Job summary
- Main area
- CAMHS
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-PST009-0126
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- North Wales Adolescent Service
- Town
- Abergele
- Salary
- £56,514 - £63,623 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Family & Systemic Psychotherapist
Band 8a
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Join Us in Transforming Lives: Specialist Family & Systemic Psychotherapist (Band 8a).
Location: North Wales Adolescent Service (NWAS)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)
Salary Band: 8a
Service: Tier 4 CAMHS – Specialist Child & Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Service
Are you ready to make a real difference in young lives?
We are inviting applications for a Highly Specialist Family & Systemic Psychotherapist to join our dynamic and compassionate multi-disciplinary team at NWAS, BCUHB’s Tier 4 Highly Specialist CAMHS Service working with the Kestrel Inpatient Ward and the Kite – Intensive Community Support Team in beautiful North Wales.
This is more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of a forward-thinking, evidence-based service that places families at the heart of recovery. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the role and explore joint working with other highly Specialist Family & Systemic colleagues across North Wales where we have a thriving Community of Practice. Support is available from experienced professionals including the Consultant Nurse/Family & Systemic Psychotherapist and the Consultant Family & Systemic Psychotherapist. Please note that there is no requirement for an original registration eligible under the Mental Health Measure (Wales) for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Who We’re Looking For
- A qualified Family & Systemic Psychotherapist with experience in intensive treatment.
- Someone with additional training in other evidence-based therapeutic models.
- A flexible, resilient practitioner who thrives in emotionally demanding environments.
- A collaborator who values multi-agency working and holistic care.
Ready to Join Us?
Be part of a service that’s compassionate, innovative, and committed to excellence. If you’re passionate about systemic practice and want to work in a region that values both professional and personal wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for an informal conversation.
Let’s shape the future of child and adolescent wellbeing and mental health together.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Relevant degree
- A recognised post graduate Family Therapy or equivalent qualification at level of Masters or higher academic award
- UKCP registration as a family/systemic Psychotherapist
- Highly developed knowledge of systemic theory and practice.
- Knowledge of research design and methodology as practised within the field of family therapy
- Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to this client group i.e. children
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the UKCP/AFT
Desirable criteria
- Additional relevant academic and/or accredited therapeutic qualification
- A professional qualification in a relevant regulated profession eligible under the Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010 e.g. Nursing, Social Work, Clinical Psychology
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial assessed experience of working as a registered family/systemic psychotherapist
- Experience of implementing evidence based family interventions
- Experience in relevant regulated profession e.g. nursing, social work or clinical psychology
- Experience of taking full clinical responsibility for clients’ care, with experience of co-ordinating care within the context of multi-disciplinary care-planning
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working directly with children and young people
- Direct experience of Care Coordination under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Highly developed skills in systemic practice
- Ability to develop, manage and co ordinate family therapy / systemic interviewing
- Ability to develop, manage and co ordinate training packages (staff and young people)
- Ability to develop, manage co ordinate and provide consultation to other professionals
- Ability to work within an evidence based framework
- Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to “hold” the stress of others
- Ability to work with highly distressing clinical material and help others manage this
- Ability to work in contexts of high complexity and ongoing change
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh.
Values
Essential criteria
- Flexible approach to work and the needs of a multidisciplinary service
Desirable criteria
- Aware of and able to demonstrate the Values and Behaviour statements of the Health Board
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to carry out the full range of duties of the post
- Ability to travel between designated sites within the area of work in a timely manner
- Ability to work to professional standards and guidelines
- Capable of being guided by the principles of policies and regulations
Desirable criteria
- Able to work hours flexibly
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stacey Wagstaff
- Job title
- Consultant Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 850056
- Additional information
Jennifer Webster
Clinical Service Manager
NWAS
03000 850056
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