Family and Systemic Psychotherapist

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

The post holder will deliver specialist systemic psychotherapy and consultation as part of the Inverclyde CAMHS MDT. The role includes systemic assessment, formulation, therapy, participation in MDT discussions, and contribution to risk planning. The post also offers opportunities for service development, audit, reflective practice, and internal training.

Please see below a typical week with us,

• Direct clinical work with families

• MDT meetings and case discussions

• Joint work or consultation across disciplines

• Systemic supervision/line management

• Administration and documentation

• CPD and reflective practice sessions

• Contribution to improvement projects

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Base location - Greenock Health and Care Centre

Permanent, Part-time

Shift Pattern - Flexible working pattern between normal working hours

Key responsibilities:

• Provide specialist systemic assessment, formulation, and therapy

• Deliver evidence-based systemic interventions

• Contribute to MDT case formulation, risk assessment, and care planning

• Provide systemic consultation to colleagues and multi-agency partners

• Maintain high-quality clinical records and outcome measures

• Contribute to audit, service development, and quality improvement

• Offer guidance and learning opportunities to trainees and junior staff

• Engage in trauma-informed, relational, and family-focused practice

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Specialist systemic psychotherapy skills

• Ability to deliver evidence-based systemic interventions

• Understanding of trauma-informed, relational, and family-focused practice

• Skills in MDT working, consultation, and risk planning

• Commitment to CPD, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Irene Cronin, Lead Family and Systemic Psychotherapist - Irene.cronin@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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