Job summaryThis is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Systemic Psychotherapist to join the leadership team at Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service, and work alongside Psychiatry, Nursing, Psychology, OT, and Lived Experience Practitioner colleagues to deliver service excellence.The postholder will be the lead Systemic Psychotherapist for our all-age eating disorder service and will provide strategic leadership and vision for the development of systemic interventions within the service. In addition to direct clinical work you will supervise and develop our team of systemic psychotherapists, contribute to the teaching and training of others, and help promote systemic thinking within our organisation.The ideal candidate has all-age skills as applicable to eating disorder treatment, including a knowledge of Family-Based Treatment for young people with eating disorders. Vincent Square is committed to the wellbeing, learning and development of all staff members and you will have access to CPD opportunities through the service and through connection with the of the Family Therapy professional group within the Trust.Interested candidates are welcome to visit us, or can call Rachel Clancy (Head of Service) or Laura Fialko (Psychology Lead) for additional information.As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users.Main duties of the jobTo work with the Eating Disorder Leads on behalf of the discipline as the Lead Family & Systemic Psychotherapist in the all age Eating Disorder ServiceTo provide highly specialist systemic psychotherapy with clinical autonomy and to work in ways which are sensitive to the needs of families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds, and to support others to do the same.To ensure that effective systems are in place for the supervision, teaching, consultation, support and clinical governance of systemic family therapy work within the serviceTo work jointly and collaboratively with other team members in order to enhance and develop work with families by providing highly specialist systemic knowledge and skills.About usCNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 7,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. You can become a member by visiting our website.Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them and new actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBTQ+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.CNWL is recognized locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description and person specification documents which outline the roles, responsibilities, skills, knowledge and experience required for the post.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialPost-graduate qualification in a relevant field of social welfare or mental health and demonstrable practice over a significant period (or established equivalence according to AFT criteria)Postgraduate qualification in family/systemic psychotherapyRegistration as a systemic psychotherapist with UKCP or equivalent bodyDesirableRelevant training in delivering family / systemic psychotherapy within the field of eating disorders or complex casesEXPERIENCEEssentialSubstantial practice in relevant first profession (or established equivalence as above)Significant practice of family therapy with clients who present with problems that reflect the full range of clinical severityExperience working with children and young people, parents and couplesSignificant experience of supervisionDesirableExperience of other treatment approachesExperience of family therapy within the field of eating disorders or other complex, difficult to treat client groupExperience of research and auditExperience running parenting groupsExperience of policy developmentKNOWLEDGEEssentialEvidence base in relation to parenting issuesResearch and research methodology at post-graduate level in relation to parenting issues.The impact of abuse, trauma and other adverse experiences on children and familiesChild protection policies and proceduresChild development in relation to family and parenting issuesOther modalities (i.e. psychoanalytical, behavioural etc.) sufficient to engage appropriately with multidisciplinary team colleagues and their work with clients/patientsDesirableKnowledge of the theory and practice of family therapy within the field of eating disordersKnowledge of legislation in relation to eating disorders and mental healthPublication or presentation of research in the field of eating disorders and / or family therapySKILLSEssentialAdvanced skills in working with children and families with mental health and social problems using a variety of approaches coherent with a systemic perspective.Ability to apply analytical skills to multi-layered complex cases.Ability to formulate comprehensive assessments and offer effective treatment based on systemic principles.Ability to provide ongoing treatment in complex, often unstable, and frequently changing circumstances.Ability to liaise with and manage complex professional networks in relation to individuals and families.Ability to manage high levels of emotional distress and think clearly in emotionally charged situations. Ability to manage the risk of verbal and physical aggression.Ability to manage and plan own workload.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsOTHER REQUIREMENTSEssentialAbility to adhere to and promote equal opportunities in the development of the service.Willingness and ability to work in co-operation with others.Physically able to withstand the effort of working in conditions of stressDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCentral and North West London NHS Foundation TrustAddressSouth Kensington & Chelsea Mental Health Centre1 Nightingale Place, Kensington & ChelseaLondonSW10 9NGEmployer's websitehttps://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)