Trainee Children & Young People Systemic Family Practitioner

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Supportive MDT

Job summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust in Sunderland invites applications for a Trainee Systemic Family Practitioner within its Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services. Trainees will deliver evidence-based psychological treatments to children, young people and families under supervision.

The role includes training toward a Post Graduate Diploma in Systemic Family Practice at Northumbria University, with employment commencing January 2027 across Sunderland, South Tyneside

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in teaching, nursing, social work, AHP, counselling or psychological therapy.
• Experience with assessment and treatment for children, young people and their families in mental health.
• Experience working in the community and engaging vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and welfare for children and young people.
• Knowledge of universal and specialist children's mental health service provision.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proven time and caseload management skills.
• Flexibility to work in diverse environments.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and IT.
• Proven organisational skills.
• Holding a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological therapies to children, young people and families in CYPMHS.
• Attend and complete the Post Graduate Diploma in Systemic Family Practice at Northumbria University.
• Develop skills to deliver systemic interventions during training.

Skills

Assessment and treatment

Community experience

Engaging vulnerable populations

Safeguarding knowledge

Microsoft Office

Time and caseload management

Flexible working

Driving licence

Education

Professional qualification in teaching, nursing, SW, AHP, counselling or psychological therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

The trainee will undertake and successfully complete training in the - Post Graduate Diploma in Evidence Based Psychological Therapy (Systemic Family Practice) at Northumbria University, within 12 months.

Eligibility

• Trainees are eligible for training if they have not accessed an CYP-PT funded training programme within the last 2 years of qualifying.

Qualifications and experience

• Trainees will need to have a professional qualification teaching, nursing, SW, AHP. Counselling or within a psychological therapy.
• Experience of working in assessment and treatment to support the mental health needs of children, young people and their families.
• Experience of working within the community.
• Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children and young people.
• Knowledge of universal and specialist childrens mental health service provision.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proven time and caseload management skills.
• Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages.
• Proven organisational skills.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Training and Development

• In an exciting development, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) are seeking to recruit a Trainee Systemic Family Practitioner. Post holder will be supported to deliver evidence based psychological treatment to children and young people and their families in one of our established Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) in Sunderland, South Tyneside or Gateshead.
• Successful applicant will gain experience of providing psychological therapies for children and young people using NICE recommended and evidence-based mental health treatments.
• As a trainee, they will also be expected to attend and complete Post Graduate Diploma in Systemic Family Practice, training programme at Northumbria University (Newcastle) and gain the skills and knowledge to enable them to deliver systemic interventions.
• The training course with the University commences in January 2027, therefore it is essential that the trainees will be available for employment January 2027.

About our Trust

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

Benefits

• We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Additional information

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area.

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