Job summary
**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**
The relocation package is for anyone joining the Trust in a Clinical role who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership.
If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you if you are invited to interview.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Staff Nurse to join the Adult Community Learning Disabilities Team (CLDT)Trafford, based at Sale Waterside.
The CLDT is a well-established and friendly team comprising of nurses, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists and psychiatry.
Nursing is a valued and respected component of the team. The team also links closely with our colleagues in Greater Manchester, as part of a wider Greater Manchester Network.
The Staff Nurse will work as part of the multi-disciplinary community support team, and will be expected to work autonomously, managing a defined caseload of adult service users with Learning Disabilities and complex health needs.
The post requires an enthusiasm and commitment to working with adults with learning disabilities within a person-centred approach.
If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team who are actively working to make a difference to adults with learning disabilities and their families then this is the post for you!
Main duties of the job
Managing a caseload under supervision, the post holder will be expected to work autonomously and as part of the team to improve outcomes for adults with Learning Disabilities within their local community, whilst maintaining quality lives and ensuring people are free from harm.
Applicants should possess excellent interpersonal, communication and literacy skills and the ability to work with a range of professionals, agencies and carers in a wide range of settings. You will be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm for community nursing, as well as a desire for on-going professional development.
Development opportunities will be provided in the form of training and you will receive regular clinical & management supervision and annual appraisal.
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.
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.
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 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.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.
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.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.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
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.
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 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.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.
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.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.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
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
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse RNLD
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing training and development
Desirable
- Evidence of further post registration study
- Completed preceptorship programme
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Ability to assess/plans/evaluate care to clients and carers
- Ability to support clients in crisis
- Record keeping & Report writing skills
- Ability to chair meetings e.g. service user reviews
- Ability to deliver training to other professionals, service users and carers
- Basic working knowledge of legislation and policy relating to learning disabilities (e.g. mental health act; mental capacity act; Transforming Care
Desirable
- Special interests related to one or more of the teams priority areas (Challenging Behaviour; Mental Health PIMD or Forensics)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of person centred planning and person centred approaches to care
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a range of settings
- Direct experience of working with clients with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Working with a community team or other MDT
- Experience of working with people with a range of complex needs (challenging behaviour; mental health; forensics; physical health)
- Experience of co-facilitating groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse RNLD
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing training and development
Desirable
- Evidence of further post registration study
- Completed preceptorship programme
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Ability to assess/plans/evaluate care to clients and carers
- Ability to support clients in crisis
- Record keeping & Report writing skills
- Ability to chair meetings e.g. service user reviews
- Ability to deliver training to other professionals, service users and carers
- Basic working knowledge of legislation and policy relating to learning disabilities (e.g. mental health act; mental capacity act; Transforming Care
Desirable
- Special interests related to one or more of the teams priority areas (Challenging Behaviour; Mental Health PIMD or Forensics)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of person centred planning and person centred approaches to care
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a range of settings
- Direct experience of working with clients with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Working with a community team or other MDT
- Experience of working with people with a range of complex needs (challenging behaviour; mental health; forensics; physical health)
- Experience of co-facilitating groups
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).
