Clinical Co-ordinator MHST

Job description

Job responsibilities

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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

• Core profession (Social Care, Nursing, Allied Health Professional and Clinical Psychologists)
• Recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge and Skills Attributes https://www.babcp.com/Accreditation /CBP/KSA.aspx
• Professional registration with recognised National body (HCPC, NMC, BACP, BABCP, BASW, TRA)
• CYP IAPT Post Grad qualification in Supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of further professional development involving child and adolescent mental health

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of current professional staff and team development and continuous service improvement
• Knowledge of current legislation relating to MHA and Children's Act.

Desirable

• Information management and technology skills
• The ability and knowledge to signpost to other services
• Recognition of the interface between physical and mental health for children, young people and carers
• Knowledge of the principles of CYP-IAPT

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of three years working within child and adolescent mental health.
• Multi agency/professional working experience.
• Experience of delivering supervision both clinical and line management supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of management experience or further development within a leadership course.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elm House

Lea Bank Close

Macclesfield

SK11 8HE

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)