Job Title: Family/Systemic Therapist (with CAMHS experience) Location: Manchester
Salary: Up to £52k (Dependent on experience)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
About Us: The hospital is a leading specialist mental health facility located in Manchester.
With a reputation for delivering the highest standards of care, the hospital offers 56 beds for inpatient services and provides a wide range of clinical services.
As part of a major healthcare group, we are dedicated to promoting positive, holistic outcomes for our patients, and are a key NHS partner across the North of England.
Benefits: CPD Opportunities: Access to both internal and external professional development.
Salary Progression: Clear salary growth potential and career pathways.
Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 support for personal and professional matters.
Benefits Portal: Exclusive offers and discounts.
? Funded DBS check.
33 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
Birthday Leave to celebrate your special day.
Free parking and ? subsidised meals in a welcoming, restaurant-style environment.
? Supervision: Ongoing professional and clinical supervision to support your development.
Pleasant working environment in a small, friendly hospital with a close-knit team.
The Role: We are seeking a dedicated Family/Systemic Therapist with CAMHS experience to join our team.
This role will involve working within our Child and Adolescent Inpatient Eating Disorder Services , collaborating closely with a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive assessments and interventions for young people and their families referred to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
As part of our team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of evidence-based therapeutic services while helping improve outcomes for young people facing complex mental health challenges.
Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality, evidence-based systemic therapy for children and adolescents with eating disorders and their families.
Provide assessments, therapeutic interventions, and ongoing support within the CAMHS framework.
Work in line with regulatory standards set by CQC , QNIC , and other relevant bodies.
Regularly assess and monitor the effectiveness of treatments, using goal-based outcomes to ensure the best care for patients.
Actively contribute to the development of care pathways, treatment protocols, and other service improvements.
Participate in service development initiatives, including the integration of service user feedback and in-house training.
Provide specialist supervision, training, and consultation to colleagues, supporting the development of their practice through reflective groups and formulation meetings.
Engage in multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure integrated care for young people and their families.
Qualifications & Experience: Essential: Accredited Family/Systemic Therapist qualification (e.g., UKCP, AFT, or equivalent).
CAMHS experience, particularly in the treatment of eating disorders.
Strong understanding of therapeutic frameworks, evidence-based practices, and outcome measurement in mental health.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable: Experience in working with children and adolescents with complex mental health needs.
Familiarity with CQC, QNIC, and other regulatory frameworks.
Additional qualifications or training in relevant therapeutic modalities.