Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000
The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply.
Are you a caring and compassionate registered mental health nurse looking for a fresh opportunity? Or are you a student nurse who is about to qualify and begin their career as a registered nurse in the NHS? We have a range of permanent, full and part time opportunities for staff nurses to work in our existing inpatient services in Alderley Edge in East Cheshire. Commutable from Manchester and the Peak District, we are situated in the heart of Cheshire with good transport links to neighbouring towns. If you relish a challenge and are a caring, compassionate and competent nurse with a passion to help others, then why not join our inpatient services team?
Our services in Macclesfield and Alderley Edge consist of the following areas:
* Alderley Unit - a male low-secure autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability ward (Nether Alderley)
* Saddlebridge Recovery Centre - a male 15-bed low-secure mental health ward (Nether Alderley)
* CWP offers a secure services payment allowance to staff working on our low secure units of £1,519 per annum pro rata.
The ward provides a 24-hour service so the successful candidates must be able to work a full range of 12-hour shifts, including night shifts and weekends.
Main duties of the job
You will be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm for mental health or learning disability nursing, as well as a desire for ongoing professional development. You will receive excellent training, clinical supervision and appraisal programme and there will be opportunities for development. We also offer staff training packages, development and leadership pathways and a comprehensive preceptorship program for those who are newly-qualified.
Benefits
* Competitive salary based upon an incremental pay progression scheme
* Annual leave based upon length of NHS service - 35 days on commencement of service, 37 days after 5 years and 41 days after 10 years (pro rata and inclusive of public holidays)
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.
CWP is 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.
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 Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values 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 Trust's 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 Trust's 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.
Person Specification
Experience
* 1st level mental health trained nurse, with up to date knowledge of current mental health legislation
* Experience of working with adults with a Learning Disability
* Experience of carrying out clinical supervision
Knowledge & Expertise
* Excellent communicator verbally and in terms of written work
* Well-developed research based knowledge and practical nursing skills
* An understanding of basic management principles is essential as the post will involve taking charge of the service occasionally
* Ability to work unsupervised
* A positive approach towards use of information technology
Qualifications
* RMN / RNLD
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.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year (pro rata)
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