Job summary
Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) - CYPMH Multi-Agency Team
West Cheshire 0-18 Children and Young People's Mental Health Service
Marsden House - Chester.
Are you a passionate and experienced mental health professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role? We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) to join our innovative and forward-thinking CYPMH Multi-Agency Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals, providing exceptional care to young people with complex mental health needs.
**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. Terms and conditions apply please see attached document.
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
What you'll be doing:
- Clinical Practice:Assessing, diagnosing, and managing a diverse range of mental health conditions in young people.
- Prescribing:Independently prescribing medications within your scope of practice, ensuring safe and effective treatment.
- Collaboration:Working closely with colleagues in Specialist Eating Disorder Services and First Episode Psychosis teams to provide seamless care.
- Supervision and Mentorship:Supporting, supervising, and mentoring junior staff members, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Training and Development:Actively participating in training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Service Improvement:Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of our services.
What we're looking for: - Essential:
- NMC registration as a mental health nurse
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Significant experience in mental health nursing
- Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
- Desirable:
- Experience working with young people
- Knowledge of specialist eating disorders or first episode psychosis
- Leadership and management experience
What we offer: - Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Excellent opportunities for professional development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, 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 think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
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 need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
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.
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 £16 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.
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 (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, 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 think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
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 need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
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.
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 £16 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.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
- Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification: Accredited qualification allowing independent prescribing.
- Educated to or working towards a Master's degree level or equivalent through experience and training.
- Postgraduate or postregistration specialist qualifications relevant to the role (e.g., clinical examination and assessment, advanced communication skills).
Desirable
- Post-graduate training in Mental Health
- Management certificate/qualification
- ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Understanding of issues relating to medication management, recognition of influences of local and national guidance
- Understanding of interventions for mental health and models of good practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance in relation to service delivery
- Effective written and oral communication and liaison skills
- Effective organisation and management skills
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the framework in which NHS and Social Services operate
- Presentation skills/ability to deliver training
- Understanding of performance management and ability to develop monitoring systems
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical work within Mental Health
- Substantial experience at Band 6 or above
- Working on own initiative and as part of a team
- Staff management and supervision
Desirable
- Some experience of working as a nurse prescriber
- Organisation and delivery of education and training
- Experience of clinical work within Older Adults
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
- Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification: Accredited qualification allowing independent prescribing.
- Educated to or working towards a Master's degree level or equivalent through experience and training.
- Postgraduate or postregistration specialist qualifications relevant to the role (e.g., clinical examination and assessment, advanced communication skills).
Desirable
- Post-graduate training in Mental Health
- Management certificate/qualification
- ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Understanding of issues relating to medication management, recognition of influences of local and national guidance
- Understanding of interventions for mental health and models of good practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance in relation to service delivery
- Effective written and oral communication and liaison skills
- Effective organisation and management skills
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the framework in which NHS and Social Services operate
- Presentation skills/ability to deliver training
- Understanding of performance management and ability to develop monitoring systems
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical work within Mental Health
- Substantial experience at Band 6 or above
- Working on own initiative and as part of a team
- Staff management and supervision
Desirable
- Some experience of working as a nurse prescriber
- Organisation and delivery of education and training
- Experience of clinical work within Older Adults
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).
