Systemic Practitioner | Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
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Company: Lancashire Care Foundation Trust
Do you want to be part of a rapidly developing service? Are you committed to improving the lives of Children, Young People and their families?
In a period of exciting change, South Cumbria CYPMH Service are looking to recruit a part time Systemic Practitioner, within a Band 7 post, to complement the wider multi-disciplinary CYPMH Service; a busy, friendly service providing a range of treatment approaches to children and young people 0 – 18yrs including CBT, EMDR, Systemic Family Therapy, psychiatry, psychology and DBT. We also work in close collaboration with partner agencies.
We work with children, young people and families up to the age of 18 years presenting with a wide range of moderate to severe, emotional and mental health difficulties. Experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties is essential. The role will focus on undertaking Triage calls, comprehensive mental health assessments, formulations and risk assessments as well as carrying out evidence based therapeutic interventions to support children and families experiencing difficulties relating to complex mental health needs.
We are committed to ongoing continuous professional development of our staff and as a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in various training initiatives, including CYPIAPT.
The hours of work are 9am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday and as we have bases in Barrow and Kendal, travel across the South Cumbria locality will be required and therefore a car driver will be essential.
To contribute to a high quality specialist family therapy service to Young People and families with complex emotional and mental health needs as part of the South Cumbria CYPMH Service.
To provide specialist assessment, formulation and therapy within the service.
To offer advice, consultancy and supervision, under supervision and support the work of colleagues providing care and treatment, according to expertise.
To work with the Senior Family Therapist to provide training to a range of qualified and unqualified staff across mental health areas, as agreed.
To be part of the Duty Rota, managing day-to-day incoming referrals, urgent mental health queries, and acute crisis responses for children and young people.
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Keeping our workforce well
This advert closes on Thursday 22 Oct 2026
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum (subject to confirmation)
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Systemic Practitioner | Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust employer: Lancashire Care Foundation Trust
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to providing a supportive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible working options and a commitment to diversity, the Trust fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that staff can thrive while making a meaningful impact in mental health and community services across the region.
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Lancashire Care Foundation Trust Recruitment Team
