Job summary
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Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Trust have an exciting opportunity along with Neston and Willaston Primary Care Network for an Advanced Practitioner in Mental Health to join our friendly, hardworking and patient focused Primary Care Network.
CWP and Neston and Williston PCN are looking for an Mental Health Advanced Clinical Practitioner. The Neston and Willaston PCN consists of Neston Surgery, Neston Medical Centre and Willaston Surgery. The practices work closely with the community with the aim of creating a healthier future for our patient population. The PCN has established roles including Physiotherapy, a visiting Paramedic Service, Clinical Pharmacy Team, Mental Health Practitioner, Social Prescribing Link Workers, and a Counselling service. Within the PCN we have a dedicated team involved with initial planning, sourcing, funding and the implementation of these much-needed services.
The PCN's vision is to: Support positive outcomes in the community. Tackling and preventing health inequalities. Improve patient access to primary care. Help to create a more sustainable NHS
Main duties of the job
To exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in the delivery of clinical care. Be responsible for delivering high quality mental health assessment diagnosis and treatment, promoting self-management, recovery, and wellness within Neston and Willaston PCN.
To be the first point of contact for patients presenting with Mental Health problems.
To be able to manage acute/ urgent mental health presentations.
To assess patient needs and to negotiate a treatment plan.
To proactively manage and review more complex mental health patients and organise appropriate routine investigations.
Please note : Interviews will take place on Thursday 28th September.
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
- MSc In Advanced Clinical Practice
- Qualified RMN
- Relevant leadership/coaching or mentorship qualification.
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of care and issues surrounding relevant clinical area (including physical health care) within primary care networks
- Confident in the delivery of care to this service user group
- Demonstrates competency and ability to apply the research in relation to risk management of individuals and their conditions.
- Has extensive knowledge of working with vulnerable individuals who engage in risk taking behaviours
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues/legislation
- Evidence of excellent clinical record keeping
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a highly demanding environment
- Maintained development of clinical leadership skills
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development within the field of mental health within primary care
- Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources
- Able to articulate personal development needs
- Implementation of audit/ research recommendations
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Evidence of significant involvement in change management
- Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft word and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Evidence of active participation in service developments. Further evidence of leadership development
- Competent in data base and spread sheets
- Evidence of participation in research projects
- Published in peer review journals
- Contribution to academic programmes.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualification experience
- Experience of working in a range of mental health services within relevant clinical areas
- Portfolio of current ongoing continuous evidence showing achievements in practice/ speciality, Significant evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups
- Evidence of presentations at local, regional, or national level
- Evidence of demonstrating clinical leadership and supervision to staff within the mental health field
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc In Advanced Clinical Practice
- Qualified RMN
- Relevant leadership/coaching or mentorship qualification.
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of care and issues surrounding relevant clinical area (including physical health care) within primary care networks
- Confident in the delivery of care to this service user group
- Demonstrates competency and ability to apply the research in relation to risk management of individuals and their conditions.
- Has extensive knowledge of working with vulnerable individuals who engage in risk taking behaviours
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues/legislation
- Evidence of excellent clinical record keeping
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a highly demanding environment
- Maintained development of clinical leadership skills
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development within the field of mental health within primary care
- Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources
- Able to articulate personal development needs
- Implementation of audit/ research recommendations
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Evidence of significant involvement in change management
- Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft word and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Evidence of active participation in service developments. Further evidence of leadership development
- Competent in data base and spread sheets
- Evidence of participation in research projects
- Published in peer review journals
- Contribution to academic programmes.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualification experience
- Experience of working in a range of mental health services within relevant clinical areas
- Portfolio of current ongoing continuous evidence showing achievements in practice/ speciality, Significant evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups
- Evidence of presentations at local, regional, or national level
- Evidence of demonstrating clinical leadership and supervision to staff within the mental health field
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).
