Job summary
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.
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join the clinical leadership for Cheshire's access services; Mental Health Support Teams and Cheshire Mental Health Hub. The post holder will take a specific lead on ensuring oversight of Low Intensity CBT staff and support the development of CBT intervention pathways into community CYPMHS from our Access services.
The post holder alongside another Clinical Leads and other senior roles will contribute to the delivery of Access service development across Cheshire.
We would welcome applicants with experience of leading change and developing innovative services. A strong CBT clinical background is essential and you should have significant experience overseeing supervision. Other skills required would include dynamic communication with a range of stakeholders, ability to lead and complete projects, management of staff and support to those in a managerial/supervisory role. You will have demonstrable experience of quality and service improvement and developing evidence-based services.
Main duties of the job
Clinical lead and clinical development role with an expanding service.
Clinical assessment and intervention.
Partnership working in order to develop a culture of mental health support and ensure local services have the skills and competencies to support children and young people with their mental health.
Working knowledge of national and local developments, strategies and priorities.
Training and development function internally to the teams, and externally across the children's workforce, ensuring clinical standards are maintained.
Oversight and monitoring of team budgets.
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 description
Job responsibilities
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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 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 Trusts 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 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. 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 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. 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. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Core profession (Social Care, Nursing, Allied Health Professional and Clinical Psychologists) or Recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge and Skills Attributes. Professional registration with recognised National body (HCPC, NMC, BACP, BABCP, BASW, TRA). Evidence of studying to Masters level or similar in a relevant subject to the role. Educated to degree level or equivalent clinical and leadership experience. Leadership module/ Certificate/qualification. Evidence of service clinical development, clinical quality improvement projects. Evidence of strong leadership skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable Additional training in children's mental health therapies. Certificate/qualification in leadership (e.g. Mary Seacole). Certificate/qualification in CYP IAPT. Certificate/qualification in Quality Improvement (e.g. Aqua). At least 5 years experience in children and young people's mental health services (experience whilst training can be added). Post Grad Certificate or above in CBT Supervision (CYP-IAPT). Knowledge and Expertise Essential Highly specialised knowledge and expertise in supporting CYP with mental health difficulties. Advanced knowledge of key policy drivers advancing the clinical practice of CYP services. Up to date and advanced knowledge of relevant legislation and quality framework associated with the clinical speciality. Knowledge and experience of leading in the application of safeguarding procedures, and goal focussed interventions. Knowledge and experience of developing networks with other organisations providing services to people with mental health difficulties and understanding how these complement services the NHS provides. Knowledge and experience of planning & developing services. Evidence of continued professional development. Knowledge and experience of developing partnerships with schools. Desirable Knowledge and experience of developing clinical performance and understanding management procedures. Knowledge and experience of implementing Future in Mind strategies. Experience Essential At least 5 years experience of working with children and young people in a mental health setting. Experience in leading change. Direct experience and expertise of working with CYP with mental health difficulties. Direct experience of teaching, training, supervision and providing consultancy to people at all levels (agency staff; professionals; carers; service users). Desirable Experience of multi professional leadership of teams or services within the designated speciality. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details Employer name Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Cheshire Wide Cheshire CH2 1BQ Employer's website
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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 Trusts 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 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. 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 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. 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. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Core profession (Social Care, Nursing, Allied Health Professional and Clinical Psychologists) or Recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge and Skills Attributes. Professional registration with recognised National body (HCPC, NMC, BACP, BABCP, BASW, TRA). Evidence of studying to Masters level or similar in a relevant subject to the role. Educated to degree level or equivalent clinical and leadership experience. Leadership module/ Certificate/qualification. Evidence of service clinical development, clinical quality improvement projects. Evidence of strong leadership skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable Additional training in children's mental health therapies. Certificate/qualification in leadership (e.g. Mary Seacole). Certificate/qualification in CYP IAPT. Certificate/qualification in Quality Improvement (e.g. Aqua). At least 5 years experience in children and young people's mental health services (experience whilst training can be added). Post Grad Certificate or above in CBT Supervision (CYP-IAPT). Knowledge and Expertise Essential Highly specialised knowledge and expertise in supporting CYP with mental health difficulties. Advanced knowledge of key policy drivers advancing the clinical practice of CYP services. Up to date and advanced knowledge of relevant legislation and quality framework associated with the clinical speciality. Knowledge and experience of leading in the application of safeguarding procedures, and goal focussed interventions. Knowledge and experience of developing networks with other organisations providing services to people with mental health difficulties and understanding how these complement services the NHS provides. Knowledge and experience of planning & developing services. Evidence of continued professional development. Knowledge and experience of developing partnerships with schools. Desirable Knowledge and experience of developing clinical performance and understanding management procedures. Knowledge and experience of implementing Future in Mind strategies. Experience Essential At least 5 years experience of working with children and young people in a mental health setting. Experience in leading change. Direct experience and expertise of working with CYP with mental health difficulties. Direct experience of teaching, training, supervision and providing consultancy to people at all levels (agency staff; professionals; carers; service users). Desirable Experience of multi professional leadership of teams or services within the designated speciality. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details Employer name Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Cheshire Wide Cheshire CH2 1BQ Employer's website
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