Systemic Family Therapist | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £55,690 - £62,682 p.a., pro rata for part time |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Wareham, BH20 4QQ |
| Cwmni: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7877536/152-M49625A |
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We are currently seeking a dedicated Systemic Family Psychotherapist to join our Under 18 Eating Disorder Day Service, a pilot initiative launched in January 2024 that provides exceptional care to young people aged 13 to 18.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an evolving and innovative service that is already making a positive impact by supporting young people with moderate to severe eating disorders within the community. The position is available as a secondment until 31st March 2027.
The role plays a pivotal part in delivering intensive, family-focused interventions designed to prevent inpatient admissions. The service blends multi-family group therapy with direct, home-based therapeutic input delivered by our Closer2Home team, enabling families to apply therapeutic strategies in real-life settings.
You will work as a dedicated member of the team providing systemic assessments and interventions to children and young people and their families. You will provide systemic psychotherapy programmes of intervention for families who are affected by eating disorders.
Applicants should have a background in CAMHS and/or eating disorder services and demonstrate clinical confidence, creativity, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Skills in delivering systemic interventions, supporting family functioning, and contributing to service development will be highly valued.
While a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial, it is not essential.
The Systemic Family Psychotherapist is a full-time weekday post, we welcome part time applicants of a minimum of 22.5 hours per week. We would be flexible in how hours can be met; this can be discussed further at interview stage. For further information, please contact Andrew O’Toole, Lead Systemic Therapist or Abigail Baker River Lodge Clinical Service Manager.
To be an integral part of the wider CAMH service specialist family therapy assessment and intervention team, and to participate in service wide clinical pathways for systemic interventions e.g., NVR
To provide family therapy consultation and supervision to colleagues in Tier 4 services and the wider system e.g., social care.
To provide specialist systemic family interventions. Such programmes may include Non-Violent Resistance and FFT.
To provide systemic family plans and utilise theory, knowledge and practice based on a conceptual framework using evidence-based practice.
Make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about treatment options taking into account highly complex relationship factors.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
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 almost 800,000 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 be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Tuesday 31 Mar 2026