Job summary
This is an exciting new post in Cheshire Children and Young People Mental Health Services, (CYPMHS) joining the senior leadership to support Cheshire Access Services (MHST and MH Hub) in co-ordinating business information processes to help report on performance management, data quality and service development and clinical systems. The post holder will work closely with the existing 0-18 CYPMHS BIO providing consistent data quality and reporting across all Cheshire Services to support service development.
We have bases in Crewe and Ellesmere port and there will be an expectation that the role will support Cheshire Wide services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be the focal point for information and contractual data. To provide a full range of administrative and data analyst support to the Access team members.
Management and leadership (including supervision) of our admin staff is expected and skills and experience of this will need to be demonstrated through the application process.
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 aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
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 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 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 If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email 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 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
1. Degree in Business Admin/studies or equivalent experience
2. Secretarial qualifications
3. RSA III or equivalent experience
4. NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
5. Project Management Qualification PRINCE or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
6. Knowledge of relevant legislation Data Protection Act
7. Working knowledge of software programmes Microsoft applications and associated databases
8. Knowledge of clinical processes, systems and pathways
9. Demonstrable organisational and planning skills, with the ability to time manage effectively
10. Analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret information and undertake presentations
Desirable
11. Working knowledge of IT hardware
12. An understanding of the contracting and performance monitoring framework for NHS Trusts
13. Advanced level of MS Excel expertise
Experience
Essential
14. General Secretarial Experience
15. Experience in all or most of the key responsibility areas in the job description
16. Experience of working at a similar level for 12-18 months or more in the NHS or Public Sector.Managerial experience
Desirable
17. Experience of working in a mental health environment