# Band 7 Family and Systemic Psychotherapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-7-family-and-systemic-psychotherapist/3bfac66d-90b1-4aae-b5dc-3c1430bf4f29 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-7-family-and-systemic-psychotherapist/3bfac66d-90b1-4aae-b5dc-3c1430bf4f29.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Belfast Health and Social Care Trust - **Location:** Royal Victoria Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Psychologist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £47,810 - £54,710 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-09-09T15:30:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-03-13T13:31:13.883Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/46088/bhsctband-7-family-and-systemic-psychotherapist - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTNGMzJDMUZFMUE4QUM1MkU2OTI5ODI3QTgmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://belfasttrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Belfast HSCT - Location: CAMHS BUILDING - Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710) - Contract Type: Permanent - Opening Date: 26/08/26 - Closes: Wed, 09 September 2026 @ 4:30 PM - Interview Dates: To be confirmed ### Notes Accept online applications only. A waiting list may be compiled for any similar posts that arise over the next 12 months. PLEASE PRINT OFF THE JOB DESCRIPTION AS THIS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AFTER YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION. ### JOB DESCRIPTION POST: Family & Systemic Psychotherapist LOCATION: Community CAMHS, Lisburn base BAND: Band 7 REPORTS TO: Team Lead RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Childrens Services Manager ### Please Note Belfast Health & Social Care Trust provides CAMHS services to both Belfast and South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust areas. Staff are employees of Belfast Trust. This post is within the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust area but will work closely with all CAMHS services across the two Trust areas. Job Summary / Main Purpose The post holder will contribute to the existing delivery of Family Therapy by providing high quality systemic family psychotherapy to children, adolescents, their families, carers and professional networks. Key working relationships are with other multi-disciplinary team members in the CAMHS service and external agencies, including voluntary agencies responsible for a patient's care. Main Duties / Responsibilities ### Clinical To provide specialist systemic assessments and treatment to referred children, young people and their families, within the CAPA framework. To 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 the ability to understand and offer therapeutic interventions to families from different cultures. Competence is required in undertaking systemic therapy with families, through use of an interpreter, where families do not yet have sufficient understanding of the English language. To provide specialist systemic psychotherapy with clinical autonomy drawing on a range of models including brief interventions. To practice in a way which is inclusive and considerate of the needs of each individual in the system, including family members, in their varying developmental stages and current emotional state. To work collaboratively with the identified CAMHS Team Lead and Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide a cohesive CAMHS service response. During the process of treatment, to continuously evaluate treatment/therapy options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual or family and their difficulties. To be responsible for implementing a range of systemic psychotherapeutic interventions for families, including couples and groups, drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses in reaching a formulation and treatment plan. Interventions may include systemic psychotherapy, individual work, participating in or when appropriate chairing when appropriate, professional and network meetings, liaising with other agencies, observations of families in different settings, and the use of a range of systemic models. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients from systemic psychotherapy; to formulate effective care plans in collaboration with the client, family and multidisciplinary care team. To participate in risk assessment and risk management relevant to individual clients, including protective and risk factors present in the network of significant relationships, and with the Clinical Lead and/or local Multi-disciplinary CAMHS Team. To provide information, consultation and specific advice to enable colleagues in CAMHS and other agencies to have access to a systemically based framework for the understanding and care of clients of the service, through the dissemination of research and theory in relation to systemic psychotherapy. To communicate effectively verbally and in writing; to provide reports concerning highly complex circumstances. If required, to maintain current knowledge of the operation of video equipment and promote ethical and effective use in line with Directorate policy. To introduce this practice to families in a sensitive way, and to advise and instruct clinicians in other disciplines and systemic psychotherapy trainees and appropriate use of this therapeutic tool. To use video tape review to enhance the skills of colleagues and to help clients understand their family's difficulties, dilemmas, and traumatic experiences. To take responsibility for participating in the development and delivery of care packages in the treatment of complex cases, taking responsibility for arranging network/professional reviews as required. To communicate complex clinical information in a skilled and sensitive manner information, including assessment, formulation and treatment plans of families and to monitor progress during the course of uni- and multi-disciplinary treatment. To work in accordance with the CAMHS directorate objectives by adhering to Trust and Directorate policies, including risk assessment in all work, ensuring care plans are in place, recording up to date, attending and contributing a systemic view in case discussion and team meetings. To work effectively and sensitively with issues of gender, sexuality, disability, class and age. The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust policy. To apply a sound knowledge of child protection issues and child development to work with families referred to the CAMH Service and work collaboratively with the Lead and Multi-disciplinary Team to identify when to refer to other agencies. To contribute to overall service delivery as required. ### Professional Comply with all the relevant Professional Codes of Conduct and regulatory governing bodies, standards of practice and guidelines of the Association of Family Therapy (AFT) and United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Adhere to established policies, procedures, protocols within CAMHS and Trust. Appropriately and without undue delay seek support and consultation regarding clinical, management or professional issues. Liaise with and develop positive partnerships and relationships with other professionals across CAMHS. Participate in regular shared learning activities and developmental experiences across CAMHS. Per Trust organisational responsibilities and adherence to the professional codes of practice of the Association of Family Therapy (AFT) and United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping, including electronic data entry and recording, report writing through the exercise of professional ethical standards. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programs, in consultation with the post holder's professional and service manager. To contribute to the development of best practice in systemic psychotherapy by taking part in regular supervision and appraisal and maintaining awareness of current developments in the field while retaining a self-reflective stance in order to be open to innovative ways of working. To be eligible for UKCP registration. ### Educational To be responsible for presentations with respect to systemic psychotherapy for academic meetings where colleagues of different disciplines share knowledge and expertise, in agreement with Line Manager. Ensure that practitioners have information relating to current good practice. Initiate, develop and promote the introduction of new and Innovative practices within the confines of governance and legislative requirements, and in agreement with Line Manager. ### Organisational Work collaboratively within CAMHS, fostering good communication and team spirit across Core, Liaison, Referral Coordination and CIIS. Work collaboratively with service users, carers and providers within the voluntary, private and statutory sectors. Adhere to legislation e.g. The Children Order NI (1995), Mental Health Order (1986), and Human Rights Legislation. Provide and participate in appraisal and development activities. Participate in team meetings, student mentorship, training of others, selection and recruitment process, and professional development, as directed by Line Manager. Provide clinical, management and professional supervision to other practitioners in agreement with Line Manager. Adhere to supervision Policy and Procedures. Keep Line Manager and Professional Lead informed of clinical, management and professional issues. Be directly responsible and accountable to the Line Manager for their part in the provision of an effective and efficient CAMHS. Be directly responsible and accountable to the Line Manager for their part in the provision of an effective and efficient CAMHS. To advise both service and professional management on all aspects of the service where systemic and/or organisational matters need addressing. Adhere to all BHSCT policies and procedures e.g. absenteeism, incidents/accidents/near misses, complaints, record keeping, etc. Contribute to the on-going development of working practices, operational policies and procedures within the area of CAMHS. Ensure all records and documentation is completed and maintained in line with professional practice guidelines, CAMHS and Trust policies. Complete statistical recording of activity, caseload, outcomes, etc for auditing, statistical returns and capacity planning purposes. Initiate and participate in all relevant audit and research activities. Participate in the Trust's Social and Clinical Care Governance arrangements. ### Research To use theory, evidence-based literature and research to inform evidence based practice in work with individuals, families and their networks in line with current and best practice. To undertake or participate in relevant clinical research, service evaluation and audit. To provide research advice to other staff undertaking research within the team, pertaining to systemic psychotherapy. ### Human Resource Management 1. Review individually, at least annually, the performance of immediately subordinate staff, provide guidance on personal development requirements and advises on and initiates, where appropriate, further training. 2. Maintain staff relationships and morale amongst the staff reporting to him/her. 3. Review the organisation plan and establishment level of the service for which he/she is responsible to ensure that each is consistent with achieving objectives, and recommend change where appropriate. 4. Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to the level of staff within his/her control consistent with effective decision making, while retaining overall responsibility and accountability for results. 5. Participate, as required, in the selection and appointment of staff reporting to him/her in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust. Take such action as may be necessary in disciplinary matters in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust. ### General Responsibilities Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and: At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner. The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust's Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them. Comply with the Trust's Smoke Free Policy. Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations. Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment. Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision. Maintain high standards of personal accountability. Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct. Information Governance All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt. For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR Environmental Cleaning Strategy The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises the key principle that "Cleanliness matters is everyone's responsibility, not just the cleaners" Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public. Infection Prevention and Control The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff. This includes:- Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO '5 moments'); Using the correct '7 step' hand hygiene technique; Being 'bare below the elbows' when in a clinical environment; Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet); Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry; Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised; Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions. Personal Public Involvement Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust's ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION Hold a primary qualification in and maintain current registration in Nursing, Social Work, Medicine or Psychology. Masters / Doctorate level qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy /Family Therapy. Eligible for UKCP Registration or ICP Registration and once achieved this must be kept by attendance on short or long training courses to meet CPD requirements. Minimum of four years' experience of working with families in a relevant mental health or social welfare setting. HHold a full current driving license valid for use in the UK and have, on appointment, access to a car*Where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements. Shortlisting by Application Form Knowledge of providing high quality systemic family psychotherapy to children, adolescents, their families, carers in relation to mental health needs. Ability to work as a member of a Multi-Disciplinary Team and across professional networks. Have an excellent understanding of the range of therapeutic models / interventions. Excellent understanding of assessment and management of risk. Effective planning & organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own workload. Effective communications skills to meet the needs of the post in full. Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service Interview Post-graduate training in a subject relevant to the field of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, experience of short courses to Masters level. Experience of working with children and young people presenting with significant mental health issues. Teaching and mentorship experience with students and other professionals. Experience in service user groups. Shortlisting by ### NOTE Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative. If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment. Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority. HSC Values Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.