertake course
• CAMHS experience and knowledge
• completion of family therapy
• Post-qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of therapeutic practice

Experience

• Significant experience of working as a qualified systemic family psychotherapist or substantial previous relevant clinical experience or newly qualified systemic psychotherapist with both substantial and significant previous relevant clinical experience and family therapy experience within the designated speciality where the post is located.
• Experience of working with children and families.

Application support - We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email.

Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete - The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential