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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
The post holder will deliver specialist systemic psychotherapy and consultation as part of the Inverclyde CAMHS MDT. The role includes systemic assessment, formulation, therapy, participation in MDT discussions, and contribution to risk planning. The post also offers opportunities for service development, audit, reflective practice, and internal training.
Please see below a typical week with us,
- Direct clinical work with families
- MDT meetings and case discussions
- Joint work or consultation across disciplines
- Systemic supervision/line management
- Administration and documentation
- CPD and reflective practice sessions
- Contribution to improvement projects
Direct clinical work with families
MDT meetings and case discussions
Joint work or consultation across disciplines
Systemic supervision/line management
Administration and documentation
CPD and reflective practice sessions
Contribution to improvement projects
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Base location - Greenock Health and Care Centre
Permanent, Part-time
Shift Pattern - Flexible working pattern between normal working hours
Key responsibilities:
- Provide specialist systemic assessment, formulation, and therapy
- Deliver evidence-based systemic interventions
- Contribute to MDT case formulation, risk assessment, and care planning
- Provide systemic consultation to colleagues and multi-agency partners
- Maintain high-quality clinical records and outcome measures
- Contribute to audit, service development, and quality improvement
- Offer guidance and learning opportunities to trainees and junior staff
- Engage in trauma-informed, relational, and family-focused practice
Provide specialist systemic assessment, formulation, and therapy
Deliver evidence-based systemic interventions
Contribute to MDT case formulation, risk assessment, and care planning
Provide systemic consultation to colleagues and multi-agency partners
Maintain high-quality clinical records and outcome measures
Contribute to audit, service development, and quality improvement
Offer guidance and learning opportunities to trainees and junior staff
Engage in trauma-informed, relational, and family-focused practice
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Specialist systemic psychotherapy skills
- Ability to deliver evidence-based systemic interventions
- Understanding of trauma-informed, relational, and family-focused practice
- Skills in MDT working, consultation, and risk planning
- Commitment to CPD, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development
Specialist systemic psychotherapy skills
Ability to deliver evidence-based systemic interventions
Understanding of trauma-informed, relational, and family-focused practice
Skills in MDT working, consultation, and risk planning
Commitment to CPD, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Irene Cronin, Lead Family and Systemic Psychotherapist - Irene.cronin@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of responses. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.
- Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
- Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
- Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.
Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
The post holder will deliver specialist systemic psychotherapy and consultation as part of the Inverclyde CAMHS MDT. The role includes systemic assessment, formulation, therapy, participation in MDT discussions, and contribution to risk planning. The post also offers opportunities for service development, audit, reflective practice, and internal training.
Please see below a typical week with us,
- Direct clinical work with families
- MDT meetings and case discussions
- Joint work or consultation across disciplines
- Systemic supervision/line management
- Administration and documentation
- CPD and reflective practice sessions
- Contribution to improvement projects
Direct clinical work with families
MDT meetings and case discussions
Joint work or consultation across disciplines
Systemic supervision/line management
Administration and documentation
CPD and reflective practice sessions
Contribution to improvement projects
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Base location - Greenock Health and Care Centre
Permanent, Part-time
Shift Pattern - Flexible working pattern between normal working hours
Key responsibilities:
- Provide specialist systemic assessment, formulation, and therapy
- Deliver evidence-based systemic interventions
- Contribute to MDT case formulation, risk assessment, and care planning
- Provide systemic consultation to colleagues and multi-agency partners
- Maintain high-quality clinical records and outcome measures
- Contribute to audit, service development, and quality improvement
- Offer guidance and learning opportunities to trainees and junior staff
- Engage in trauma-informed, relational, and family-focused practice
Provide specialist systemic assessment, formulation, and therapy
Deliver evidence-based systemic interventions
Contribute to MDT case formulation, risk assessment, and care planning
Provide systemic consultation to colleagues and multi-agency partners
Maintain high-quality clinical records and outcome measures
Contribute to audit, service development, and quality improvement
Offer guidance and learning opportunities to trainees and junior staff
Engage in trauma-informed, relational, and family-focused practice
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Specialist systemic psychotherapy skills
- Ability to deliver evidence-based systemic interventions
- Understanding of trauma-informed, relational, and family-focused practice
- Skills in MDT working, consultation, and risk planning
- Commitment to CPD, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development
Specialist systemic psychotherapy skills
Ability to deliver evidence-based systemic interventions
Understanding of trauma-informed, relational, and family-focused practice
Skills in MDT working, consultation, and risk planning
Commitment to CPD, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Irene Cronin, Lead Family and Systemic Psychotherapist - Irene.cronin@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of responses. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.
- Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
- Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
- Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.
Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Family and Systemic Psychotherapist with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in Glasgow, West of Scotland, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 7 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £52,845 - £61,466. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jun 2026.
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