A Vacancy at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000
The relocation package is available for those needing to relocate to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply; please see the attached document. If applicable, please mention this in your application for further discussion if invited to interview.
We have a rare opportunity to join our expanding Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (CAPT) team within Cheshire’s 0-18 Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS). This new role demonstrates CWP’s commitment to delivering innovative, psychoanalytically informed, evidence-based care for children, young people, and families.
This position is ideal for a band 8b CAPT, or band 8a CAPT aiming to develop clinical leadership skills and progress to a more senior grade with a development plan. (Applicants currently at band 7 with at least 2 years post-qualification experience may be considered for an 8a-8b development post). You will join following the successful launch of the Trust-wide Consultant CAPT, reflecting CWP’s dedication to developing 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 key member of our MDT, providing strong clinical leadership and collaborating with various mental health professionals. Your role involves delivering highly specialist psychoanalytic assessments and treatments for children and young people with severe and complex mental health issues, primarily based in one of our Cheshire CYPMHS 0-18 services. There are also opportunities to offer placements for trainee CAPTs, in partnership with the DChPsychPsych programme at NSCAP. Please see the full job description for details.
At CWP, we pride ourselves on our progressive approach to mental health care across all ages, providing opportunities for engagement in clinical networks, service development, evaluation, and research.
We offer:
1. Clinical and professional supervision
2. Ongoing professional development
3. A supportive working environment fostering service innovation and research
For more information, please contact Dr. Tim Smith at 01270 253841 or via email, or arrange an informal visit/discussion.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) delivers health and care services for over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care, along with three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites, with services extending across Wirral, Cheshire, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, and Liverpool, and providing specialist services for the North West.
Our goal is to improve community lives through a compassionate, person-centered approach. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by the CQC and overall Good.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organization, and holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to inclusive recruitment and valuing diversity, welcoming applications from those with direct experience of our services.
We offer up to three weeks of induction through our 'Prepare to Care' program to help new starters integrate seamlessly.
Whether starting your career or seeking to apply your skills in a new role, CWP offers opportunities to suit you.
Please download the full job description from the ‘documents to download’ section for detailed responsibilities.
Our recruitment process is based on competence and values. We encourage you to review CWP’s values and reflect on how they align with your personal values, providing examples in your application.
Support and guidance for your application are available via our website and recruitment team at 01244 393100 or email. If you have a disability, meet the essential criteria, and wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this in your application.
Applicants will need to pay for their DBS check, with costs deducted from salary post-appointment. Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is encouraged, with an annual fee of £16.
Applicants are advised to apply early, as the vacancy may close before the deadline if a large number of applications are received.
Good luck with your application. We look forward to welcoming you to Team CWP!
This advert closes on Wednesday, 4 June 2025.
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