Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic lead nurse to join our team as a ward manager to be based within the specialist eating disorder unit. Experience of working with children and young people or patients with eating disorders is necessary.
The posts will be part of the CYP Tier 4 CHEDS Eating Disorder Service and will be based at Ancora House in Chester. CHEDS is a regional outpatient service offering evidenced based treatment approaches to 13 - 18-year-olds who present with an eating disorder and their families / carers. The service provides Tier 4 gatekeeping for young people with eating disorders requiring an inpatient admission across Cheshire and Merseyside. There will be an opportunity for working across the service into our day service programme.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint a skilled and experienced nurse with a genuine interest in working with young people with eating disorders and their families and a commitment to leading and managing a team of nurses and staff to deliver high quality care.
The post-holder will be offered opportunity for continued professional development within a specialist and well established multi-disciplinary service. Our service has a strong commitment to professional development through individual supervision, training, appraisal and an ethos of close multi-disciplinary working. There will also be an opportunity for specific eating disorder training.
This role is permanent and full-time. Shift work will be expected.
Working for CWP (Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust)offers various roles, benefits like the NHS pension, and opportunities for career development. The organisation is known for its supportive culture and is rated outstanding for "caring" by the Care Quality Commission.
Please see job description for details of main responsibilities.
The post involves managing a newly developed adolescent specialist eating disorders ward.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, 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 think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
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. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: 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.
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 £16 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.
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 (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, 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 think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
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. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: 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.
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 £16 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.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability).
- Degree in nursing or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- RGN.
- Advanced clinical skills course
- Masters degree / working towards in related clinical speciality
Knowledge, Expertise and Competence
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge of medical and psychiatric conditions, diagnosis, treatment and care including contraindications and side effects to medication, relevant to the health speciality.
- Knowledge & understanding of Recovery Model of Care
- Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and quality framework associated with the clinical speciality (Eg MHA, Clinical & Social Governance).
- Understanding and appreciation of Safeguarding procedures.
- Understanding of the role and function of other organisations providing services to people with mental health needs and how these complement services the NHS provides
- Knowledge of performance management procedures.
- Knowledge of transformation or transactional change.
- Awareness of planning & developing services processes
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the wider NHS Agenda including best practice
- Advanced computer skills and use of spread sheets
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing clinical practice at Band 6.
- Experience of leading on Safeguarding issues including providing advice and guidance to other staff.
- Experience in supporting clients with complex needs
- Experience of clinical practice development
- Experience of implementing and monitoring standards of care.
- Experience of managing clinical risk effectively.
- Experience leading and managing a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of providing clinical and managerial supervision.
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice. Participation in research
- Experience of recruitment and selection of staff.
- Evidence of undertaking audit work
Desirable
- Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care.
- Experience of managing staff performance
- Experience of implementing changes in working practices.
- Experience of project management.
- Experienced in planning & developing services
- Delivering training and presentations
- Experience in delivering transformation or transactional change.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability).
- Degree in nursing or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- RGN.
- Advanced clinical skills course
- Masters degree / working towards in related clinical speciality
Knowledge, Expertise and Competence
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge of medical and psychiatric conditions, diagnosis, treatment and care including contraindications and side effects to medication, relevant to the health speciality.
- Knowledge & understanding of Recovery Model of Care
- Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and quality framework associated with the clinical speciality (Eg MHA, Clinical & Social Governance).
- Understanding and appreciation of Safeguarding procedures.
- Understanding of the role and function of other organisations providing services to people with mental health needs and how these complement services the NHS provides
- Knowledge of performance management procedures.
- Knowledge of transformation or transactional change.
- Awareness of planning & developing services processes
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the wider NHS Agenda including best practice
- Advanced computer skills and use of spread sheets
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing clinical practice at Band 6.
- Experience of leading on Safeguarding issues including providing advice and guidance to other staff.
- Experience in supporting clients with complex needs
- Experience of clinical practice development
- Experience of implementing and monitoring standards of care.
- Experience of managing clinical risk effectively.
- Experience leading and managing a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of providing clinical and managerial supervision.
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice. Participation in research
- Experience of recruitment and selection of staff.
- Evidence of undertaking audit work
Desirable
- Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care.
- Experience of managing staff performance
- Experience of implementing changes in working practices.
- Experience of project management.
- Experienced in planning & developing services
- Delivering training and presentations
- Experience in delivering transformation or transactional change.
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).
