Job Description

Main area

Clinical Lead

Grade

Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time Part time Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Hours worked in 11.5hrs shifts (3 shifts per week, plus 1 week of 4 shifts every month)

Job ref

373-SMH2401

Site

Bowmere Hospital

Town

Chester

Salary

37,338 - 44,962 per annum pro rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

11/06/2025 23:59



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Job overview

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.



We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Clinical Lead to join our Multi-Disciplinary Team. We are seeking a Clinical Lead with appropriate knowledge and leadership skills who has a passion for quality improvement and leading people. You will be responsible for providing leadership in delivering high quality nursing care utilising a range of approaches including codes of conduct, evidence-based practice, standards and systems . You will support, advise and educate the nursing team ensuring high quality care is given.


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Main duties of the job

You will be working in a multidisciplinary team which includes Medical staff, Allied Health Professionals (including Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy), a Health and Fitness team and Peer support workers/volunteers. Our therapeutic environment includes dedicated therapy rooms, and a large gym.



As a member of the team, you will support the delivery of responsive, evidence-based, recovery focused care to everyone in our care. If you are currently a band 5 or 6 RMN looking for the next step and you would like to work where you can make a real difference, there's no better place to be than Bowmere.



Bowmere operates 24 hour cover therefore, you are required to work shifts which will include nights. There are a variety of shifts available and all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.


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Working for our organisation

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.


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Detailed job description and main 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 Trust's 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 Trust's 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 Trust's 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!


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Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential criteria

NMC Registered Nurse RMN Evidence of Continued Professional development. ####

Knowledge and Expertise

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Essential criteria

High level of clinical expertise. Understanding and appreciation of national policy and health/social care issues. Clear understanding of social inclusion/equality/diversity. Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries. Knowledge of cultural diversity within the healthcare setting. Awareness of current mental health issues, debates and practice. Knowledge and understanding of physical health needs. A willingness to undertake further training. #####

Desirable criteria

knowledge of the MHA and MCA ####

Experience

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Essential criteria

Relevant, post-qualifying experience at band 5 Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment. Supervision experience Working with service users with severe mental health problems utilising user/carer involvement.
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 be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.



Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Cath Jones

Job title

Ward Manager

Email address

cath.jones1@nhs.net

Telephone number

01244 397320

Additional information

If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact

cwp.recruitment@nhs.net

or telephone 01244 393100.