Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
33 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Skills in working with children and families with mental health and social problems using a variety of approaches coherent with a systemic perspective.
- Skills
Ability to apply analytical skills to multi-layered complex cases.
- Skills
Ability to formulate comprehensive assessments and offer effective treatment based on systemic principles.
- Skills
Ability to provide ongoing treatment in complex, often unstable, and frequently changing circumstances.
- Skills
Ability to liaise with and manage complex professional networks in relation to individuals and families.
- Skills
Skills in consulting to professional colleagues within and outside CAMHS
- Skills
Ability to withstand high levels of emotional distress and think clearly in emotionally charged situations.
- Skills
Ability to manage the risk of verbal and physical aggression.
- Skills
Ability to manage and plan own workload of complex cases.
- Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge
Evidence base in relation to child and adolescent mental health
- Knowledge
Research and research methodology at post-graduate level in relation to children and adults with mental health and social problems
- Knowledge
The impact of abuse, trauma and other adverse experiences on children, young people and families.
- Knowledge
Legislation and DOH guidelines relevant to child and adolescent mental health e.g. Mental Health Act 1983, Children Act 1989
- Knowledge
Child protection policies and procedures.
- Knowledge
Child development in relation to mental health difficulties.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of other modalities (i.e. psychoanalytical, biological, cognitive, behavioural etc.) sufficient to engage appropriately with colleagues and their work with clients
- Experience
Substantial length of practice in relevant first profession
- Experience
Significant experience of work with children and adolescents in a mental health or equivalent setting
- Experience
Good working experience of working with neurodevelopmental disorders and/or learning disabilities
- Experience
Experience of teaching, supervision and/or consultation
- Experience
Experience of research and audit
- Qualifications and Training
Post-graduate training in systemic family therapists as accredited by IFT or AFT.
- Qualifications and Training
Professional registration with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
- Qualifications and Training
Previous qualification in a relevant profession such as social work, nursing, teaching, psychology or counselling.
- Administration and Record Keeping
Competent in the use of clinical recording systems such as RIO.
- Administration and Record Keeping
Understands the process for keeping safe, secure and relevant clinical records Understands and is able to use online incident reporting systems.
- Attitude, Aptitude and Personal Characteristics
Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills.
- Attitude, Aptitude and Personal Characteristics
Treats service users with respect and dignity at all times.
- Attitude, Aptitude and Personal Characteristics
Enthusiastic, flexible and confident approach to working.
- Attitude, Aptitude and Personal Characteristics
Able to prioritise own workload.
- Attitude, Aptitude and Personal Characteristics
Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change.
- Attitude, Aptitude and Personal Characteristics
Honesty, enthusiasm and a sense of loyalty Conducts self in a professional, courteous manner at all times.
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Ability to adhere to and promote equal opportunities in the development of the service.
- Skills
Willingness and ability to work in co-operation with others.
- Skills
Physically able to withstand the effort of working in conditions of stress
- Knowledge
An interest in neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Experience
Experience of other treatment approaches
- Experience
Experience of teaching and training systemic psychotherapy
- Experience
Experience of NVR (non- violent resistance) approach.
- Qualifications and Training
Training in Autism assessments e.g. Autistic Diagnostic Interview (ADI)/ Autistic Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
- Qualifications and Training
Systemic supervision training NVR (non-violent resistance) training.
Job overview
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, ambitious, and motivated Family & Systemic Psychotherapist to join Hammersmith & Fulham CAMHS.
Hammersmith & Fulham CAMHS is a well-established multidisciplinary Specialist Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service which is based at 48 Glenthorne Road, W6 0LS.
We are looking for someone passionate about working with and making the difference to the life of Children and Young people struggling with neurodevelopmental and learning difficulties.
West London CAMHS employs family therapists across many specialties including generic CAMHS, Crisis CAMHS, Eating Disorders, Neuro-developmental Conditions and Learning Disabilities. This means there is ample opportunity for networking with colleagues and sharing expertise.
As a systemic & family psychotherapist within West London CAMHS you will be offered good opportunities for continuing professional development and you will be supported in your career progression. West London CAMHS has a very successful NVR program and we welcome applicants with NVR training.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join the tier 3 Neuro-developmental & Learning Disability Team within the Service and carry out specialist assessments of children and young people with complex mental health presentations and will document the outcome of these assessments, providing formulation, diagnosis, and recommendations for interventions. In addition, he/she will offer a range of individual, family and group therapeutic interventions, including risk management, appropriate for children and young people attending the Service.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work alongside other family therapists in a family therapy clinic in addition to holding an individual caseload. The post holder will receive regular clinical, professional and management supervision from the Principal Family & Systemic Psychotherapist. In turn you will provide supervision to band 7 Family & Systemic psychotherapists in line with the supervision structure.
We are looking to appoint a CAMHS Highly Specialist Family & Systemic Psychotherapist who is able to demonstrate a commitment to creative engagement with a culturally diverse population of young people, shows initiative, is a team player and is able to communicate ideas clearly to both professionals and young people alike.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 8 Psychology roles in Southall
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 Highly Specialist Family and Systemic Psychotherapist with West London NHS Trust in Southall, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £66,274 - £73,496 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Sep 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 (20 Aug 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHSjob 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.