Job Description

Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Systemic Family Therapists!



Are you currently studying for your MA in Systemic Practice and looking for a new and exciting role? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!



We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team for a Band 7 position on qualification, up until then you would be employed as a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner, that would be involved into our Family Therapy Clinic.

Role:

Work with Families:

Engage with families in our established family therapy clinic.



Support Systemic Thinking by Contributing to MDT meetings, team meetings, and peer group supervision.

Collaborate with Experts:

Work alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and creative therapists.

Specialised Teams:

Collaborate with the Eating Disorder Community Team.



Why Join Us?

Professional Growth:

Gain invaluable experience and support in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Team Environment:

Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to systemic practice and family therapy.

Impactful Work:

Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, young people, and their families.



If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values systemic thinking and collaborative practice, we want to hear from you!



Apply now and be part of something truly special at 0-18 West Cheshire CYPMHS



The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions through training, supervision, & collaboration with colleagues. They will serve as a key member of the CYPMH team, attending meetings & participating in peer group. They will conduct comprehensive assessments of families to understand their needs and develop personalised treatment plans, as well as providing consultation, therapy, & support to diverse families, addressing a range of psychological issues. This role requires practising independently within professional guidelines and service policies. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of a Systemic Family Therapist within a supportive team. Engagement in ongoing training and supervision to enhance therapeutic skills and knowledge is essential. They will have experience working with children and their families. UKCP registration is essential for this role, and the initial appointment will be as a Band 6 Family Therapist, with progression to Band 7 upon registration. This role provides a rewarding opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team, delivering high-quality care to children, young people, and their families. If you are passionate about making a difference and developing your skills in systemic practice, we encourage you to apply.



Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.



We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool.



Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.



As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.



All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.



Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.



Please download a copy of the job description (see 'documents to download' section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.



At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.



CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.



Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.



An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.



If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the 'essential' criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer 'YES' to the question: 'Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?'



Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.



The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.



Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of 16 per year applies.



New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.



Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.



Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!