Systemic Psychotherapist / Clinical Specialist
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £53,172.00 to £60,573.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53172.00 - £60573.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 January 2026 |
| Location: | Twickenham, TW1 3BZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0458-16JUN26-2173 |
Summary
Clinical Specialist / Systemic Psychotherapist (Safeguarding Service) Scale point: 39-42 & 43-46 ; Based in Richmond ; Permanent ; Full time The Emotional Health Service (EHS) is a dynamic and progressive team of Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, CBT Therapists, Systemic Psychotherapists and Art Psychotherapists. We have staff working in specialist posts in Permanency, Safeguarding, Youth Resilience and Schools. We have a strong sense of team and work together to support children and young peoples emotional wellbeing. We work closely with schools and are one of the current trailblazer sites. As a Clinical Specialist/Systemic Psychotherapist in the EHS Safeguarding Service you will be passionate about improving the well-being and welfare of children and young people who are known to the Safeguarding team, either as Children in Need, on Safeguarding / Child Protection plans or looked after and putting them at the centre of all you do. You will provide Systemic consultations and reflective space to the social care team, high quality evidenced based systemic interventions, be part of an established team and be afforded many different opportunities to use your skills. This includes assessment, therapeutic work, running groups, supervision and management of staff, consultation and training. We welcome creative and innovative ways to deliver services. In addition to individual supervision and line management, you will have access to many exciting development opportunities. You will also be part of a Team of 6 Systemic Psychotherapists in EHS providing access to peer supervision and support. About you: our role specification Qualifications Postgraduate qualification (MA) in Systemic Psychotherapy Active UKCP registration and proven evidence of continuing professional development Social work qualification and registration with Social Work England (desirable) Supervisors qualification (desirable) Skills and experience Experience of working within CAMHS and working with a range of mental health difficulties. Experience of working with children who are known to Social care, in need of protection or looked after (desirable) Knowledge of delivering evidenced-based assessment and treatment for a range of mental health difficulties and NICE Guidelines. Able to work with children, young people and their families with suspected or diagnosed Autistic Spectrum Disorder and/or ADHD. Experience of providing consultation and training to a wide range of professionals. Experience of building strong partnerships, maintaining relationships and co-producing solutions to challenges across a diverse set of stakeholders, including children, young people and their families. Advocating the voices of those we are working with. Experience of keeping and maintaining records (in accordance with local policy) and producing accurate reports, presentations, written updates to a range of stakeholders. Knowledge, and experience of, using safeguarding procedures and statutory legislation and national policy drivers that will affect childrens services and your role. Ability to provide high quality supervision and line management. Personal attributes A passion for Achieving for Childrens vision, mission and values to support children and young people to live safe, happy, healthy and successful lives. Strong organisational abilities. Able to work flexibly and independently with limited management oversight. An ability to take a strength based approach to managing situations in order to deliver excellent outcomes for children. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive and pragmatic, including excellent negotiation and influencing skills. Ability to manage high levels of emotional distress and think clearly in emotionally charged situations. Able to manage priorities and work under pressure, displaying initiative and creativity