Job summary
Opportunity for 2 x Clinical lead Band 6 Nurses in Tissue Viability.
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced RGNs to become part of our Tissue Viability Team due to expanding the service within the mental health inpatient areas.
Covering CWP inpatient wards for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
The post holder will be expected to provide specialist tissue viability advice, support education and training for staff, patients, carers and family. This should be based on knowledge of relevant evidence, current research, good practice, and policy development, using a quality improvement methodology. Working collaboratively with the wider health service.
Hours - full and part time hours will be considered.
**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.
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.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic nurses who have experience and knowledge in wound care and leg ulcer management and will have completed a tissue viability module or willing to complete one.
The successful candidates will be reporting to the Tissue Viability Team leader, delivering evidence-based practice and be able to work independently and autonomously within clinical practice, having oversight of a patient caseload, but also supporting the strategic role of developing our Tissue Viability Service and collaborating on physical health work across the trust.
Good interpersonal skills are essential as you will be communicating with a wide range of health professionals involved in the patients care. Training and education will also be delivered to staff, patients, and carers.
Travel is an integral part of this post you must be prepared to travel across the Cheshire and Wirral CWP footprint which covers Wirral, Chester, Macclesfield and Alderley.
For further information please contact Maureen Phillips on
01244 397240
m.phillips21@nhs.net
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.
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 'Bronze' 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.
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 aValues 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. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
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.
If your disability 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 also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
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.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
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.
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 aValues 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. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
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.
If your disability 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 also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
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.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
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
- Registered General Nurse Qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Accredited courses in tissue viability and leg ulcer management
- Post basic qualifications at degree level
- Evidence of teaching and assessing
- Leadership course
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Computer/IT skills
- Willingness to work towards a degree including module in specialist area
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge within specialist area
- Awareness of national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area
- Involved in clinical audit
- Working on own initiative and as part of a team
- To be able to demonstrate continuing professional development
- Ability to work and communicate effectively
Desirable
- Knowledge/experience of community nursing
- Experience in clinical audit
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience some of which is in a relevant/associated area
- Experience of contributing towards audit/research
- Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff
Desirable
- Experience in hospital/community setting
- Experience in wound and leg ulcer management
- Evidence of involvement in clinical audit
- Evidence of resource management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse Qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Accredited courses in tissue viability and leg ulcer management
- Post basic qualifications at degree level
- Evidence of teaching and assessing
- Leadership course
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Computer/IT skills
- Willingness to work towards a degree including module in specialist area
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge within specialist area
- Awareness of national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area
- Involved in clinical audit
- Working on own initiative and as part of a team
- To be able to demonstrate continuing professional development
- Ability to work and communicate effectively
Desirable
- Knowledge/experience of community nursing
- Experience in clinical audit
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience some of which is in a relevant/associated area
- Experience of contributing towards audit/research
- Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff
Desirable
- Experience in hospital/community setting
- Experience in wound and leg ulcer management
- Evidence of involvement in clinical audit
- Evidence of resource management
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.
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.
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).
