CYP Eating Disorder Therapist

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Macclesfield is seeking an Eating Disorder Therapist (Band 6) to join the East Cheshire 0-18 Eating Disorders Community Team on a part-time fixed-term 12-month contract.

You will assess, treat and support children and young people with eating disorders, work within a multidisciplinary team, and have access to training in models like Maudsley Family Based Treatment, while contributing to research and service development.

Qualifications

• Core qualification and national registration in relevant profession.
• Experience working with Eating Disorders CAMHS or similar settings.
• Interest in working with young people and families affected by Eating Disorders.
• Secondment applications are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and diagnosis of eating disorders.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy.
• Work with families to support recovery.
• Provide education and training to staff and the public.
• Liaise with generic community CAMHS.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists and other clinicians.

Skills

Knowledge of other therapeutic models

Education

Diploma level qualification in a therapeutic modality

Job description

Main area Eating Disorder Therapist Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (secondment also an option) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job ref 373-CYP1632

Site Elm House Town Macclesfield Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with eating disorders?

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our East Cheshire 0-18 Eating Disorders Community Team. In this role, you will provide assessment, treatment, and support to children and young people with eating disorders. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, nurses, and dieticians.

Make a real difference in the lives of young people who are struggling with eating disorders.

You will have the opportunity to work with a team of experts in the field, and you will be supported to develop your skills and knowledge.

You will also have significant links with generic community CAMHS, which will allow you to provide a wider range of services to young people and their families.

We are asking that you have a core qualification, national registration and a interest in working with young people and their families with Eating Disorders.

Previous experience of working with Eating Disorders is a major advantage.

Secondment applicants also welcome.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the above, you will:

Work alongside Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and other clinicians to provide a comprehensive range of treatment options

Have the opportunity to train in a variety of therapeutic models, including the Maudsley Family Based Treatment

Be part of a team that is committed to research and innovation in the field of eating disorders

If you are passionate about eating disorders and you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, then we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

Provide assessment and diagnosis of eating disorders

Develop and implement treatment plans

Provide individual and group therapy

Work with families to support their child's recovery

Provide education and training to staff and the public

Liaise with generic community CYPMHS.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all experienced individuals

Working for our organisation

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’re 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 Trust’s 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 Trust’s 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 Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

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.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualification at Diploma level in a specific therapeutic modality.
• Knowledge of / expertise in other therapeutic models.

Knowledge and Expertise

• Years of experience working in relevant (Eating Disorder of CAMHS) Mental Health setting.
• Experience in group work and family counselling.
• Experience in a mental health Outpatient setting.
• Experience of working in a specialist adolescent eating disorder setting.

Experience

• Knowledge and expertise in the application of a specific therapeutic approach in a clinical setting
• Working knowledge of legislation and policy relevant to a mental health setting (e.g: Mental Health Act, NSF).
• Understanding of child and adolescent development within the context of the family.
• Skills in the assessment of risk and deliberate self-harm
• Specific training / knowledge in the treatment of eating disorders.
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to young people (e.g: Children Act).
• Evidence of participation in research/audit.

Trust Values

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C’s: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Victoria Holmes Job title Team Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01625 712042 Additional information

Vickie Holmes and Sarah Dukes - Clinical Co-Ordinator 01625 712042

If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact [e-mail] or telephone [phone]

Giving you time to care, space to think and opportunity to grow

We are Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP). We provide 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.

We have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.

Our services are provided in partnership with commissioners, local authorities, voluntary and independent organisations, people who access our services, their carers and families. The Trust has over 14,500 members and employs more than 4,000 staff across 62 sites, serving a population of over one million people and highly specialist services for two million people.

We offer career opportunities to staff across a range of professions, including:

• Allied health professions - including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, and speech and language therapy
• Medical - including psychiatry and general practice
• Pharmacy
• Clinical support roles
• Estates and facilities
• Support services roles - including HR, communications, ICT,finance and more

At CWP, we believe in giving our staff the time to care, the space to think and the opportunity to grow.

With vacancies across a range of professions, wherever you’re at in your career journey, you’ll find something to suit you. So why not join our team today?