Therapeutic Practitioner, Children and Young People's Gender Service
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Therapeutic Practitioner to join the Children and Young People's Gender Service, a partnership between Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves clinical assessment, providing evidence-based interventions, and managing a complex caseload for children and young people. The practitioner will also offer advice and support to families and other professionals, ensuring integrated care plans. Successful candidates should be passionate about delivering high-quality care and possess strong organisational and communication skills.
Essential criteria
- oQualified in core profession (nursing, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, arts therapy, psychotherapy, counselling, practitioner psychology) with current registration (e.g. HCPC, NMC, BABCP, UKCP) Or Recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes KSA Guidelines (babcp.com) as part of the application process
- o Additional, accredited training in a specific therapeutic modality.
Desirable criteria
- Post-graduate qualification in a field relevant to this post.
- oSubstantial experience of post-qualification work with children, young people and families oSubstantial experience working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting oExperienced in and able to demonstrate proficiency in autonomous case management responsibility. oExperience of assessing and managing risk, including safeguarding. oExperience of mentoring and supervision of others.
- Experience of working with gender-diverse children and young people.
- oWorking knowledge of health, education, social services and the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. oRelevant legislation, NICE guidance and government policies. oSafety factors in management of self-harming behaviours and child protection issues oAn understanding of child development and psychological/psychosocial theories oAn understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice. oAn understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and a willingness to follow Trust Policy and Procedures.
- oKnowledge of audit and evaluation methodology oKnowledge and understanding of the research process.
- oAbility to demonstrate application of therapeutic and analytical skills oAble to demonstrate ability to be self-reflective in relation to practice. oAbility to assess emergency/self-harming behaviour. oOrganisational skills to manage and prioritise workload balance appropriately. oThe ability to assess, formulate and manage care appropriately, ensuring discharge is timely. oThe ability to use assessment tools and outcome measures / ROMs effectively and in collaboration with the child, young person, and family. oTo be able to function as a part of a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other agencies i.e., education, GPs, maintaining positive working relationships. oThe ability to follow policy and make proposals for change. oThe ability to work independently with the support of clinical and management supervision. oThe ability to maintain clinical records both written and electronic oIT competent
- oExperience of delivering training
- Personal attributes
- oCommitment to work in line with Trust values oDemonstrate a commitment to personal professional development.
- Education and Training
- oQualified in core profession (nursing, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, arts therapy, psychotherapy, counselling, practitioner psychology) with current registration (e.g. HCPC, NMC, BABCP, UKCP) Or Recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes KSA Guidelines (babcp.com) as part of the application process
- o Additional, accredited training in a specific therapeutic modality.
- Post-graduate qualification in a field relevant to this post.
- oSubstantial experience of post-qualification work with children, young people and families oSubstantial experience working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting oExperienced in and able to demonstrate proficiency in autonomous case management responsibility. oExperience of assessing and managing risk, including safeguarding. oExperience of mentoring and supervision of others.
- Experience of working with gender-diverse children and young people.
- oWorking knowledge of health, education, social services and the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. oRelevant legislation, NICE guidance and government policies. oSafety factors in management of self-harming behaviours and child protection issues oAn understanding of child development and psychological/psychosocial theories oAn understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice. oAn understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and a willing
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapeutic Practitioner for the Children and Young People's Gender Service (North West). The Children and Young People's Gender Service is a Phase 1 Provider of Gender Services provided in partnership by Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
The postholder will undertake clinical assessment of children and young people, providing a range of appropriate, evidence-based and high-quality clinical interventions and manage a complex caseload. The role will also include providing advice, support and consultation to families, carers and other professionals, ensuring that an integrated and coordinated care plan is developed and implemented.
Successful candidates will have a passion for delivering safe, high quality and effective care to children and young people and will be enthusiastic and approachable with strong organisational and communication skills.
Main duties of the job
The main duties for this role are provided in the attached job description
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