Job summaryAn 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 jobThe main duties for this role are provided in the attached job description
For further details please contact gsnorthwest@alderhey.nhs.uk.
About usSponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications.
Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.
The base for this service is Mandarin Court, Centre Park, Warrington which includes the following benefits:
- Free parking and free EV charging
- Short walk from Warrington Bank Quay station
- Bicycle storage and on site changing facilities
We welcome applicants looking for both full time and part time contracts, with flexible working opportunities available. Some remote working will also be possible in this role.
DetailsDate posted03 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working
Reference number411-NEI-26-8248715
Job locationsChildren and Young People's Gender Service
Warrington
WA1 1GG
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe main responsibilities for this role are provided in the attached job description/person specification.
Job responsibilitiesThe main responsibilities for this role are provided in the attached job description/person specification.
Person SpecificationEducation and TrainingEssential- Qualified 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
- Additional, accredited training in a specific therapeutic modality.
Desirable- Post-graduate qualification in a field relevant to this post.
ExperienceEssential- Substantial experience of post-qualification work with children, young people and families
- Substantial experience working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Experienced in and able to demonstrate proficiency in autonomous case management responsibility.
- Experience of assessing and managing risk, including safeguarding.
- Experience of mentoring and supervision of others.
Desirable- Experience of working with gender-diverse children and young people.
KnowledgeEssential- Working knowledge of health, education, social services and the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector.
- Relevant legislation, NICE guidance and government policies.
- Safety factors in management of self-harming behaviours and child protection issues
- An understanding of child development and psychological/psychosocial theories
- An understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.
- An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and a willingness to follow Trust Policy and Procedures.
Desirable- Knowledge of audit and evaluation methodology
- Knowledge and understanding of the research process.
SkillsEssential- Ability to demonstrate application of therapeutic and analytical skills
- Able to demonstrate ability to be self-reflective in relation to practice.
- Ability to assess emergency/self-harming behaviour.
- Organisational skills to manage and prioritise workload balance appropriately.
- The ability to assess, formulate and manage care appropriately, ensuring discharge is timely.
- The ability to use assessment tools and outcome measures / ROMs effectively and in collaboration with the child, young person, and family.
- To 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.
- The ability to follow policy and make proposals for change.
- The ability to work independently with the support of clinical and management supervision.
- The ability to maintain clinical records both written and electronic
- IT competent
Desirable- Experience of delivering training
Personal attributesEssential- Commitment to work in line with Trust values
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal professional development.
Person SpecificationEducation and TrainingEssential- Qualified 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
- Additional, accredited training in a specific therapeutic modality.
Desirable- Post-graduate qualification in a field relevant to this post.
ExperienceEssential- Substantial experience of post-qualification work with children, young people and families
- Substantial experience working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Experienced in and able to demonstrate proficiency in autonomous case management responsibility.
- Experience of assessing and managing risk, including safeguarding.
- Experience of mentoring and supervision of others.
Desirable- Experience of working with gender-diverse children and young people.
KnowledgeEssential- Working knowledge of health, education, social services and the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector.
- Relevant legislation, NICE guidance and government policies.
- Safety factors in management of self-harming behaviours and child protection issues
- An understanding of child development and psychological/psychosocial theories
- An understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.
- An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and a willingness to follow Trust Policy and Procedures.
Desirable- Knowledge of audit and evaluation methodology
- Knowledge and understanding of the research process.
SkillsEssential- Ability to demonstrate application of therapeutic and analytical skills
- Able to demonstrate ability to be self-reflective in relation to practice.
- Ability to assess emergency/self-harming behaviour.
- Organisational skills to manage and prioritise workload balance appropriately.
- The ability to assess, formulate and manage care appropriately, ensuring discharge is timely.
- The ability to use assessment tools and outcome measures / ROMs effectively and in collaboration with the child, young person, and family.
- To 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.
- The ability to follow policy and make proposals for change.
- The ability to work independently with the support of clinical and management supervision.
- The ability to maintain clinical records both written and electronic
- IT competent
Desirable- Experience of delivering training
Personal attributesEssential- Commitment to work in line with Trust values
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal professional development.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).
Employer detailsEmployer nameAlder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
AddressChildren and Young People's Gender Service
Warrington
WA1 1GG
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameAlder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
AddressChildren and Young People's Gender Service
Warrington
WA1 1GG
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Consultant therapeutic practitioner
Jo Roberts
gsnorthwest@alderhey.nhs.uk
01512525884
DetailsDate posted03 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working
Reference number411-NEI-26-8248715
Job locationsChildren and Young People's Gender Service
Warrington
WA1 1GG
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeAlder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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). 
