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

The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Trust are looking for an enthusiastic consultant psychiatrist to join our team in Soss Moss Hospital.

The post holder's primary base is at Saddlebridge Recovery Centre, Chelford Road, Nether Alderley, Cheshire SK10 4UJ where the low secure rehabilitation unit is based. The post holder has a personal office with computer and medical secretary based at this site.

This post sits within the clinical service unit for secure and rehabilitation services which includes 2 inpatient units and a forensic support (outreach) team. This is a replacement post due to the post-holder moving elsewhere within the organisation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to provide clinical leadership for the 15 bed adult mental health low secure (Saddlbridge) rehabilitation unit and the 7 step down rehabilitation beds within Maple. The post holder will provide clinical leadership for discussions of referrals to these beds via the single point of access gatekeeping / referral meeting.

In essence, the post holder will mostly provide medical leadership for up to 22 beds along with 1 full time equivalent of a Core / Speciality Trainee (from Northwest Deanery) and FT Staff Grade doctor.

They will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team providing assessment and treatment to the cases referred and in developing close working relationships with CMHTs, CCG's and other relevant agencies. They will have continuing responsibility for the patients in their charge and will be responsible for holding ward rounds and multi-disciplinary case conferences and developing close links with external agencies to ensure throughput of patients and discharge to appropriate accommodation. Once discharged from the service, patients will continue to receive care from their local CMHT or in other parts of the Trust's rehabilitation services based on their needs. The post holder will be expected to maintain their Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician Status and update the trust accordingly.

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

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saddlebridge Recovery Centre

Macclesfield

SK10 3JA

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