Job summary We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000The 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 please see attached document.If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you if you are invited to interview. We have an exciting opportunity in the Urgent and Emergency Care CYP&F Service for a motivated leader to join our team. The successful applicant must be transformational in their practice and be skilled at developing quality services that are coproduced with stakeholders - including children, young people and their families. Managing people, leading on projects, quality management and service design are key areas to showcase your knowledge and skills (some may be transferrable) If you are interested and can evidence meeting the essential criteria on the person specification / job description then apply - we would encourage you to get in touch. Main duties of the job Support the Head of Clinical Service in the operational delivery of safe and effective clinical services, providing leadership, support, supervision, appraisal and performance management to qualified and support staff, liaising closely with other health teams, Social Services and Voluntary Agencies to maximise service provision and optimise patient care.Work collaboratively with the Head of Clinical Services, Head of Operations and Associate Director of Operations and the Strategic and Business Lead to support and influence the strategic development of services in line with national and local priorities, internally and across organisations.Responsible for supporting the contribution (including performance), development and wellbeing of the staff they directly line manage and ensuring direct reports do the same for staff they are responsible for.Oversee a culture in which staff are enabled to be the best they can be.Please refer to the job description and person specification 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 and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole. 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. We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP. 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. Date posted 02 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 373-CYP1382 Job locations Marsden House Brookdale Place Chester CH1 3DY 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.recruitmentnhs.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.recruitmentnhs.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 Qualifications Essential Educated to diploma/degree level and registered with the appropriate professional body registration (RMN) To possess specialist knowledge across a range of mental health presentations in young people underpinned by theory Desirable Teaching qualification Masters level qualification or equivalent short courses and/or experience in relevant area Knowledge Essential To possess specialist knowledge across a range of mental health presentations underpinned by theory Knowledge of social and mental health legislation and ability to apply knowledge appropriately Knowledge on the delivery of a clinical services for young people. Knowledge of the recording of service users information Experience of developing specialist programmes of care/care packages Good working knowledge of Microsoft office Desirable Knowledge of undertaking surveys or audits Experience of regularly undertaking research Experience of working with commissioners Experience of service planning Experience Essential Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team or service At least 3 years' experience at band 6 or equivalent Experience of planning and organising complex activities or programmes requiring formulation and adjustment. Experience of the direct delivery of a clinical service Experience of developing specialist programmes of care/care packages Experience of proposing policy or service changes which impacts beyond own area Desirable Responsibility for policies and the impact on other community and voluntary services Experience of day to day management in allocating, placing and supervising staff or students Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to diploma/degree level and registered with the appropriate professional body registration (RMN) To possess specialist knowledge across a range of mental health presentations in young people underpinned by theory Desirable Teaching qualification Masters level qualification or equivalent short courses and/or experience in relevant area Knowledge Essential To possess specialist knowledge across a range of mental health presentations underpinned by theory Knowledge of social and mental health legislation and ability to apply knowledge appropriately Knowledge on the delivery of a clinical services for young people. Knowledge of the recording of service users information Experience of developing specialist programmes of care/care packages Good working knowledge of Microsoft office Desirable Knowledge of undertaking surveys or audits Experience of regularly undertaking research Experience of working with commissioners Experience of service planning Experience Essential Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team or service At least 3 years' experience at band 6 or equivalent Experience of planning and organising complex activities or programmes requiring formulation and adjustment. Experience of the direct delivery of a clinical service Experience of developing specialist programmes of care/care packages Experience of proposing policy or service changes which impacts beyond own area Desirable Responsibility for policies and the impact on other community and voluntary services Experience of day to day management in allocating, placing and supervising staff or students 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Marsden House Brookdale Place Chester CH1 3DY Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)