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There is an exciting opportunity within the Mental Health Access Team for a full time permanent Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join our dedicated Team covering the East and Central Cheshire region.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent communication skills, who has the ability and confidence to work autonomously as part of a multi disciplinary team.
The Team is based in Vale Resource Centre and may require some travel to and from clinics in the East / Central Cheshire location, however there is also opportunity for some remote/home working.
The service covers the hours of 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, however there is opportunity for flexible working hours, dependent upon service needs.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will carry responsibility for the triage, assessment and review of patients who require interventions within Primary Care or onward referral to appropriate services.
As a single point of access service, the workload is rich and diverse, including assessment of mild/ moderate mental health difficulties, referring onto Specialist Services, including working closely with Talking Therapies colleagues as well as assessment of complex and severe mental health problems and referring on to appropriate services, depending on needs and complexities.
You will work as part of an experienced MDT, including Mental Health Nurses, Consultant Psychiatrist, Social Prescriber and Liaising with other teams.
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 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 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 appointment. You 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.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse RMN/ RNMH educated to diploma / degree level.
* Specialist knowledge in terms of primary care mental health
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* Relevant mentorship qualification or willingness to complete.
Desirable
* Evidence of continued professional development / CPD modules to degree level.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* High level of clinical expertise
* Understanding and appreciation of national policy, health / social care issues.
* Knowledge and understanding of physical health needs and comorbidity
* Ability to manage risk.
* A willingness to undertake further training.
* An in depth knowledge of primary care mental health and IAPT.
Desirable
* Experience of working within a Primary Care setting.
* Experience of working within a Community Mental Health Team
* Experience of undertaking surveys or audits necessary to own work.
Experience
Essential
* A minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
* Experience of writing comprehensive care plans and completing risk assessments.
* Supervision
* Substantial experience of managing a busy caseload
Desirable
* Experience of following policies and providing comments to proposed changes to practice / procedures in own work area
* Experience of conducting professional / clinical supervision.
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Vale Resource Centre
High Street
Winsford
CW7 2AS
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