Job Description

We have a rare opportunity to join our expanding Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (CAPT) workforce in Cheshire's 0-18 Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS). This brand-new role reflects CWP's commitment to delivering innovative, psychoanalytically informed evidenced based care for children, young people & families. This post is based in Chester with an expectation that the successful applicant will also provide input to our Winsford team.



This is an ideal opportunity for a band 8b CAPT, or band 8a CAPT looking to develop their clinical leadership skills and move into a more senior grade in time with the support of a development plan. (Suitable applicants currently working at band 7 who have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience can be considered for an 8a-8b development post). You'll be joining after the successful introduction of the Trust-wide Consultant CAPT alongside CWP's commitment to develop and invest in its Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy workforce.



You must be a full member of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists to apply.



You will be a vital member of our MDT and offer strong clinical leadership skills, collaborating with a range of partner mental health professionals. You will provide highly specialist psychoanalytic assessments and treatment of children and young people presenting with severe and complex mental health difficulties with a main base in one of our Cheshire CYPMHS 0-18 services. With close ties to the DChPsychPsych programme at NSCAP you'll have the opportunity to offer placements for trainee CAPTs. Please download a copy of the job description for full details.



At CWP, we take pride in our forward-thinking approach to mental health care across all ages. You'll have opportunities to engage with our clinical networks, contribute to service development, evaluation and research. We offer: - Clinical and professional supervision - Ongoing professional development to support your growth - A highly supportive working environment that encourages service innovation and research

Please contact Dr Tim Smith for further information T:

01270 253841 E: tim.smith28@nhs.net or to arrange an informal visit/discussion.



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.



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.



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!