Insurance - The Association for Family Therapy in the UK


Programme Supervisor (Clinical Lead)
Band 8b £44,258 - £54,714 per annum
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (part-time will be considered)
Permanent Contract
Ref: M1136
Reading has an established Multi-Dimensional Treatment Foster Care Programme (MTFC). The Programme is innovative and evidenced based; it draws on a model developed in Oregon, USA and offers intensive and comprehensively supported foster placements for children in care (aged 10-16) with complex needs. Using your broad clinical experience and management skills you will lead a multi-disciplinary team providing this support, overseeing all clinical aspects.
The National Implementation Team at the Maudsley Foundation Trust (based at sites in Manchester and London) support the Programme and we are on track to achieve accreditation.
Good partnership relationships allow for the post to be seconded from Berkshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust to Reading Children’s Services. As part of both organisations, you’ll enjoy a supportive and stimulating work environment where we’re improving outcomes for children.
This post is ideal for a Clinical Psychologist of Family Therapist, but applications from other professional backgrounds are encouraged.
For further information contact, Kirsty Benson-Allison, Programme Manager, on 01189 553740 or Judith Russell (MTFC Acting Programme Manager) on 0118 9015222.
A disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria will be interviewed.
The Trust positively welcomes applications from those who have personal experience of mental health issues.
How to apply:
www.jobs.nhs.uk
Tel: 0118 982 2912 (24 hour answerphone). Please quote the above reference number.
For all other enquiries contact the Recruitment Department on 0118 982 2759.
Closing date: 10th March 2010
Interview date: 19th March 2010
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.