Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Principal Family & Systemic Psychotherapist
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Principal Family & Systemic Psychotherapist
Principal Family & Systemic Psychotherapist – Community Children and Young People’s (CYPS) Mental Health Team
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Principal Family & Systemic Psychotherapist with advanced clinical skills and leadership experience to join our Community Children and Young People’s (CYPS) Mental Health Team based at the Aldershot Centre for Health, North East Hampshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established, welcoming, multi-skilled team supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people with a range of emotional, behavioural, and complex mental health needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist systemic assessments and psychotherapy for young people with complex mental health needs
- Offer supervision and consultation to team members, ensuring high-quality clinical practice
- Provide clinical leadership and direct systemic input within a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, nurses, therapists, and support workers
- Collaborate with schools, GPs, local authorities, and other partners to deliver coordinated and person-centred care
- Coordinate closely with adjacent services, including:
- Eating Disorder Service
- Hope Service
- Crisis Intervention Team
- Early Intervention in Psychosis Team
- Work with the team manager to support and develop the team, while maintaining an active clinical role
- Work in partnership with the consultant family & systemic psychotherapist to deliver strategic leadership, governance, and service development across the trust
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Requirements & Qualifications
While the original description does not explicitly list qualifications, ideal candidates typically hold:
- A qualified family & systemic psychotherapist status, such as membership with the UK Council for Psychotherapy
- Extensive experience in providing systemic psychotherapy for children and young people
- Clinical leadership experience, including team management and supervision
Applicants must:
- Have the right to work in the UK (due to UK Home Office requirements, sponsorship is not available)
- Be prepared to engage in an assessment center on 10th or 13th July and interviews on 14th–15th July
About the Organisation
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental, and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. Our mission:
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- To provide high-quality care at the right time and as close to home as possible
- To support people of all ages, helping them recover and stay well
Recognised as one of the top 10 trusts nationwide for mental health, learning disability, and community care, we offer:
- An inclusive and supportive workplace culture
- A wide range of staff networks and professional development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support
Working Environment
Surrey features:
- A tranquil balance of historic market towns, bustling districts, and expansive countryside adjacent to London
- Easy access to:
- Heathrow & Gatwick airports for international travel
- Excellent commuter links to towns/cities across southern England
Please note: Applications may cease as soon as sufficient candidates are received.
For further enquiries:
- Nome: Hilary Palmer
- Posto: Consultant Family & Systemic Psychotherapist
- Email: hilary.palmer@sabp.nhs.uk
Recrutador: Sharon Dean Associate Director for CYPS sharon.dean@sabp.nhs.uk
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