Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000
for anyone who needs to relocate in order to take up employment with CWP.
T&Cs apply -
see attached document. If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you. We wish to appoint 2 Band 6 practitioners into 2 of our Cheshire West Mental Health Support Teams in Schools (MHST). Both posts are full time and permanent. Applicants should either apply as a Children and Young Peoples Practitioner (CYPMHP) and therefore hold a core professional qualification and meet all other aspects of this job description or apply as a Senior Educational Mental Health Practitioner or Children and Young Peoples Wellbeing Practitioner and meet all aspects of this job description. We seek to appoint two enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who are passionate about CYP mental health, with a demonstrable track record of CAMHS and or MHST clinical and supervisory experience. The Mental Health Support Teams are part of an exciting project funded by NHS England, Health Education England and partners, with the aim of improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people in the community. There is a specific focus on developing more access to helping and improving emotional support within all primary, secondary schools and colleges. Working alongside community partners, the Mental Health Support Teams will be part of the CYP Access function. Main duties of the job
The CYPMHP/Senior EMHP/CYPWP role for MHST will be to support the delivery of all interventions provided by Education Mental Health Practitioners and ensuring that a wide range of evidence-based interventions are used to support young people's mental health. You will hold a caseload, support leadership and will be involved in the development of the MHST alongside the Clinical Lead and Clinical Coordinator, supervising practitioners and other senior colleagues in the service and within the borough. Promote positive Mental Well-Being as well as Positive Mental Health. Contribute to the CAMHS multi-professional team assessing, delivering and evaluating the mental health needs of the young people accepted by the service. 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. 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. To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role. We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. 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 Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a
Values 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 Trust's Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs: Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's 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. 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
here . If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email
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. 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. 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. 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
Qualified Post Graduate Certificate or above from a provider university as part of the CYP-IAPT programme e.g. EMHP, CWP or Core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional) Professional registration with recognised National Body (BPS, BABCP) or Professional Registration with recognised National Body (HCPC, NMC, Social Work England) Nationally recognised post-qualification, continuous professional development (CPD) related to the core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional) OR Nationally recognised post-qualification, continuous professional development (CPD) related to EMHP/CWP Senior Wellbeing Practitioner Course or willing to undertake course within 12 months of appointment. Therapeutic Training to intermediate / diploma level Knowledge
Demonstrable working knowledge of specialist therapeutic approaches e.g. CBT, Family Therapy Knowledge of Child Protection workings and Practice Working knowledge of Children related legislation Experience of inter-agency working Experience of writing, implementing and evaluating Care / Treatment Plans Experience of providing clinical supervision Experience of working with Students/ Learners Experience
Significant post qualification experience of working within a CYPMHS or Child Mental Health related field. Undertaking formal and informal clinical risk assessments and risk management planning Undertaking Mental Health Assessments IT skills, including using databases, Microsoft Office and clinical systems Recognised experience of working within an environment where evidence based interventions have been delivered Post qualifying experience of working within NHS community CYPMHS 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. Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000
for anyone who needs to relocate in order to take up employment with CWP.
T&Cs apply -
see attached document. If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you. We wish to appoint 2 Band 6 practitioners into 2 of our Cheshire West Mental Health Support Teams in Schools (MHST). Both posts are full time and permanent. Applicants should either apply as a Children and Young Peoples Practitioner (CYPMHP) and therefore hold a core professional qualification and meet all other aspects of this job description or apply as a Senior Educational Mental Health Practitioner or Children and Young Peoples Wellbeing Practitioner and meet all aspects of this job description. We seek to appoint two enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who are passionate about CYP mental health, with a demonstrable track record of CAMHS and or MHST clinical and supervisory experience. The Mental Health Support Teams are part of an exciting project funded by NHS England, Health Education England and partners, with the aim of improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people in the community. There is a specific focus on developing more access to helping and improving emotional support within all primary, secondary schools and colleges. Working alongside community partners, the Mental Health Support Teams will be part of the CYP Access function. Main duties of the job
The CYPMHP/Senior EMHP/CYPWP role for MHST will be to support the delivery of all interventions provided by Education Mental Health Practitioners and ensuring that a wide range of evidence-based interventions are used to support young people's mental health. You will hold a caseload, support leadership and will be involved in the development of the MHST alongside the Clinical Lead and Clinical Coordinator, supervising practitioners and other senior colleagues in the service and within the borough. Promote positive Mental Well-Being as well as Positive Mental Health. Contribute to the CAMHS multi-professional team assessing, delivering and evaluating the mental health needs of the young people accepted by the service. 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. 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. To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role. We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. 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 Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a
Values 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 Trust's Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs: Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's 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. 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
here . If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email
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. 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. 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. 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
Qualified Post Graduate Certificate or above from a provider university as part of the CYP-IAPT programme e.g. EMHP, CWP or Core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional) Professional registration with recognised National Body (BPS, BABCP) or Professional Registration with recognised National Body (HCPC, NMC, Social Work England) Nationally recognised post-qualification, continuous professional development (CPD) related to the core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional) OR Nationally recognised post-qualification, continuous professional development (CPD) related to EMHP/CWP Senior Wellbeing Practitioner Course or willing to undertake course within 12 months of appointment. Therapeutic Training to intermediate / diploma level Knowledge
Demonstrable working knowledge of specialist therapeutic approaches e.g. CBT, Family Therapy Knowledge of Child Protection workings and Practice Working knowledge of Children related legislation Experience of inter-agency working Experience of writing, implementing and evaluating Care / Treatment Plans Experience of providing clinical supervision Experience of working with Students/ Learners Experience
Significant post qualification experience of working within a CYPMHS or Child Mental Health related field. Undertaking formal and informal clinical risk assessments and risk management planning Undertaking Mental Health Assessments IT skills, including using databases, Microsoft Office and clinical systems Recognised experience of working within an environment where evidence based interventions have been delivered Post qualifying experience of working within NHS community CYPMHS 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. Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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