Job summary
** OPPORTUNITY **
Full Time 37.5 Permament AFC Band 8a
Cheshire CYPMH services are developing. We are looking for a quaified Advance Nurse Practitioner to work in our CYP Well-Being Hub ( Cheshire Wide Single Point of Access).
We would like the Advance Nurse Practioner to be a Non medical Presciber.
The post will be a senior staff member giving advanced clinical advice to the Well-Being Hub staff. as well as to referrers.
Consultation skills are a must
CYP Mental Health skills are a must
This is a new post in the Well-Being Hub and will develop with support from Access Lead and senior managers
Main duties of the job
To exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in the delivery of clinical care.
Provide advanced clinical skills in relation to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of the client group.
Be responsible for delivering high quality Mental Health Interventions
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
- Relevant professional qualification - RNMH or RNA
- Speciality qualification - psychological interventions
- Non- medical prescribing or willingness to complete within 18 months of appointment
- MSc Advanced practice
- Completed course/ module in research methodology
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Education to Masters level in Mental Health Care or Interventions
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of Mental Health Difficulties and issues surrounding this including physical health care
- Confident in the delivery of care to this service user group
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues/legislation driving eating disorder care
- Demonstrates the ability and knowledge on how to undertake audit and feedback to clinicians
- Evidence of excellent clinical record keeping
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a highly demanding environment
- Maintained development of clinical leadership skills
- Undertaken a leadership programme e.g. LEO
- Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources
- Able to articulate personal development needs
- Implementation of audit/ research recommendations
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Evidence of significant involvement in change management.
- Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft word and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research projects
- Published in peer review journals
- Contribution to academic programmes.
- Further evidence of leadership development Competent in data base and spread sheets
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post qualification experience
- Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/ speciality
- Significant evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups
- Evidence of presentations at local, regional and national level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification - RNMH or RNA
- Speciality qualification - psychological interventions
- Non- medical prescribing or willingness to complete within 18 months of appointment
- MSc Advanced practice
- Completed course/ module in research methodology
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Education to Masters level in Mental Health Care or Interventions
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of Mental Health Difficulties and issues surrounding this including physical health care
- Confident in the delivery of care to this service user group
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues/legislation driving eating disorder care
- Demonstrates the ability and knowledge on how to undertake audit and feedback to clinicians
- Evidence of excellent clinical record keeping
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a highly demanding environment
- Maintained development of clinical leadership skills
- Undertaken a leadership programme e.g. LEO
- Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources
- Able to articulate personal development needs
- Implementation of audit/ research recommendations
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Evidence of significant involvement in change management.
- Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft word and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research projects
- Published in peer review journals
- Contribution to academic programmes.
- Further evidence of leadership development Competent in data base and spread sheets
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post qualification experience
- Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/ speciality
- Significant evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups
- Evidence of presentations at local, regional and national level
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).
