Job overview
We have a Band 7 Clinical Lead role secondment opportunity within the Birkenhead CMHT. The secondment would run up to end of January 2026. Please ensure that your Supporting information demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the post.
Main duties of the job
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for an experienced practitioner to become part of community services and become a key player in the transformation agenda. As a Clinical Lead, you are expected to have a sound knowledge of the transformation programme and the NHS long term plan and use this to support the teams through the transformation process. You will provide high-quality expert clinical support, supervision, and guidance to staff within the team. The post holder will participate in developing evidence-based practice within the service. It is expected that the Clinical Lead will drive best practice and continuous improvement including embedding new and innovative practices. The post holder will have excellent management and leadership skills and advanced knowledge of both adult and older adult mental health problems. As part of this role, you will be expected to complete the Non-Medical Prescribing qualification. Working for our organisation
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 is committed to making our recruitment practices inclusive for everyone. We promote equality and diversity and develop a culture that values differences. 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 training to support you in your role. Detailed job description and main 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 invited to interview, you will undertake a
Values Based Interview/Assessment
which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, 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 reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
A relevant Social Work, Nursing or Allied Health Professional degree-level qualification or equivalent experience Current registration with a nationally recognised professional body relevant to the qualification held Minimum 5 years post-registration experience Desirable criteria
Masters level qualification or equivalent short courses and/or experience Teaching qualification or significant experience Knowledge & Expertise
Essential criteria
Excellent communication skills Proven ability to challenge current practices and implement evidence-based recommendations Knowledge and ability to implement local and national policy direction relevant to practice Experience of clinical audit and facilitating staff in this area Experience of moving staff through the change management process Effective clinical leadership with knowledge of leadership theories Relevant clinical expertise to support and facilitate clinical development Sound information technology skills Experience
Essential criteria
Experience in developing professional roles Managing projects demonstrating ability to implement change Understanding and experience of clinical and corporate governance Facilitation of reflective practice for staff Applicant requirements: You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details / informal visits contact
Name:
Sue Campbell Job title:
Team Operations Manager Birkenhead CMHT Email address:
sue.campbell2@nhs.net Telephone number:
0300 303 3157 If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact
cwp.recruitment@nhs.net
or telephone 01244 393100
#J-18808-Ljbffr
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for an experienced practitioner to become part of community services and become a key player in the transformation agenda. As a Clinical Lead, you are expected to have a sound knowledge of the transformation programme and the NHS long term plan and use this to support the teams through the transformation process. You will provide high-quality expert clinical support, supervision, and guidance to staff within the team. The post holder will participate in developing evidence-based practice within the service. It is expected that the Clinical Lead will drive best practice and continuous improvement including embedding new and innovative practices. The post holder will have excellent management and leadership skills and advanced knowledge of both adult and older adult mental health problems. As part of this role, you will be expected to complete the Non-Medical Prescribing qualification. Working for our organisation
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 is committed to making our recruitment practices inclusive for everyone. We promote equality and diversity and develop a culture that values differences. 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 training to support you in your role. Detailed job description and main 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 invited to interview, you will undertake a
Values Based Interview/Assessment
which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, 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 reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
A relevant Social Work, Nursing or Allied Health Professional degree-level qualification or equivalent experience Current registration with a nationally recognised professional body relevant to the qualification held Minimum 5 years post-registration experience Desirable criteria
Masters level qualification or equivalent short courses and/or experience Teaching qualification or significant experience Knowledge & Expertise
Essential criteria
Excellent communication skills Proven ability to challenge current practices and implement evidence-based recommendations Knowledge and ability to implement local and national policy direction relevant to practice Experience of clinical audit and facilitating staff in this area Experience of moving staff through the change management process Effective clinical leadership with knowledge of leadership theories Relevant clinical expertise to support and facilitate clinical development Sound information technology skills Experience
Essential criteria
Experience in developing professional roles Managing projects demonstrating ability to implement change Understanding and experience of clinical and corporate governance Facilitation of reflective practice for staff Applicant requirements: You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details / informal visits contact
Name:
Sue Campbell Job title:
Team Operations Manager Birkenhead CMHT Email address:
sue.campbell2@nhs.net Telephone number:
0300 303 3157 If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact
cwp.recruitment@nhs.net
or telephone 01244 393100
#J-18808-Ljbffr
