Band 7 Systemic and Family Psychotherapist

Job overview

A vacancy has arisen for a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist to join our Family Therapy team in the Royal Free Neurodevelopmental CAMHS. Our multi-disciplinary team provides assessment and treatment for children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families. The post holder will provide specialist systemic assessment, treatment and psycho-education to patients and their families.

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health service (CAMHS) is situated in the Royal Free hospital. The clinical team comprises Psychiatry, Psychology, Psychotherapy and Systemic & Family Therapy. Members of staff tend to stay in post for a long time as the small team is friendly, supportive and appreciative of each other's professional perspectives. The team is supplemented by students and Trainees on placement. The hospital is an interesting environment in which to work. Transport links are good and nearby is the green space of Hampstead Heath.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have their own individual caseload of families and also have opportunities to work closely with Family Therapy and MDT colleagues. The post holder will be able to be involved in  two of our highly valued provisions; our Parent Support Group and the Family Therapy Reflecting Team Clinic. In addition to providing psychological treatment for our patients, the Family Therapy Reflecting Team Clinic, like the parent group, also provides training opportunities for junior doctors, trainees and students.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.