Job Description

Main area

8a Clinical Psychologist or 7 to 8a CP Development Post

Grade

Band 8a

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

373-CYP1376-A RR

Site

0-18 Central CYPMHS

Town

Crewe

Salary

46,148 - 60,504 per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

10/06/2025 23:59



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Job overview

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 please see attached document.



If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you if you are invited to interview.



We have an incredible opportunity to join our expanding

Psychology workforce

within the

0-18 Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS)

in East Cheshire. This brand-new role reflects

CWP's strong commitment to delivering innovative, evidenced based care

for children, young people & families.



This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced

Clinical Psychologist

or someone looking to take their next step with a

7 to 8a development post

. You'll be joining after the successful introduction of a Cheshire-wide

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

& several

Principal Clinical Psychologists across Cheshire

, demonstrating our dedication to developing & investing in psychological services.



If you're interested in joining a service that's transforming the landscape of child and adolescent mental health care, we encourage you to apply.

For more information please contact Dr. Lauren Adderley.

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Main duties of the job

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.



As a

Clinical Psychologist

, you'll bring your expertise to deliver

specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions

. You'll be a vital member of our multidisciplinary team (MDT), collaborating with mental health professionals, psychological therapists & psychiatrists. You will share knowledge through training, consultation & complex case discussions with non-psychologist colleagues. With close ties to the

DClinPsy programmes at Liverpool, Lancaster, & Manchester

, you'll have the opportunity to

supervise and support

Trainees and Assistant Psychologists.



At

CWP

, we pride ourselves on being

transformational and forward-thinking

in our approach to mental health care across all ages. You'll have opportunities to engage in

clinical networks

, contribute to

service development, evaluation, & research

.

We Offer:

Clinical and professional supervision

from experienced senior staff. Ongoing

professional development

to support your growth. A supportive, innovative environment that encourages

service innovation

and

research

.



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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 and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.



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.

We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.



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.


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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.



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: cwp.recruitment@nhs.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.



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.



Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!




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Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential criteria

Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) HPC registered Doctoral level training in clinical psychology as accredited by the BPS #####

Desirable criteria

Additional Psychotherapy qualification Supervision Qualification Prequalification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology ####

Knowledge and Expertise

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Essential criteria

Skills in conducting complex psychological assessment and intervention frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex and / or sensitive information to clients and professional colleagues within and outside the NHS Evidence of continuing professional development Skills in providing consultation to other professionals and non-professional groups #####

Desirable criteria

Experience of liaison with other health professionals Experience of providing teaching and training Experience of contributing to policy and service development Knowledge of psychological techniques to treat a range of disorders with specific reference to difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc). High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups. ####

Experience

#####

Essential criteria

Expertise in neuropsychological assessment Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients #####

Desirable criteria

Experience of liaison with other health professionals Experience of providing teaching and training and or supervision Experience of contributing to policy and service development Experience of working with adults with complex mental health difficulties Experience of working with clients who are on the autistic spectrum Experience of working with groups Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts Experience of working with clients with a learning disability
Applicant requirements


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.



Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Rachel Williams

Job title

Principal Clinical Psychologist

Email address

rachel.williams153@nhs.net

Additional information

If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact

cwp.recruitment@nhs.net

or telephone 01244 393100