Job summary
Are you a caring and compassionate clinical support worker, looking for a fresh opportunity?
Bank Clinical Support Workers support the trust in delivering high quality care for our service users
Temporary Staffing covers staffing shortfalls within CWPs inpatient units, which are located in Chester, Wirral, Macclesfield and Nether Alderley. Joining the bank will give you the opportunity to work on our wards that cater for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and CAMHS, with our shift patterns being Days - 07.30-20.00 and Nights 19.30-08.00.
We offer a full paid training package before offering work, which includes a mixture of eLearning and Face to Face. The face to face training is indicated below and is held at Sycamore House, Ellesmere Port or Soss Moss, Nether Alderley;
- Trust Induction - 1 day (Ellesmere Port only)
- Proactive Approach Training - 5 days
- Clinical Systems Training - 1 day
Please ensure that you can commit to attending the above before applying. You will be required to complete this within 3 months of starting with CWP
At CWP we offer our bank workers weekly pay and access to Wagestream.
Main duties of the job
Duties will vary from ward to ward however, you will be expected to undertake the following:
- To support the therapeutic relationship with service users through engagement and activities as deemed appropriate to the client group.
- Assist in standardised procedures relating to individualised total patient care, under the direct supervision of a primary nurse
- Participate in patient observation and reporting any changes to senior staff as necessary.
- Carry out other duties identified/designed by senior staff that related to the needs, changes and demands of the Ward and patient care inclusive of the provision of personal care when required.
- .The post holder will be employed to work within a particular ward environment but may be required to work within any other Ward / locality as demand requires.
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 programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
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. 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.
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. 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
- Appropriate Mental Health related NVQ level 2
- To demonstrate a range of work procedures and practices base level of theoretical knowledge
Desirable
- NVQ qualifications in Health and Social Care or other related disciplines
- Completion of or Working towards Care Certificate (CWP In-house training to be completed within 3 months of start date)
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Understanding of CWP, inclusive of Mental health and learning disability services and the key role the Trust has within the health economy
- An understanding of confidentiality issues how they relate to mental health policy and practice interventions.
- Sound knowledge of CWP observation policy
- Able to demonstrate the ability to deliver direct care within an inpatient setting, under the direction of a qualified staff, but without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Knowledge of mental health legislation and policies.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of providing Care in a structured setting within the field of mental health or learning disabilities
- Experience of working collaboratively i.e. with colleagues, wider teams service users etc
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with adults with severe mental health or learning disability needs
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Mental Health related NVQ level 2
- To demonstrate a range of work procedures and practices base level of theoretical knowledge
Desirable
- NVQ qualifications in Health and Social Care or other related disciplines
- Completion of or Working towards Care Certificate (CWP In-house training to be completed within 3 months of start date)
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Understanding of CWP, inclusive of Mental health and learning disability services and the key role the Trust has within the health economy
- An understanding of confidentiality issues how they relate to mental health policy and practice interventions.
- Sound knowledge of CWP observation policy
- Able to demonstrate the ability to deliver direct care within an inpatient setting, under the direction of a qualified staff, but without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Knowledge of mental health legislation and policies.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of providing Care in a structured setting within the field of mental health or learning disabilities
- Experience of working collaboratively i.e. with colleagues, wider teams service users etc
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with adults with severe mental health or learning disability needs
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
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.
