CBT Therapist

TN United Kingdom; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated practitioners for their Community Eating Disorder Service. This exciting role focuses on early intervention for young individuals facing eating disorders, promoting rapid recovery and family involvement. You will collaborate with a supportive team, utilizing evidence-based treatments tailored to young people's needs. Join a compassionate organization recognized for its outstanding care, where your contributions will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to help others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation Package up to £8,000

Compassionate Work Environment

Inclusive Recruitment Practices

Comprehensive Induction Program

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in mental health-related fields.
• Registration with relevant health care professional councils.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat individuals eligible for the FREED intervention pathway.
• Engage with families and provide early intervention for eating disorders.

Skills

Mental Health Expertise

Psychological Interventions

Family Involvement

Knowledge of NICE Guidelines

Education

Professional Qualification (Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Counselling)

Registration with NMC or HCPC

Post Qualification Study in Psychotherapy

Job description

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Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Crewe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Community Eating Disorder Service and be one of the practitioners delivering the new early intervention section of the eating disorder service: FREED (First Episode Rapid Early Intervention for Eating Disorders) model in CWP Eating disorder services.

You will be involved in engaging, assessing and providing interventions for those eligible for FREED: early intervention and their families. The model delivers a rapid intervention for younger people who have more recently developed an eating disorder, preventing the illness from becoming entrenched and more difficult to treat. This significantly reduces the impact on the individual and the family.

You will be working with and supported by the other members of the Macclesfield Eating Disorder Service, but will also liaise with the FREED workers embedded in our Community Eating Disorder Services in Chester and Wirral as well as being supported by our FREED Champion.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of people who are eligible and would benefit from the Freed Early intervention pathway and the Eating Disorder Service. The FREED care package adapts existing evidence-based treatments to the specific developmental needs of young people presenting with a first episode of illness. This includes a greater emphasis on family involvement, attention to social media use as a potential illness maintaining factor, and attention to transitions (such as transitions out of child/adolescent services and those to university, employment and other adult roles).

Working for our organisation

**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

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 Trust’s 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 Trust’s 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 Trust’s 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 . If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – 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 £13 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

• Professional qualification (e.g. Nursing, Occupational therapy, Counselling)
• Registration (with NMC or HCPC) and/or Accreditation with BACP
• Additional post qualification study in a specific psychotherapeutic approach e.g. Post Qualification Framework Module or Post Graduate Certificate or willingness to work towards this qualification

Knowledge and Expertise

• Knowledge of NICE Guidelines and other guidance /policy documents influencing Eating Disorder Service Delivery

Experience

• Experience of working in Mental Health post qualification /accreditation
• Ability to carry and maintain own caseload
• Experience of working with people with Eating Disorders
• Experience of delivering 1:1 Psychological interventions