About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mental Health Clinician within the CHC/CC/Complex Care team within Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will have a working knowledge of 117 aftercare legalities and planning, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, experience of undertaking assessments, case and risk management and personalised care agenda will be essential for this role.
The post-holder will undertake various functions as part of the role which will include undertaking health needs assessments, facilitation of multi-disciplinary assessments, reviews, supporting individuals with case management, providing information on legal matters which might include COPDOLs, welfare applications as well as S21a cases in addition to staff leadership and management as necessary.
We require a motivated and experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (or appropriate alternative professional registration) who can work autonomously and collaboratively in a multi-agency environment with individuals and their representatives to commission safe, appropriate care and support the wider system with patient flow. The successful candidate will be joining an established team and will receive role specific induction following the CWP trust induction.
Main duties of the job
See JD and Person Spec for full details.
This is a specialist role which includes completing assessments and reviews and making commissioning arrangements (including funding applications).
Attending MDT and professionals' meetings as well as meetings with individuals and their representatives and care providers.Supporting wider ICB colleagues and working with Local Authority partners and attending MADE events to support patient flow.Working on complex cases where there may be legal input or challenge.The post holder will be a key member of the team and will be expected to work autonomously, ensuring effective management and assessment of clients, meeting individual on-going health care needs for mental health clients, in conjunction with the Continuing Health Care Team and ICB and coordinating the process of securing health funding.The role includes Clinical Responsibilities, Leadership & Management Support, Research / Audit, Training / Education.
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, Liverpool and Stockport.
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.
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.
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: [email protected] 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
First level Degree or equivalent level of experience in healthcare Evidence of professional development NMC RMN or equivalent AHP registration
Desirable
Relevant post basic academic/professional qualification at higher degree level or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise Essential
Excellent knowledge around Mental Health Act (2007) Demonstrable relative experience and knowledge of current key policies and priorities. Understanding of service provision for the client group. Sound knowledge and understanding of the current NHS reforms. Understanding of relevant, current NHS and social care market mechanisms Excellent written and verbal communication including providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information. Ability to work with and influence all stakeholders locally and regionally. Ability to work sensitively with service users and carers in challenging situations
Desirable
Experience of providing information at Board level. Ability to facilitate negotiations and manage challenging workplace situations.
Experience Essential
Significant experience of All Age Continuing Care Significant experience of Patient Commissioning. Demonstrable experience of the wider sector and aware of the current priorities. In depth experience of cross-sector partnership. Substantial experience of working with service users and carers. Proven line management experience. Implementation of national policy.
Desirable
Experience of research and development. Experience of Mental Health Commissioning
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stein Centre
Derby Road,
Birkenhead
CH42 7HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)