South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
Systemic Family Psychotherapist
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Systemic Family Psychotherapist
Senior DBT Lead - Specialist CAMHS Service
South West London and St George’s NHS Trust
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead an established specialist CAMHS Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) service serving Sutton, Merton, Wandsworth, Kingston, and Richmond. The role involves delivering intensive, evidence-based therapy for young people aged 11–17 who experience:
- High levels of emotion dysregulation
- Self-harm or other self-destructive behaviours
The multidisciplinary team works in an outpatient setting, fostering strong working relationships with local CAMHS services and broader interagency networks. Successful applicants will receive training in Prolonged Exposure therapy to address trauma.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and professional leadership in delivering high-quality DBT to young people and families
- Foster collaboration with cross-borough teams under South London Partnership
- Support service development, including participation in evaluation/research (desirable)
- Lead a team within a supportive, inclusive environment that prioritises mental health recovery
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Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Qualifications and experience delivering DBT in a CAMHS context
- Direct experience working with children and young people in community-based settings
- Experience with:
- Emotion dysregulation
- Self-harm or high-risk behaviours
- Multidisciplinary working and interagency collaboration
- Juncture with Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
- Ability to lead and mentor others in a dynamic clinical service
Desirable
- Experience with populations presenting trauma or disordered eating
- Evidence of involvement in service evaluation or research
About Our Organisation
South West London and St George’s NHS Trust is committed to excellence in mental health care. Our services are rated ’Good’ by the Care Quality Commission, with ambitious goals to reach ’Outstanding’.
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Recent developments include world-class facilities at Springfield University Hospital, with further investments of £120m planned by 2027—supporting our mission: Making Life Better Together
We pride ourselves on: ✅ Inclusivity and anti-racism with a diverse workforce ✅ Flexible working and career growth opportunities ✅ Community co-production, ensuring patient voices inform service design
Join Us
If you are passionate about DBT-led care for young people and interested in this leadership role, please email your inquiry to:
- Dr Oliver Schauman (CCP) – oliver.schauman@swlstg.nhs.uk
- Lucy Trotman (Team Manager, Deputy Lead Service Manager) – lucy.trotman@swlstg.nhs.uk (direct office contact: 07508 114921)
Note: This position is based in Birches House. Eligibility to work in the UK is required. All offers are conditional on status verification.
We look forward to hearing from committed professionals who share our dedication to supporting young people’s emotional well-being.
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