Job summary
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) in collaboration with our Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are excited to be rolling out the first wave of the mental health "Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme" (ARRS). These roles have been created as part of the NHS Long-Term Plan and mental health community transformation to put clinicians with mental health experience directly within primary care networks. The funding for these roles is an exciting partnership between CWP and the PCNs as they are funded jointly between the two. The person will be directly employed by CWP but jointly managed and supported by CWP and the PCN in what will be a new, collaborative way of working.
Most of the PCNs within the CWP footprint are part of this project and as such we are advertising numerous roles across the footprint at various grades. As such, all adverts are live at the same time with a fixed closing date and will be recruited in one drive. With this in mind we are encouraging people to only apply for one vacancy for the band/role but state clearly in the opening part of their "supporting information" section the PCNs they are interested in being considered for. If there is more than one appropriate person for a post the highest scoring applicant at interview will be offered the position with the second candidate being offered their second option. Therefore, we really encourage people to consider all the roles we are advertising and their locations.
Main duties of the job
This vacancy is for 5x Band 6 Primary Care Mental Health Practitioners with each successful applicant covering one of the following PCNs; a) Neston & Willaston, b) Northwich, c) Winsford.Recruitment will be lead by CWP but supported when necessary by the PCNs with regards to shortlisting and interviews. If you would like to discuss these roles further then please do not to hesitate to get in touch
East Cheshire
Primary Care Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Band 8a1x Chelford, Handforth, Alderley Edge and Wilmslow
Continuing Support Mental Health Practitioner - Band 71x Congleton & Holmes Chapel PCN1x GHR (Crewe area)
Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner Access - Band 61x Eaglesbridge PCN (Crewe area)1x Macclesfield PCN
West Cheshire
Continuing Support Mental Health Practitioner - Band 71x Chester East PCN1x Chester South PCN
Dementia Support Mental Health Practitioner - Band 71x Rural Alliance PCN (Tarporley and Malpas area)
Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Band 71x One Ellesmere Port PCN
Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner Access - Band 61x Neston & Willaston PCN1x Northwich PCN1x Winsford PCN
For more info on Cheshire PCN localities see https://www.cheshireccg.nhs.uk/about/primary-care-networks/
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) supports thousands of vulnerable people across Cheshire and Merseyside. We provide physical, mental health and learning disability services to a total population of around one million people.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or you are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
Visit our 'Working for us' pages on our website to find out more about why you should choose CWP.
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. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
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 a full copy.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
To ensure that we continue to provide Outstanding for Care (as recently been awarded by CQC), 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 aValues 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. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
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.
If your disability 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 also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. Please note that DBS costs will be waived for applicants who are being recruited for COVID-19 reasons.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies. Please see attached Update Service Applicant Guide document for further information.
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 and quote the vacancy reference number.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for a full copy.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
To ensure that we continue to provide Outstanding for Care (as recently been awarded by CQC), 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 aValues 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. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
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.
If your disability 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 also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. Please note that DBS costs will be waived for applicants who are being recruited for COVID-19 reasons.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies. Please see attached Update Service Applicant Guide document for further information.
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 and quote the vacancy reference number.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Professional, with professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care (e.g. current registered RMN, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker).
- Educated to degree level in relevant field/ equivalent level of experience of working in the specialist area.
- Recent evidence of postqualifying continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching / training qualification
- Psychological therapy qualification
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge/application of principles of assessment of people with mental health problems
- Delivery of evidence-based interventions in mental health
- Knowledge/application of principles of risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislation
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, cares/ families, and all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, cares/ families, and all members of the multidisciplinary team undertake lead professional responsibilities
- undertake lead professional responsibilities
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Mental Health setting
- Experience of assessment of people presenting with mental health problems
- Assessment and management of clinical risk
- Managing own case load
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/ carers
Desirable
- Working in a primary care setting
- Knowledge/ experience working with people with mental ill health in a community setting.
- Working in collaboration with VCSE service
- Experience of Care Coordination/primary worker.
- Training/developing staff and / or patients
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Professional, with professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care (e.g. current registered RMN, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker).
- Educated to degree level in relevant field/ equivalent level of experience of working in the specialist area.
- Recent evidence of postqualifying continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching / training qualification
- Psychological therapy qualification
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge/application of principles of assessment of people with mental health problems
- Delivery of evidence-based interventions in mental health
- Knowledge/application of principles of risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislation
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, cares/ families, and all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, cares/ families, and all members of the multidisciplinary team undertake lead professional responsibilities
- undertake lead professional responsibilities
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Mental Health setting
- Experience of assessment of people presenting with mental health problems
- Assessment and management of clinical risk
- Managing own case load
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/ carers
Desirable
- Working in a primary care setting
- Knowledge/ experience working with people with mental ill health in a community setting.
- Working in collaboration with VCSE service
- Experience of Care Coordination/primary worker.
- Training/developing staff and / or patients
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
