Job summary
We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000 for anyone in a clinical role at Band 5 or above, who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. To be eligible for the relocation payment, you must live more than 40 miles from the base/location of the post you are applying for and you would need to relocate to within 15 miles of the new base. 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 are looking for a Band 6 Clinical Lead to join our established team on a permanent basis in our modern Dementia Assessment Unit in Macclesfield. Silk Ward is a 15-bed mixed gender ward providing specialist inpatient assessment and treatment for people with dementia.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a registered nurse with a passion for dementia care, development of services and systems, and knowledge of supervision and audit processes. The ideal applicant will also have a good understanding of the leadership style required to be part of a ward leadership team to support the Ward Manager in delivering a high-quality mental health service.
The role will involve working within set objectives which reflect the direction of the service and the Trust, providing clinical leadership within the ward team to promote a high standard of patient care, and providing management support, deputising for the Ward Manager in their absence.
1. Source of expertise for clinical practice for the care team. Able to demonstrate, through personal skills and achievement, a high level of patient care, using processes such as role modelling and supervision.
2. To undertake audit of evidence-based interventions to ensure continued best practice.
3. Engage with MDT to ensure holistic patient-centred care planning.
4. Able to assess, evaluate and advise staff on care planning and discharge planning.
5. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the identification and management of risk.
6. Develop ways to improve efficiency and patient care.
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 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
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse RMN or RNLD
* Evidence of Continued Professional development
Knowledge
Essential
* High level of clinical expertise
* Understanding and appreciation of national policy and health/social care issues
* Clear understanding of social inclusion/equality/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.
Desirable
* Knowledge of the MHA and MCA
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
* Supervision experience
* Working with service users with severe mental health problems utilising user/carer involvement.
Desirable
* Secure services experience
Analytical and judgemental skills
Essential
* Ability to work effectively within a whole systems approach.
* Ability to prioritise own and team workload.
* Ability to assess and manage risk and prioritise response accordingly.
* Knowledge of audit/research and clinical governance
* Awareness and commitment to innovative service development
* Ability to maximise the potential of users/carers to fully participate in their care and service developments.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Silk Ward
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
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