Family Systemic Psychotherapist
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Countywide Adult Eating Disorder Service in Cornwall Foundation Trust. If you're passionate and enthusiastic about working in the field of Eating Disorders, this is the role for you.
We are looking for a Family Systemic Psychotherapist to come and join our expanding service, to work as a key part of the multidisciplinary team as our Services Family Therapist providing us with your knowledge and expertise on systems around our clients and on group dynamics. In this 3 days per week post, which can be flexible (but must include a Thursday). You set up and run family therapy clinics across the county dependant on our client need geography. You will run these sessions as the primary, alongside a secondary facilitator from within the team. Working together in providing high quality family therapy to client's and their families identified together with the team and our individual clients themselves, as client's who would benefit from this pathway within the service.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Main duties of the job
Deliver a professionally autonomous systemic assessment and psychotherapy service, following the Maudsley model, to clients and their families. Run clinics at appropriate NHS locations across the county. Offerhighly specialist systemic advice and consultation on formulations and treatment plans to NHS colleagues and external agencies. Actively participate inmultidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings,providing guidance on family systems and group dynamics, and supporting the team in identifying suitable cases. Take responsibility forsupervising trainees, particularly systemic psychotherapists up to Master's level.Contribute to CPD training and development for other professionals within Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, as agreed with the Service Lead.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Details
Date posted
12 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
201-25-919
Job locations
Truro Health Park
Infirmary Hill
Truro
TR12JA
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Knowledge, education and expereince
Essential
- Professional qualification in nursing, clinical psychology or equivalent
- Masters or Doctoral level qualification in systemic psychotherapy
- Registration with UKCP and a member of UK Association for Family Therapy and System Practice
- Evidence of enthusiasm for working in specific field of Adult ED in Job spec
Desirable
- Targeted/specialist mental health services
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Analytic and judgement skills in processing the great complexity of information arising from systemic understanding; requiring assessment and formulation and then prioritising from a range of options while at the same time attempting to maintain a collaborative alliance with family members and other professionals
- Skills in organising and implementing audit projects and research
Knowledge, education and expereince
Essential
- Professional qualification in nursing, clinical psychology or equivalent
- Masters or Doctoral level qualification in systemic psychotherapy
- Registration with UKCP and a member of UK Association for Family Therapy and System Practice
- Evidence of enthusiasm for working in specific field of Adult ED in Job spec
Desirable
- Targeted/specialist mental health services
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Analytic and judgement skills in processing the great complexity of information arising from systemic understanding; requiring assessment and formulation and then prioritising from a range of options while at the same time attempting to maintain a collaborative alliance with family members and other professionals
- Skills in organising and implementing audit projects and research
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Truro Health Park
Infirmary Hill
Truro
TR12JA
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Truro Health Park
Infirmary Hill
Truro
TR12JA
Employer's website
Salary range
- £47,810 - £54,710 per year