**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.

We are pleased to share the opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic mental health professional to join the Ellesmere Port and Neston Community Mental Health Team.

The successful candidate would be joining a fantastic team who support each other and strive to deliver an exceptional service for its patients. We support the development of Clinical Skills so that we can deliver evidence based interventions for patients. The successful candidate would therefore be joining a highly skilled & supportive team with a range of disciplines and expertise available within the team.

We have robust systems in place to ensure that care can be delivered safely for patients and staff & as a team we work hard to manage workloads to ensure you have the opportunity to have an impact on a service users recovery journey whilst being supported to develop yourself.

Main duties of the job

This is a great time to be joining the team following a period of investment in training and resources.

The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary framework, undertaking assessments and coordinating the care of patients with both functional and organic mental illness.

The post holder will maintain a caseload which will involve ongoing assessment, formulation of care planning, risk assessments, completing reviews and offering interventions to help improve wellbeing/outcomes for the individual and their families, signposting to other agencies as necessary. Excellent communication, report writing, and assessment skills are essential for this post. Applicants should have sound working knowledge of mental health disorders and the Mental Health Act.

We are a friendly and supportive team upholding the core values of CWP. We offer a thorough induction period, which includes shadowing established team members. Supervision and training are mandatory with wider training / personal development readily available.

Access to transport for work purposes is essential.

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

• Educated to diploma/degree level and registered with the appropriate professional body
• Professional knowledge acquired through a relevant degree plus relevant experience for working with complex cases

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development
• NVQ A 1 qualification
• Relevant mentorship qualification as required by governing body
• Specialist practitioner qualification (SPQ)

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• In-depth knowledge and experience of working within the recovery focused philosophy framework
• Knowledge of delivering individual service user focused specialist assessments
• Knowledge of evidence based interventions which are measureable and which promote the service users journey along the recovery pathway.
• An in-depth knowledge of delivering psychosocial interventions (PSI)
• Knowledge and understanding of physical health needs
• Professional knowledge acquired through a relevant degree plus relevant experience for working in the community
• Highly developed accurate physical skills and be able to manipulate fine tools and materials
• Knowledge of developing specialist programmes of care, care packages
• Knowledge of providing specialised advice in relation to care
• Knowledge of recording personally generated information
• Knowledge of working closely with commissioners and care providers

Desirable

• Knowledge of legal frameworks including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Experience of undertaking surveys or audits necessary to own work
• Experience of undertaking research and development activity and clinical trials
• Knowledge of complex care management including the development of bespoke support packages

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years post registration experience working with adults with mental health problems with a complex nature
• Experience of planning and organising complex activities or programmes requiring formulation and adjustment
• Experience of developing specialist programmes of care, care packages
• Experience of providing specialised advice in relation to care
• Experience of working closely with commissioners and care providers

Desirable

• Experience of following policies and providing comments to propose changes to practice/procedures in own work area
• Experience of safe management of equipment and resources
• Experience of being an authorised signatory
• Experience of conducting professional/clinical supervision
• Ability to undertake surveys, R& D activity or audits as necessary to own work
• Ability to regularly undertake equipment testing and adaptation
• Experience of working within a rehabilitation framework

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cherrybank Resource Centre

Wellington Road

Ellesmere Port

CH65 0BY

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