Consultant Family and Systemic Psychotherapist | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£81,774 - £93,879 per annum, pro rata (Incl. of HCAS)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Reading, RG6 6BZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

Are you aforward-lookingFamily& Systemic Psychotherapistwith outstanding clinicalknowledge,extensive post qualification experience,anda track recordofsuccessful clinical and professional leadershipand strategic working?

Do you havea passion forhigh qualityNHS provision andareyou energetic and ready for your next career move?

Then thisexciting ConsultantFamily& SystemicTherapistpost (three days a week/0.6wte)may be for you.

We arelooking for the right persontoprovideclinical,professionaland strategicleadershipforfamily therapyand systemicprovisionacross Berkshire.

Youwillwork clinically in your area of specialism (a background inNHS mental healthservices, and experience of working withchildren and young peopleis essential)and provide clinical supervision,consultationand training asrequiredacross services.

Thereis some flexibility for hybrid working,butyou willbe requiredtobe in the office andtraveltosites acrossBerkshiremost days.

We are committedtohigh qualitycare,and youwillbe committed toleading and developing both services and staff,implementing governance frameworks,andcollaboratingacross services, roles,andsystemstobenefitservice users and staff.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead systemic and family therapy provision across the Trust, working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to enhance psychological care and service delivery.

You will maintain a specialist clinical role, preferably within CAMHS, although other specialisms may be considered. You may also work across services where your expertise is required.

Drawing on your specialist knowledge and experience, you will provide leadership, supervision, consultation, training and clinical governance across mental health, learning disability and physical health services for people of all ages.

You will oversee systemic and family therapy provision, ensuring qualified and trainee family therapists receive high-quality supervision, professional leadership and clinical support to deliver effective assessments and interventions.

Working with Consultant Psychologists and Heads of Service, you will influence strategic service and workforce development, supporting accessible, high-quality psychological care pathways across the Trust.

You will need excellent interpersonal, collaborative and strategic skills to work effectively across services and professional groups.

You will join an established psychological leadership team, with opportunities to develop your leadership and change management skills while improving patient and staff wellbeing.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority

• Committed to providing good quality, safe services

• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance

• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell

• Generous NHS pension scheme

• Excellent learning and career development opportunities

• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles

• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services

• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants

• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality

• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave

• Free parking across Trust sites

The ‘must haves’ for this role:

1. Bachelor’s degree graded at 2:2 or above OR Graduate qualification in relevant mental health or social care related discipline or equivalent, e.g. Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC), Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC, or Social Worker registered with Social Work England

2. Post graduate qualification (MSc or equivalent) in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy that is accredited by the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice (AFT)

3. Psychotherapist Registration with UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) within the College of Family, Couple and Systemic Psychotherapy (CFCSP)

4. Post-graduate qualification (or equivalent) in systemic supervision

5. Extensive clinical experience (preferably mental health, children and young people background)

6. A record of successful clinical and professional leadership, strategic working and good governance, alongside extensive experience as a specialist clinician and supervisor, and evidence of providing training and consultation to others

7. Ability to work autonomously and develop effective interpersonal networks

8. Ability to travel between sites in Berkshire

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, it’s important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We have identified that this is a role where we have underrepresentation of ethnically diverse colleagues. As part of our commitment to inclusion and Unity Against Racism we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria and identify as: Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, Mixed and ‘Other’ Ethnic Groups.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Kim Jones on 07786703615 or email: kim.jones@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

This advert closes on Friday 6 Nov 2026

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