Job Description

Main area

Community Mental Health Practitioner

Grade

Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time Part time
37.5 hours per week (Monday- Friday 9-5pm)

Job ref

373-SMH2340-A RR

Site

Upton Lea, Bowmere hospital

Town

Chester

Salary

37,338 - 44,962 per annum pro rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

28/05/2025 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.



Due to promotion we have an exciting opportunity for 2 full time permanent Band 6 role within our Older adults CMHT.



We are a well-established enthusiastic and motivated team. We work with people who are experiencing Mental health issues.



We cover Chester and the surrounding areas and are looking for a qualified professional from a mental health nurse, Social worker or Occupational Therapy background . To become part of a supportive, forward thinking Community Mental Health team.



If you are motivated and committed to delivering high quality evidence-based care and want to make a real difference to the lives of people living with a mental health condition, please feel free to contact us and apply.



Part time hours will also be considered.


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Main duties of the job

This is a great time to be joining the team, as you will be part of developing our response to Community Mental Health Transformation.



The post holder will work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary framework, undertaking assessments and coordinating the care of patients with both functional and organic mental illness.



The post holder will maintain a caseload which will involve ongoing assessment: Formulation of care planning, risk assessments and memory assessments. Completing reviews and offering interventions to help improve wellbeing/outcomes for the individual and their families, signposting to other agencies as necessary. Excellent communication, report writing, and assessment skills are essential for this post. Applicants should have sound working knowledge of mental health disorders and the Mental Health Act.



We are a friendly and supportive team upholding the core values of CWP. We offer a thorough induction period, which includes shadowing established team members. Supervision and training are mandatory with wider training / personal development readily available.



Access to transport for work purposes is essential.


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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

Degree or equivalent level qualification Evidence of continuing professional development Core professional qualification (e.g., RMN, CQSW, OT) #####

Desirable criteria

Mentor qualification Evidence of using Microsoft software Training in Exposure & Response Prevention and Anxiety Management Techniques Knowledge of/expertise in other therapeutic models ####

Experience

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Essential criteria

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in providing mental health services to adults within relevant settings Experience of providing clinical supervision and training of clinical and/or support staff Specialist knowledge relevant to service Working knowledge of all relevant legislation Evidence of undertaking audit work #####

Desirable criteria

Experience of providing Mental Health interventions in home and community settings Evidence of participation on research/audit ####

Knowledge

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Essential criteria

Working knowledge of legislation and policy relevant to a Mental Health setting (e.g: Mental Health Act, NSF) Skills in the assessment of risk and deliberate self-harm Experience of implementing significant changes in working practices Experience of monitoring standards of care Experience of providing supervision Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Working knowledge of a wide range of mental health conditions
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

Rachel Beech-Woosey / Cerys Chadwick

Job title

Team Operations manager

Email address

rachel.beech-woosey@nhs.net

Telephone number

01244397427

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