Family Therapist

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate individual to join the new NHS Children and Young People’s Gender Service (London) in the role of Family Therapist.

The post holder will provide, develop, and ensure the systematic provision of a highly specialist family and systemic psychotherapy service to the CYP Gender Service – London, including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.

The successful applicant will have experience working as a qualified systemic family psychotherapist under supervision in specialism relevant to CYP with Gender Diversity, and experience in the systemic assessment, formulation and intervention of individuals and families with a range of psychological needs that are complex in nature, relevant to the needs of CYP with gender diversity.

Unlock Your Potential And Elevate Your Career By Joining The NHS Children And Young People’s Gender Service (London). You Will Work In a Dynamic, Multi-disciplinary Team With Strong Leadership. We Are Dedicated To Fostering a Supportive Work Environment And Professional Growth. We Are Offering Attractive Recruitment Packages Including

• Link graded posts
• Offering a clear path for advancement
• Training opportunities
• Relocation Support
• Refer a Friend Bonus- up to £500 per referral *T&Cs Apply
  
  

A new clinical pathway has been developed, based on the recommendations of The Cass Review Interim Report, the NHS England interim service specification, and the expertise of many clinicians from across the Northern and Southern Hubs. The service will be delivered by a wide multi-disciplinary team including paediatricians, mental health practitioners, youth workers, nurses, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists. Who patients see will be dependent on the support and care they need.

Children and young people will receive an in-depth assessment of their needs, and a care plan will be developed with them and, if needed, those supporting them. Children and young people may be offered a range of care interventions such as therapy, family therapy, physical health support, or mental health support for any identified difficulties they may want help with. The team will also liaise with health professionals in local services nearer to the child or young person.

It is expected that the NHS Children and Young People’s Gender Service will continue to change and evolve as more learning, research and evidence is developed in this area, and therefore we would encourage applications from individuals with a passion for service improvement, audit and research.

Following the recommendations of The Cass Review Interim Report, two new nationally networked services led by specialist children’s tertiary care providers are being established. The Southern Hub, based in London, is delivered by a partnership of Evelina London Children’s Hospital (part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust), Great Ormond Street Hospital and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

The Northern Hub is delivered by a partnership of Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust). This role is based in the Southern Hub.

We are committed to promoting an environment that embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We would like all our families and staff to feel valued and respected because we try to understand and provide for their individual needs.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gender Development Service Job title: Main Contact Email address: [email protected]