Search for more NHS jobs in Birmingham
Job overview
We are seeking a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist (Band 7–8a) to join our dynamic Community Locality Teams within Forward Thinking Birmingham, working with children, young people and families aged 0–25.
We welcome qualified, newly qualified, or those completing training, and offer a Band 7–8a preceptorship programme with structured support to progress to Band 8a.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist systemic assessment and intervention for children, young people and families.
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team and across agencies.
- Deliver consultation, supervision and training to colleagues.
- Contribute to service development and clinical governance.
- Manage a caseload of complex mental health presentations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters/Diploma level qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy or AFT accredited equivalent.
- Post-graduate qualification in relevant mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice over a minimum of four.
- Eligible for UKCP Registration
Desirable
- Training in other relevant therapeutic modalities.
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of systemic assessment and treatment of individuals, couples, family systems, groups and organisations, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration in the face of emotional intensity, and potential verbal and physical intimidation.
- Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum four years practice in relevant first profession.
- Experience working with children and young people with complex needs
- Experience of working in a mental health setting.
- Experience of multi-agency working and MDT collaboration.
- Knowledge of and skill in using a wide variety of systemic theories and evidence-based interventions and the ability to use these appropriately in relation to client need and work setting.
Desirable
- Experience delivering training to professional groups and carers.
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy using excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to work autonomously, setting appropriate goals, in accordance with professional ethics guidelines and Trust policies.
- Ability to maintain high standards of record keeping including electronic patient record system and reports.
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to the development and evaluation of the team’s operational policies and services.
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to work with a racially and culturally diverse community in a wide variety of contexts including highly specialist skills for working therapeutically in the community.
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, ethical issues and strategic frameworks, and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management
- Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding processes and procedures.
Desirable
- Knowledge and ability to contribute to research, audit, teaching and training.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 7 Psychology roles in Birmingham
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Band 7/8a Family & Systemic Psychotherapist with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (15 Jul 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.