Job summary
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.
Seren Lodge Mother and Baby Unit, an exciting collaboration between NHS England and NHS Wales, is due to open in October 2025 on the grounds of the Countess of Chester Health Park.
Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Band 6 Clinical Leads to join the Mother and Baby Unit team. We are planning for the new MDT to commence in role 3 months prior to opening to enable a robust and supportive induction to take place.
The Mother and Baby Unit is a specialist provision for women with mental health problems during pregnancy and/or in the tear after their baby is born. Patients in the postnatal period will have their babies with them during their time as an inpatient on the Mother and Baby Unit. Seren Lodge will be an 8 bedded unit with 6 beds commissioned by NHS England for the women of Cheshire and Merseyside and 2 beds commissioned by NHS Wales for the women of North Wales. The Mother and Baby Unit will also accept referrals for out of area women when there are beds available.
Please note that this vacancy may close early if there is a high volume of applicants. Shortlisting for this vacancy will take place in March, and interviews will be held from April onwards.
Main duties of the job
We are hoping to build a supportive and knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team, working on a rotational shift basis which includes day and night shifts. The posts offer the successful applicants the exciting opportunity to build and be part of leading a team that provides the highest quality of care for our service users. We will offer an excellent training and induction programme.
The applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding and application of the 6 C's in practice, these being Care; Compassion; Competence; Communication; Courage and Commitment.
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 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
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse RMN
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* High level of clinical expertise
* Understanding and appreciation of national policy and health/social care issues
* Clear understanding of social inclusion/equity/diversity
* Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries
* Knowledge of cultural diversity within the healthcare setting
* Awareness of current mental health issues, debates and practice
* Knowledge and understanding of physical health needs
* A willingness to undertake further training
* Ability to influence best practice within the Mother and Baby Unit
* Have the knowledge and skills in the specialist perinatal mental health arena to develop and manage individual care plans for a patient or small group of patients
* Has the experience and expertise to take sole charge of the Mother and Baby Unit
* Ensure a high standard of practice is maintained in relation to the detention of mentally ill patients under the Mental Health Act and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards ensuring that least restrictive practices are promoted within individual care
* Ensure that the service provides holistic care that also incorporates excellence in physical health care management
* Knowledge of safeguarding issues and management of safeguarding processes
* Ensure that care reflects individual and cultural needs and contribute to a culture that actively promotes the involvement of patients, families and carers
Desirable
* Knowledge of MHA and MCA
* Knowledge of perinatal mental health conditions
Experience
Essential
* Relevant post qualification experience at Band 5
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
* Supervision experience
* Working with patients with severe mental health problems utilising patient/carer involvement
Desirable
* Experience of carrying out clinical supervision
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr