Family & Systemic Psychotherapist - Adult Eating Disorders
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Oxford Health NHS Trust Family & Systemic Psychotherapist - Adult Eating Disorders
The closing date is 14 September 2026
Job summary
Are you a qualified Family & Systemic Psychotherapist looking to work within a specialist Adult Eating Disorders Service?
We're looking for a qualified Family & Systemic Psychotherapist registered with UKCP (or an equivalent professional body) to join our established multidisciplinary team in Wiltshire.This part-time role (28 hours per week) offers the opportunity to deliver specialist assessment and evidence-based family interventions for adults with eating disorders and their families.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist systemic assessment and formulation for inpatients with complex eating disorders and co-occurring mental health difficulties.
- Deliver evidence-based family and systemic psychotherapy interventions to patients, families, carers, couples and wider support networks.
- Offer group supervision sessions to the MDT
- Manage a complex caseload with autonomous clinical decision-making
- Support staff in developing their systemic thinking and practice through teaching, consultation, and supervision.
- Offer highly specialist systemic consultation to MDT colleagues regarding systemic aspects of care, risk, engagement, and recovery
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum | pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
267-OA8178287-A
Job locations
Cotswold House
Savernake Hospital, London Road
Marlborough
SN8 2HL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Level qualification systemic psychotherapy
- Registration as a systemic psychotherapist with UKCP or equivalent body
- Firs Professional qualification in a relevant discipline
Desirable
- UKCP Registered Supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience as a Systemic Psychotherapist and family therapy process relevant to client group
Desirable
- Experience within specialists eating disorder services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessment / intervention with adults and families in a mental health or equivalent setting
Desirable
- Experience of Service Development, audit, research or quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Level qualification systemic psychotherapy
- Registration as a systemic psychotherapist with UKCP or equivalent body
- Firs Professional qualification in a relevant discipline
Desirable
- UKCP Registered Supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience as a Systemic Psychotherapist and family therapy process relevant to client group
Desirable
- Experience within specialists eating disorder services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessment / intervention with adults and families in a mental health or equivalent setting
Desirable
- Experience of Service Development, audit, research or quality improvement initiatives
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Cotswold House
Savernake Hospital, London Road
Marlborough
SN8 2HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Cotswold House
Savernake Hospital, London Road
Marlborough
SN8 2HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Modern Matron
Vicky Bradley
01865904402
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum | pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
267-OA8178287-A
Job locations
Cotswold House
Savernake Hospital, London Road
Marlborough
SN8 2HL
United Kingdom
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