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Systemic Family Psychotherapist

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset, BH1 4LB

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

3 September 2026

3 days left

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Systemic Family Psychotherapist to join Dorset Children and Young People's Mental Health Service...

As a Systemic Family Psychotherapist, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing specialist assessments and evidence-based systemic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. You will manage a complex caseload, formulate and deliver systemic treatment plans, undertake risk assessment and safety planning, and work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to improve outcomes for children and families.

The successful candidate will also provide systemic consultation, supervision and reflective practice to colleagues, contribute to service development, and support the continued delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care across the service.

You will hold a postgraduate qualification in Family/Systemic Psychotherapy accredited by AFSP and be registered with UKCP or an equivalent professional body. You will have significant post-qualification experience working with children, young people and families within CAMHS or community mental health settings, including managing complex presentations and providing systemic assessments and interventions.

Experience of offering supervision, consultation, training and working collaboratively across agencies would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative service at a time of exciting transformation and play a key role in shaping the future of mental health support for children, young people and families across Dorset.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Training

Essential

  • AFT accreditation as a Systemic Family Psychotherapist
  • Master's level training or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience.
  • Experience delivering systemic interventions with families experiencing acute distress and complex needs.

Experience/ Interpersonal skills

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively within multiagency and multidisciplinary environments.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and reflective practice skills.
  • Experience in supervision, consultation and supporting colleagues' development.
  • Experience working with families in CAMHS

Business travel

Essential

  • Subject to the provisions of the equality act, able to travel using own vehicle on trust business.

Supervisory experience

Essential

  • Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team
  • Evidence of delivering education and training in practice
  • Able to act as a clinical supervisor and/or facilitate peer groups

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

20 August 2026

Last checked

24 August 2026

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About the employer

DHU
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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