CYP CBT Therapist

The successful candidate will provide specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy assessments and evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. They will manage a clinical caseload, develop formulations and treatment plans, undertake risk assessments and work collaboratively with families, schools and partner agencies to support positive outcomes.

As a Band 7 clinician, the post holder will play a key role within the multidisciplinary team, providing consultation, supervision and clinical leadership to colleagues. They will contribute to service development, support waiting list management, participate in audit and quality improvement activities and help ensure that the service delivers safe, effective care.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical assessment, formulation, risk management and therapeutic skills, alongside the ability to engage young people with complex presentations. We are seeking an individual who is compassionate, resilient and highly motivated, with strong communication and leadership skills, a commitment to evidence-based practice and a passion for improving the mental health and wellbeing of our children and young people.

We anticipate that there will be a high level of applications for this post, and so potential applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

For further information and for informal discussion please contact: Stephen Peake Team Manager

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £15 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Essential: - Relevant degree in nursing, social care of psychology; - CBT certification, accredited by BABCP (British Assoc. of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapy)

Desirable: - Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.; - Specialist training in Physical Health/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Essential: - Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration; - Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.; - Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BABCP

Desirable: - Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.; - Specialist knowledge and expertise in relation to a particular problem area (Physical Health/ PTSD).; - Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practised within the clinical fields of psychology.; - Formal training in supervision of other Cognitive Behavioural Therapists.; - Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings

Essential: - Experience of specialist psychological assessment and intervention with clients presenting with Physical Health and P.T.S.D.; - Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal and physical abuse.; - Experience of working as a qualified CBT over a minimum of 18 months

Desirable: - Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.; - Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts; - Experience of service user and carer involvement in services.

Essential: - Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)