Trainee Children & Young People Systemic Family Practitioner

Job summary

In an exciting development, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) are seeking to recruit a Trainee Systemic Family Practitioner. Post holder will be supported to deliver evidence based psychological treatment to children and young people and their families in one of our established Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) in Sunderland, South Tyneside or Gateshead.

Successful applicant will gain experience of providing psychological therapies for children and young people using NICE recommended and evidence-based mental health treatments. As a trainee, they will also be expected to attend and complete Post Graduate Diploma in Systemic Family Practice, training programme at Northumbria University (Newcastle) and gain the skills and knowledge to enable them to deliver systemic interventions. The training course with the University commences in January 2027, therefore it is essential that the trainees will be available for employment January 2027.

Main duties of the job

The trainee will undertake and successfully complete training in the - Post Graduate Diploma in Evidence Based Psychological Therapy (Systemic Family Practice) at Northumbria University, within 12 months.

Trainees are eligible for training if they have not accessed an CYP-PT funded training programme within the last 2 years of qualifying

Trainees will need to have a professional qualification teaching, nursing, SW, AHP. Counselling or within a psychological therapy.

Experience of working in assessment and treatment to support the mental health needs of children, young people and their families.

Experience of working within the community.

Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations.

Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children and young people.

Knowledge of universal and specialist childrens mental health service provision.

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Proven time and caseload management skills.

Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages.

Proven organisational skills.

Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

• Date posted: 16 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: C9155-CMAHP-0926-26
• Job locations: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kyall Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom, South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane, SOUTH SHIELDS, Tyne And Wear, NE34 0PL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

For the post holder to work as a member of the Children and Young peoples mental Health Service (CYPMHS).

For the post holder to be part of one of the localities of Sunderland South Tyneside or Gateshead. To be identified on appointment.

For the post holder to work with children and young people and their families who have a range of mental health problem that can benefit from a systemic family intervention. The post holder will deliver this in a training capacity.

For the post holder to use evidence-based interventions as per clinical training (Systemic Family Practice), and deliver training where appropriate.

For the post holder to work with children and young people and families from different cultural backgrounds and underserved populations, using interpreters when necessary and be committed to providing equal opportunities.

For the post holder to meet targets that are set within the service

For the post holder to successfully undertake training on the Post Graduate Diploma in Evidence Based Psychological Therapies (Systemic Family Practice) course at Northumbria University and completed within 12 months.