Job Description

Main area

CYP Clinical Psychologist - Integrated Eating Disorder Service

Grade

Band 8a

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time Compressed hours
10 hours per week (no)

Job ref

373-CYP1509

Site

Ancora House

Town

Chester

Salary

55,690 - 62,682 per annum pro rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

04/01/2026 23:59

Interview date

21/01/2026

Job overview

Are you a experienced Clinical Psychologist or a newly qualified? We could have the opportunity that you have been waiting for. Cheshire and Merseyside Adolescent Eating Disorder Service (CHEDS) is a regional outpatient/inpatient service offering evidenced based treatment approaches to 13 - 18 year olds who present with an eating disorder, and their families / carers. The Service has strong links with Ancora House, and the trust has close research links with the University of Liverpool. The service also works very closely with locality eating disorder community teams within Cheshire and Merseyside.



We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Psychologist to join our multi-disciplinary team, which includes three existing Clinical Psychologists. The successful candidate will participate in the delivery of specialist inpatient interventions to improve the health outcomes for young people who present with eating disorders. The successful candidate will be based at the integrated eating disorder unit at Ancora House. The post is part time.



Planned shortlist date is 6th of Jan and planned interview date is 21st of Jan.

Main duties of the job

We offer an excellent preceptorship, with the opportunity to develop skills within a specialist setting and to be part of the development of an evidenced based service. There is a strong commitment to professional development through Appraisal and the provision of individual supervision. Applicants should possess a Post-graduate/ doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology.



We would consider experienced candidates or those approaching the end of clinical training. We will consider candidate approaching the end of their clinical psychology training and seeking a development role. Band 7, rising to Band 8a after successful completion of the developmental role.



There are opportunities to be involved in service development e.g. integrated eating disorder unit. We offer a range of group work, involving Parent Group, Multi Family Therapy Group, RO-DBT, Body Image and DBT-coping skills. We provide consultation to the eating disorder community teams and other services on a regular basis. In CHEDS there is lots of opportunity to work with complex cases and co morbidities. There are lots of great opportunities to develop your CPD as this is highly valued and supported within the service along with further specialist training.

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 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.

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!

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the BPS and required by HCPC (or equivalent level approved by BPS/ HCPC). HCPC registration and maintenance of registration. Expertise and/or training in Clinical Supervision for doctorate level trainees (for band 8a) as may supervise trainee Clinical Psychologists.

Desirable criteria

Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Post-doctoral training in a specialised area of psychological practice. #

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential criteria

Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. 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. Ability to function independently as a Psychologist within a Team. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practised within the clinical fields of psychology. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Specialist knowledge and expertise in relation to a particular speciality as demonstrated by post-doctoral training (band 8a). This may take the form of a continuous training course or a number of short courses or evidence of work place training via specialist supervision. Ability to use this specialist knowledge for service development as well as in a clinical capacity.

Desirable criteria

Experience or special interest in Autistic Spectrum Continuum (ASC), and/or Neuropsychology Experience in Cognitive Behaviour therapy. Experience in practice of a specialist psychological therapy. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. #

Experience

Essential criteria

Post-qualification NHS experience of working as a clinical psychologist therapeutically with adult clients with varied psychological problems. Experience of engaging and sustaining work with ambivalent clients Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care within the context of a multi -disciplinary teams and care plans.

Desirable criteria

Experience of liaison with other health professionals. Experience of providing teaching and training. Experience of contributing to policy and service development. Experience of working with adults with complex mental health difficulties. Experience of working with Older Adults Expertise in neuropsychological assessment
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

Holly Ashton

Job title

Team Manager

Email address

holly.ashton@nhs.net

Telephone number

01244 393220

Additional information

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

cwp.recruitment@nhs.net

or telephone 0300 303 3157