CYP Eating Disorder Therapist | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The CYP Eating Disorder Therapist role at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a part-time contract based in Macclesfield. You will assess and treat children and young people with eating disorders within the East Cheshire 0-18 Eating Disorders Community Team.

Working with a multidisciplinary team, you will provide assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver individual and group therapies, while training staff and liaising with CAMHS teams.

Qualifications

• Core qualification and national registration is required.
• Previous experience of working with Eating Disorders is advantageous.
• Experience working in CAMHS or with children and families is beneficial.

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
• Work alongside psychiatrists, psychologists and other clinicians to offer a range of treatment options
• Train in Maudsley Family Based Treatment and other models
• Be part of a research and innovation focused team

Skills

Eating disorders experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Assessment and therapy

Education

Core qualification and national registration

Job description

CYP Eating Disorder Therapist | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Company: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata

Hours: Part-time

Location: Macclesfield, SK11 8HE

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 26 Oct 2026

Closing date: 25 Nov 2026

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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: [e-mail] or by calling 01244 393100.

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.

This advert closes on Monday 9 Nov 2026

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