Job Description

Main area

Clinical Lead

Grade

Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts across 7 days a week and including night shifts)

Job ref

373-SMH2538

Site

Silk Ward

Town

Macclesfield

Salary

38,682 - 46,580 per annum (pro rata)

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

14/01/2026 23:59

Interview date

02/02/2026

Job overview

We are looking for a Band 6 Clinical Lead to join our established team in our modern Dementia Assessment Unit in Macclesfield. Silk Ward is a 15-bed mixed gender ward providing specialist inpatient assessment and treatment for people with Dementia.

Silk Ward :: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (cwp.nhs.uk)

Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to be completed by 24th January 2026 and the proposed interview date is 2nd/3rd February 2026

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Registered Nurse with a passion for Dementia care, development of services and systems, and knowledge of supervision and audit processes. The ideal applicant will also have a good understanding of the leadership style required to be part of a ward leadership team to support the Ward Manager in delivering a high-quality mental health service.



The role will involve working within set objectives which reflect the direction of the service and the Trust, providing clinical leadership within the ward team to promote a high standard of patient care, and providing management support, deputising for the Ward Manager in their absence.



1. Source of expertise for clinical practice for the care team. Able to demonstrate, through personal skills and achievement, a high level of patient care, using processes such as role modelling and supervision.



2. To undertake audit of evidence-based interventions to ensure continued best practice.



3. Engage with MDT to ensure holistic patient centred care planning.



4. Able to assess, evaluate and advise staff on care planning and discharge planning.



5. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the identification and management of risk.



6. Develop ways to improve efficiency and patient care.

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, Liverpool and Stockport.



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.



All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.



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.

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!

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

NMC Registered Nurse RMN or RNLD Evidence of Continued Professional development #

Knowledge

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

Essential criteria

Significant experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment. Supervision experience Working with service users with severe mental health problems utilising user/carer involvement.

Desirable criteria

Secure services experience
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

Andy Toogood

Job title

Ward Manager

Email address

andrew.toogood3@nhs.net

Telephone number

01625 712083

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