Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join a panel of Associate Hospital Managers, whose delegated role is to review people who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 on behalf of the Trust.
The panel, known as the Independent Review Panel (IRP) have, under Section 23 of the Mental Health Act (MHA), the power to discharge a patient from detention in hospital or the community in specific circumstances.
You will be part of a trustwide pool of associate managers who are not employees of the trust, but may be Foundation Trust members. You receive remuneration on a sessional basis and may claim travel expenses where appropriate.
You will be a member of a panel of three people, consisting of a chair and two lay members. There will be the opportunity, if you wish, to chair (subject to suitable competency assessment).
As part of a Panel, you will undertake a review following the renewal of detention in hospital, an extension of a Community Treatment Order or following a patient's appeal against their section.
The Panel, under Section 23 of the MHA, has the power to discharge detention if there is a unanimous decision that the criteria for detention is no longer met.
As a panel member you will be sent reports from relevant professionals to read prior to the hearing as part of your preparation.
Main duties of the job
Panel hearings are held between the hours of 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. A sessional rota is agreed in advance but hearings may also be arranged on an ad hoc basis, sometimes at short notice.
Hearings are currently held via Microsoft Teams, with a hybrid approach of virtual or face-to-face hearings being planned. The trust has many locations across Cheshire and Wirral where hearings may be held in person.
As a panel member you will be expected to attend the twice yearly meetings/training events and any other ad hocs sessions to ensure you are updated on relevant legislation/caselaw.
The Independent Review Panel are appointed by Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a safeguard to protect those detained under the Mental Health Act. CWP has services across Cheshire and Wirral, providing integrated care in the community and within inpatient settings. We are keen to ensure our Independent Review Panels are inclusive, ensuring our local communities are represented. The Mental Health Law Team support Panels to ensure an effective and efficient process to safeguard our patients.
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
Key skills
Essential
- 1.You must be able to demonstrate an interest in, and awareness of, mental health issues
- 2.You must have the ability to retain knowledge of the core elements of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act in relation to the role
- 3.You must have awareness of the Human Rights Act.
- 4.You must demonstrate understanding and impact of Equality & Diversity issues.
- 5.You must be able to effectively listen to and communicate with patients, their representatives and relevant professionals
- 6.You must be able to weigh up information received to reach an informed decision within the remit of the IRP in a non-discriminatory way.
- 7.You must have basic IT skills to use a laptop/tablet, including communication via e-mail, accessing reports and MS Teams
- 8.You will need to maintain trust information governance standards.
Person Specification
Key skills
Essential
- 1.You must be able to demonstrate an interest in, and awareness of, mental health issues
- 2.You must have the ability to retain knowledge of the core elements of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act in relation to the role
- 3.You must have awareness of the Human Rights Act.
- 4.You must demonstrate understanding and impact of Equality & Diversity issues.
- 5.You must be able to effectively listen to and communicate with patients, their representatives and relevant professionals
- 6.You must be able to weigh up information received to reach an informed decision within the remit of the IRP in a non-discriminatory way.
- 7.You must have basic IT skills to use a laptop/tablet, including communication via e-mail, accessing reports and MS Teams
- 8.You will need to maintain trust information governance standards.
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).
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).
