Job summary
**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**
The relocation package is for anyone joining the Trust in a Clinical role 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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established community brain injury service covering Cheshire and Wirral. The team of 20 plus consists of assistant psychologists, clinical psychologists, consultant neuropsychologists, brain injury case managers, specialist vocational OT's, administration support and volunteers. The team base is at the Countess of Chester Health Park and an office at Clatterbridge Hospital where inpatient neuropsychology is provided to stroke and brain injury patients. The service also hosts the Rehabilitation and Placement Service (RAPS) which gate keeps all out of area ABI rehabilitation placements. AHP's and nurses with extensive experience of stroke and/or acquired brain injury should apply as this position will carry the clinical role of a brain injury case manager for the Cheshire side of the service.
For informal enquiries please contact Beth Fisher, ABI Service Manager Phone 01244 393499.
Main duties of the job
The Acquired Brain Injury Service sits within the LD, Neurodevelopmental and ABI Care Group at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Trust. There is a proactive and highly supportive senior management team with weekly team catch ups and monthly operational meetings. Management responsibilities will include budget management, staff appraisals, leading team business meetings, business continuity plans, tier 2 on call duties and representing the service at LD Care group operational meetings. Management supervision will be provided by the Head of Clinical Services and the relevant clinical supervision will be provided from within the service.
An effective communicator with excellent time management and people skills is essential.
Please note this role requires On Call Responsibilities.
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 '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.
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
- Hold relevant Degree/Diploma/Professional registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience/training
- To have relevant professional registration
Desirable
- Master's level or equivalent course/experience in relevant area
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- up to date specialist knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to apply that knowledge innovatively and appropriately
- Specialist knowledge of ABI services
- Understand importance of application in practice ensuring robust collaborative working with and capturing of feedback from people accessing services, their families and carers
- Knowledge and experience delivering clinical services
- Understanding and application of safeguarding procedures
- Abiity to create flexible working solutions to meet the needs of the service and people accessing it
Desirable
- Awareness of planning and developing service processes
- Knowledge and experience in undertaking and actioning findings of surveys and audits
- Understanding of role, function, and relationships between various organisations commissioning and providing services to people with acquired brain injury and how they complement and support one another
Experience / Competencies
Essential
- At least 2 years experience in senior clinical/leadership role
- Management experience in a clinical setting underpinned by in-depth knowledge
- Experience of planning and organising complex activities or programmes requiring formulation and adjustment
- Excellent proven high level of communication facilitation and skills
- Specialist knowledge and experience of leadership
- Ability to lead and motivate colleagues
- Experience of proposing policy or service changes which potentially impacts beyond own area of responsibility
- Experience of developing and maintaining good working practices with a range of key stakeholders
- Planning, organisational and time management skills
- Report writing skills
Desirable
- Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary service
- Experience of managing complex staffing issues
- Experience of day to day management in prioritisation of work and supporting/supervising staff and/or students
- Experience of applying quality improvement methodologies
- Experience of recruitment and retention initiatives
- Knowledge, experience and understanding of the processes involved in financial and budgetary management
- Experience of representing services at multi-agency forums and making informed decisions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold relevant Degree/Diploma/Professional registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience/training
- To have relevant professional registration
Desirable
- Master's level or equivalent course/experience in relevant area
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- up to date specialist knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to apply that knowledge innovatively and appropriately
- Specialist knowledge of ABI services
- Understand importance of application in practice ensuring robust collaborative working with and capturing of feedback from people accessing services, their families and carers
- Knowledge and experience delivering clinical services
- Understanding and application of safeguarding procedures
- Abiity to create flexible working solutions to meet the needs of the service and people accessing it
Desirable
- Awareness of planning and developing service processes
- Knowledge and experience in undertaking and actioning findings of surveys and audits
- Understanding of role, function, and relationships between various organisations commissioning and providing services to people with acquired brain injury and how they complement and support one another
Experience / Competencies
Essential
- At least 2 years experience in senior clinical/leadership role
- Management experience in a clinical setting underpinned by in-depth knowledge
- Experience of planning and organising complex activities or programmes requiring formulation and adjustment
- Excellent proven high level of communication facilitation and skills
- Specialist knowledge and experience of leadership
- Ability to lead and motivate colleagues
- Experience of proposing policy or service changes which potentially impacts beyond own area of responsibility
- Experience of developing and maintaining good working practices with a range of key stakeholders
- Planning, organisational and time management skills
- Report writing skills
Desirable
- Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary service
- Experience of managing complex staffing issues
- Experience of day to day management in prioritisation of work and supporting/supervising staff and/or students
- Experience of applying quality improvement methodologies
- Experience of recruitment and retention initiatives
- Knowledge, experience and understanding of the processes involved in financial and budgetary management
- Experience of representing services at multi-agency forums and making informed decisions
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).
