Job summary Are you a qualified and accredited CBT therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to work within a supportive team? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced therapist to join our friendly and multi-disciplinary team at West Cheshire CYPMH. This is a maternity cover role, full time post on a fixed-term 12 month contract. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering CBT interventions to children and young people aged 0-18 years old, experiencing a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties. You will work collaboratively with a team of mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care to our service users. Main duties of the job During this maternity cover role, the cognitive behavioural therapist will be a valued member of the multidisciplinary Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMH) Responsibilities: Assess, accept and prioritise referrals to the service, adhering to local CYPMH' Operational Policy. Contribute to clinical development, team clinical thinking, and support the clinical leadership team alongside clinical coordinators. 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 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 373-CYP1368 Job locations Marsden House Brookdale Place Chester CH1 3DY 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 Post graduate qualification in CBT. The postholder will be BABCP accredited or BABCP accreditable and working towards BABCP accreditation within the first year of employment. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BABCP. Desirable Core mental health profession, registered with appropriate regulatory body (e.g. HCPC, NMC) Specialist clinical skills for working with children & young people who have experienced complex trauma Training in another psychological therapy e.g. EMDR, family intervention Post graduate qualification in clinical supervision. Demonstrate knowledge and use of research methodology. Demonstrate professional activity via conference presentation, teaching experience, publication or similar 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 young person and their carers. 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 Knowledge of, and ability to work with issues of confidentiality and consent To work within ethical and professional guidelines Desirable Expert knowledge of evidence based psychological interventions for depression, anxiety, OCD and trauma Knowledge of legislation in relation to the children and young people and mental health. Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for individuals with complex difficulties). Knowledge of specific models of cognitive behavioural interventions for working with children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties Experience Essential Experience of utilising specialist cognitive behavioural assessment and treatment for a wide range of presenting problems. Experience in a specialist cognitive behavioural therapist clinical role, providing specialist treatment packages. Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Experience of partnership and cross organisational working Experience of working autonomously Experience of conducting mental health assessments and risk assessments. Desirable Experience of working with individuals experiencing a first episode psychosis, and/or individuals with at risk mental states Experience of running a range of groups/workshops /courses for service users with psychosis and their carers. Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Experience supervising staff from a range of disciplines, at a range of levels within a mental health setting. Experience of multidisciplinary team working. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post graduate qualification in CBT. The postholder will be BABCP accredited or BABCP accreditable and working towards BABCP accreditation within the first year of employment. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BABCP. Desirable Core mental health profession, registered with appropriate regulatory body (e.g. HCPC, NMC) Specialist clinical skills for working with children & young people who have experienced complex trauma Training in another psychological therapy e.g. EMDR, family intervention Post graduate qualification in clinical supervision. Demonstrate knowledge and use of research methodology. Demonstrate professional activity via conference presentation, teaching experience, publication or similar 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 young person and their carers. 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 Knowledge of, and ability to work with issues of confidentiality and consent To work within ethical and professional guidelines Desirable Expert knowledge of evidence based psychological interventions for depression, anxiety, OCD and trauma Knowledge of legislation in relation to the children and young people and mental health. Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for individuals with complex difficulties). Knowledge of specific models of cognitive behavioural interventions for working with children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties Experience Essential Experience of utilising specialist cognitive behavioural assessment and treatment for a wide range of presenting problems. Experience in a specialist cognitive behavioural therapist clinical role, providing specialist treatment packages. Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Experience of partnership and cross organisational working Experience of working autonomously Experience of conducting mental health assessments and risk assessments. Desirable Experience of working with individuals experiencing a first episode psychosis, and/or individuals with at risk mental states Experience of running a range of groups/workshops /courses for service users with psychosis and their carers. Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Experience supervising staff from a range of disciplines, at a range of levels within a mental health setting. Experience of multidisciplinary team working. 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Marsden House Brookdale Place Chester CH1 3DY Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)