Job Description

Main area

Primary Care

Grade

Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

373-SMH2515

Site

Vale House Resource Centre

Town

Winsford

Salary

38,682 - 46,580 per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

09/12/2025 23:59

Interview date

18/12/2025

Job overview

The post-holder will work within Central Cheshire NHS Talking Therapies service providing high volume, low intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based guided self-help interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.



The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.



The successful applicant will be required to be flexible in their hours of working as the Talking Therapies service operates 8.00 am - 8.00 pm.


We will consider supporting an element of remote working for the successful candidate.


Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to be completed on 10th December and the proposed interview date is 18th December.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work within Central Cheshire NHS Talking Therapies and provide, low intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based guided self-help interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.



Provide clinical supervision / case management to Psychological wellbeing practitioners within the service.



Support the Step 2 Lead and Management Team to maintain the service provision and development and meet and maintain Key Performance Indicators

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

Talking Therapies Post Graduate Certificate in evidence based psychological Interventions OR Post graduate certificate involving mental health in primary care

Desirable criteria

An Talking Therapies qualification in supervision Psychology degree #

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential criteria

Knowledge of different models for understanding anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care. Understanding of models of Biopsychosocial assessment, referral management, recordkeeping and evidence-based brief psychological interventions. Experience of working with clients in a primary care setting A good understanding of the Talking Therapies model and service delivery

Desirable criteria

Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniques Ability to work through interpreters #

Experience

Essential criteria

Significant experience of working with people with common mental health problems Able to manage own case load efficiently and achieve agreed activity targets. Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying experiences in offering and delivering the range of evidence-based Talking Therapies low intensity interventions. Experience of and ability to provide mentorship and supervisor role within step 2 services. Consolidated and reflective supervised post-qualifying experience in a community setting. Experience of working with clients in a primary care setting. Experience of assessing and working with a wide spectrum of mental health issues and working with people with common mental health problems Experience of working within the Talking Therapies culture

Desirable criteria

Experience of line management and leadership or commitment to undertake Trust training programme. Experience of dealing with issues relating to Child Protection/vulnerable adult legislation Substantial experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork Experience of 'partnership working' Evidence of working within a service development role.
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

Sophie McCready

Job title

Lead Step 2

Email address

sophie.mccready1@nhs.net

Telephone number

03003030639

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

James Sturmey Clinical Lead

james.sturmey@nhs.net

03003030639