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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Eating Disorder Therapist. The successful applicant will be based within the Integrated Eating Disorder Unit which is a part of CHEDS (CYP Tier 4 CHEDS Eating Disorder Service) within Ancora House in Chester. CHEDS is a regional outpatient service offering evidenced based approaches to 13-18-year-olds who present with an eating disorder and their families / carers. The service provides Tier 4 gatekeeping for young people with eating disorders requiring an inpatient admission across Cheshire and Merseyside. There will be an opportunity for working across the service into our day service programme.</p> <p>Proposed shortlisting date is: 1st of December. Proposed Interview date is: 10th of December</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We are seeking to appoint a skilled and experienced therapist with a genuine interest in working with young people with eating disorders and their families. To deliver specialist assessments, group work and evidence-based interventions. We are keen to hear from individuals with relevant training and experience. There is an opportunity for continued professional development within a specialist and well established multi-disciplinary service. There will also be an opportunity for specific eating disorder training.</p> <p>This post is a permanent part time role.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>17 November 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        per annum pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>373-CYP1512</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Ancora House</p>
      <p>Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road</p>
      <p>Chester</p>
            <p>CH2 1BQ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.</p> <p>At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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: <a href="mailto:cwp.recruitment@nhs.net" target="_blank">cwp.recruitment@nhs.net</a> or by calling 01244 393100.</p> <p>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?</p> <p>Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.</p> <p>At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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: <a href="mailto:cwp.recruitment@nhs.net" target="_blank">cwp.recruitment@nhs.net</a> or by calling 01244 393100.</p> <p>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?</p> <p>Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Core professional  qualification (e;g: nursing;  social work; OT etc)</li>
        
        <li>Minimum Post graduate  qualification and accreditation  in a specific therapeutic  modality (eg: DBT, CBT,  Family / Systemic Therapy)</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge and expertise in  other therapeutic models</li>
          
          <li>Msc level training in a specific  therapeutic modality</li>
          
          <li>Substantial experience in  delivery of a specialist  therapy within an adolescent  eating disorder setting</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Knowledge and Expertise
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge and expertise in  working with adolescents with  mental health problems</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge and expertise in  the application of a specific  therapeutic approach in a  therapeutic setting</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of child and  adolescent development  within the context of the  family</li>
        
        <li>Skills in the assessment of  risk and crisis management</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of legislation  relevant to young people</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge and expertise in  managing adolescents with eating disorders.</li>
          
          <li>Specific training in the  treatment of eating disorders</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of participation in  research and audit</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing  clinical consultation and  supervision within a multidisciplinary team</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Minimum 3 years post  qualification experience in  Child and Adolescent Mental  Health (CAMHS) and/or  eating disorders services</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of developing  professional services and  networks</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of leading on the  development of therapeutic  programmes for young  people and their families /  carers with eating disorders</li>
          
          <li>Experience of audit and  research</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Core professional  qualification (e;g: nursing;  social work; OT etc)</li>
          
          <li>Minimum Post graduate  qualification and accreditation  in a specific therapeutic  modality (eg: DBT, CBT,  Family / Systemic Therapy)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge and expertise in  other therapeutic models</li>
            
            <li>Msc level training in a specific  therapeutic modality</li>
            
            <li>Substantial experience in  delivery of a specialist  therapy within an adolescent  eating disorder setting</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge and Expertise
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge and expertise in  working with adolescents with  mental health problems</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge and expertise in  the application of a specific  therapeutic approach in a  therapeutic setting</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of child and  adolescent development  within the context of the  family</li>
          
          <li>Skills in the assessment of  risk and crisis management</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of legislation  relevant to young people</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge and expertise in  managing adolescents with eating disorders.</li>
            
            <li>Specific training in the  treatment of eating disorders</li>
            
            <li>Evidence of participation in  research and audit</li>
            
            <li>Experience of providing  clinical consultation and  supervision within a multidisciplinary team</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Minimum 3 years post  qualification experience in  Child and Adolescent Mental  Health (CAMHS) and/or  eating disorders services</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of developing  professional services and  networks</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Evidence of leading on the  development of therapeutic  programmes for young  people and their families /  carers with eating disorders</li>
            
            <li>Experience of audit and  research</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Ancora House</p>
      <p>Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road</p>
      <p>Chester</p>
            <p>CH2 1BQ</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/" target="_blank">https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Ancora House</p>
          <p>Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road</p>
          <p>Chester</p>
                    <p>CH2 1BQ</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/" target="_blank">https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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