**We offer a relocation package of up to �8,000**

The relocation package is for anyone in a clinical role at Band 5 or above, who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Please see T& C's for further details.

If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you if you are invited to interview.

We are looking for 2 enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Mental Health Nurses to join our Community Mental Health Team.

This is an exciting opportunity as this is a development post from Band 5 to Band 6 after a minimum of 12 months. This is subject to completing the necessary reviews and appraisal in order to meet the job specification of a band 6.

We are looking for individuals who are motived to support the development and delivery of Community Mental Health services across the team's footprint. The Birkenhead CMHT work with working age adults aged 18 and over and older adults with both functional and organic illnesses.

Please not that due to the geographical footprint a full UK driving licence and access to a car for work is essential for this post

We would welcome informal discussions about the role should you wish to contact us.

Main duties of the job

• Manage individual casework in the most efficient manner possible, whilst maintaining the highest standards of care.
• To manage a defined caseload.
• Maintain recording systems in line with trust standards.
• Delivering professional standards of care to the very highest using evidence based practice.
• Assisting medical staff, and members of the primary care team, voluntary agencies and other professionals, to meet the needs of the people of East locality.
• Participate in team meetings and review client care and needs with a senior members of the community mental health team,.
• Interpreting Trust and National Health Service policies for clients and family and professionals as required.
• Ensuring that all communications with colleagues, clients and families are clearly understood, giving written confirmation of verbal communications where there is observed to be a need.
• Promote the recovery agenda with service users.
• Taking responsibility for maintaining and advancing own professional knowledge and keeping abreast with current developments.

About us

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment ,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 Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

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 https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email 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.

CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

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 �13 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.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

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)
• Degree or equivalent level qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Training in Exposure & Response Prevention and Anxiety Management Techniques
• Knowledge of/expertise in other therapeutic models
• Mentor qualification
• Evidence of using Microsoft Software

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Working knowledge of legislation and policy relevant to a Mental Health setting (e.g: Mental Health Act, NSF)
• Skills in the assessment of risk and deliberate selfharm
• Experience of implementing significant changes in working practices
• Experience of monitoring standards of care
• Experience of providing supervision
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Working knowledge of a wide range of mental health conditions

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 year's experience in a relevant Mental Health setting
• Experience of providing clinical supervision and training of clinical and/or support staff
• Specialist knowledge relevant to service
• Working knowledge of all relevant legislation
• Evidence of undertaking audit work

Desirable

• Experience of providing Mental Health interventions in home and community settings
• Evidence of participation on research/audit

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stein Centre

Derby Road

Wirral

CH42 0LQ

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