Job summary We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000 The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply. We have an exciting opportunity for two enthusiastic CBT therapists to join our developing psychology service embedded within our Adult Community Mental Health Service (West). Psychological therapies for severe mental health problems are an integral part of community mental health transformation. The appointment of two additional CBT therapists is a step towards developing a psychological workforce that can offer timely access to evidence based psychological therapies. The post is offered as a permanent band 7 CBT therapist, but we welcome applications from existing trainee CBT therapists who have already been accepted by, and are currently enrolled on, one of the Higher education England CBT for severe mental health problems courses. If you are applying for the post as a trainee, this may be offered as a secondment from your substantive CWP contract and you will need to seek your managers approval before applying, or as a fixed term post. If the post is offered as a Band 6 trainee post then the post will be for a fixed term for a maximum of 24 months. Informal discussions and visits are welcomed. Main duties of the job To provide a high-quality specialist assessment, formulation and evidence-based therapy for adults who are under the care of West Cheshire CMHTs. The post holder will be expected to work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures and participate in clinical supervision in line with the expectations of the BABCP. You will be committed to your own continuing professional development and have a role in supporting the development of the multi-disciplinary team as well as a critical awareness of the importance of building and maintaining good relationships with other services. You will join a developing team of psychological professionals and receive professional development support from the Principal Clinical Psychologist/ Locality lead as well as regular CBT model specific clinical supervision from a suitably qualified CBT therapist. About us CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall. We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role. We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 373-SMH2316 Job locations Upton Lea/ Cherry Bank Chester / Ellesmere Port CH2 1BQ Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, 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 Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. 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 https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitmentnhs.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. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). 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 £16 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. If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon. Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, 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 Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. 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 https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitmentnhs.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. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). 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 £16 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. If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Postgraduate diploma or Masters in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Appropriate professional registration (BABCP accreditation) Desirable Post graduate CBT qualification including specialist clinical skills for working with psychosis, bipolar disorder (CBTp), or complex trauma Additional psychotherapy qualification eg. EMDR/DBT/CAT/Family & Systemic Psychotherapy Relevant supervision qualification Core NHS/Social Care professional training Knowledge and Expertise Essential Expert knowledge of the cognitive behavioural model and disorder specific CBT interventions. Expertise in formulating, and applying CBT models to the individual client. Expertise of working as a CBT therapist with adult clients with complex psychological problems Desirable Experience of engaging and sustaining work with clients who struggle to engage. Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care within the context of a multi-disciplinary working Experience Essential Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with GPs, other clinicians and external stakeholders. Experience of multidisciplinary team working. Ability to supervise, mentor and support staff Experience of conducting mental health assessments and risk assessments. Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management which may require sustained and intense concentration. Experience of routine outcome measurement and clinical audits Desirable Experience of liaison with other health professionals Experience of providing teaching and training Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Experience of working with individuals with psychosis, bipolar disorder, personality disorder, complex PTSD and/or individuals with at risk mental states Person Specification Qualifications Essential Postgraduate diploma or Masters in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Appropriate professional registration (BABCP accreditation) Desirable Post graduate CBT qualification including specialist clinical skills for working with psychosis, bipolar disorder (CBTp), or complex trauma Additional psychotherapy qualification eg. EMDR/DBT/CAT/Family & Systemic Psychotherapy Relevant supervision qualification Core NHS/Social Care professional training Knowledge and Expertise Essential Expert knowledge of the cognitive behavioural model and disorder specific CBT interventions. Expertise in formulating, and applying CBT models to the individual client. Expertise of working as a CBT therapist with adult clients with complex psychological problems Desirable Experience of engaging and sustaining work with clients who struggle to engage. Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care within the context of a multi-disciplinary working Experience Essential Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with GPs, other clinicians and external stakeholders. Experience of multidisciplinary team working. Ability to supervise, mentor and support staff Experience of conducting mental health assessments and risk assessments. Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management which may require sustained and intense concentration. Experience of routine outcome measurement and clinical audits Desirable Experience of liaison with other health professionals Experience of providing teaching and training Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Experience of working with individuals with psychosis, bipolar disorder, personality disorder, complex PTSD and/or individuals with at risk mental states 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Upton Lea/ Cherry Bank Chester / Ellesmere Port CH2 1BQ Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)