Job summary
**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000** 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.
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with eating disorders?
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our East Cheshire 0-18 Eating Disorders Community Team. In this role, you will provide assessment, treatment, and support to children and young people with eating disorders. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, nurses, and dieticians.
Make a real difference in the lives of young people who are struggling with eating disorders.
You will have the opportunity to work with a team of experts in the field, and you will be supported to develop your skills and knowledge.
You will also have significant links with generic community CAMHS, which will allow you to provide a wider range of services to young people and their families.
We are asking that you have a core qualification, national registration and a interest in working with young people and their families with Eating Disorders.
Previous experience of working with Eating Disorders is a major advantage.
Please contact Jane Edwards or Sarah Dukes for further information
Main duties of the job
In addition to the above, you will:
Work alongside Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and other clinicians to provide a comprehensive range of treatment options
Have the opportunity to train in a variety of therapeutic models, including the Maudsley Family Based Treatment
Be part of a team that is committed to research and innovation in the field of eating disorders
If you are passionate about eating disorders and you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, then we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
Provide assessment and diagnosis of eating disorders
Develop and implement treatment plans
Provide individual and group therapy
Work with families to support their child's recovery
Provide education and training to staff and the public
Liaise with generic community CAMHS
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all experienced individuals
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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 Trusts 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 Trusts 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 Trusts 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!
Job description
Job 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 Trusts 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 Trusts 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 Trusts 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Core professional qualification (e.g: RMN, CQSW, OT)
Desirable
- Appropriate qualification at Diploma level in a specific therapeutic modality.
- Knowledge of / expertise in other therapeutic models.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Years of experience working in relevant (Eating Disorder of CAMHS) Mental Health setting.
Desirable
- Experience in group work and family counselling.
- Experience in a mental health Outpatient setting.
- Experience of working in a specialist adolescent eating disorder setting.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and expertise in the application of a specific therapeutic approach in a clinical setting
- Working knowledge of legislation and policy relevant to a mental health setting (e.g: Mental Health Act, NSF).
- Understanding of child and adolescent development within the context of the family.
- Skills in the assessment of risk and deliberate self-harm
Desirable
- Specific training / knowledge in the treatment of eating disorders.
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to young people (e.g: Children Act).
- Evidence of participation in research/audit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Core professional qualification (e.g: RMN, CQSW, OT)
Desirable
- Appropriate qualification at Diploma level in a specific therapeutic modality.
- Knowledge of / expertise in other therapeutic models.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Years of experience working in relevant (Eating Disorder of CAMHS) Mental Health setting.
Desirable
- Experience in group work and family counselling.
- Experience in a mental health Outpatient setting.
- Experience of working in a specialist adolescent eating disorder setting.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and expertise in the application of a specific therapeutic approach in a clinical setting
- Working knowledge of legislation and policy relevant to a mental health setting (e.g: Mental Health Act, NSF).
- Understanding of child and adolescent development within the context of the family.
- Skills in the assessment of risk and deliberate self-harm
Desirable
- Specific training / knowledge in the treatment of eating disorders.
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to young people (e.g: Children Act).
- Evidence of participation in research/audit.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
