Job Description

Main area

Primary Care Network Dementia Practitioner

Grade

Band 7

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time Part time Job share
37.5 hours per week

Job ref

373-SMH2437

Site

Ellesmere Port One PCN

Town

Ellesmere Port

Salary

46,148 - 52,809 per annum pro rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

24/07/2025 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.



Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) in collaboration with our Primary Care Network Ellesmere Port One (PCN) are excited to be rolling out the mental health Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).



The post Holder will specialise in the area of Dementia.



These roles have been created as part of the NHS Long-Term Plan and mental health community transformation to put clinicians with mental health experience directly within primary care networks.



The funding for these roles is an exciting partnership between CWP and the PCNs as they are funded jointly between the two. The person will be directly employed by CWP but jointly managed and supported by CWP and the PCN in a collaborative way of working.


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Main duties of the job

To assess, treat and provide support for adults living in Ellesmere Port One footprint, who are experiencing memory issues. Providing a bridge between primary care and specialist mental health providers. Practitioner will work as part of the PCN MDT with Integrated pathway for patients with access to specialist mental health support. To Identify suitable patients for case management from the practice dementia registers and various mental health registers, and who have memory issues. Support of newly diagnosed patients and carers - linking into services, practical support. Links with 3rd sector Follow up and monitor of diagnosed patients and carers. Appropriate prescribing and monitoring on memory meds, annual reviews. linking with practice nurses, pharmacists Support for changing circumstances of patients and carers eg carer stress, declining dementia, challenging behaviour. Appropriate prescribing and monitoring of memory meds and others. Link with pharmacists, GP, ANP Support for end-of-life care for dementia patients - link with community teams, Macmillan, practices, care homes, GP, ANP Support for practice staff, PCN & community, for education.



Please also refer to the appropriate JD and person specification.


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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

Registered Mental Health Professional, with professional qualification relating to Health (e.g. current registered RMN, Occupational Therapist) Educated to degree level in relevant field/ equivalent level of experience of working in the specialist area Masters level qualification in the field of Dementia /or equivalent post qualifying short courses and/ or equivalent experience Recent evidence of post qualifying continuing professional development #####

Desirable criteria

Teaching qualification or significant experience Post graduate Psychological therapy qualification/ or equivalent Post graduate qualification in Dementia Care ####

Knowledge & Expertise

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Essential criteria

Excellent communication skills: - working with staff - working with patients and carers - working with general practice - presentations - written reports - understanding and ability to interpret, research and facilitate staff to implement evidence based practice Proven ability to challenge current practices and freedom to make change in light of evidence-based recommendations Knowledge, understanding and the ability to interpret and implement local and national policy direction relevant to practice Proven experience of clinical audit, skill and knowledge required to facilitate staff to undertake clinical audit Empowering staff to manage and support change Demonstrable effective clinical leadership with knowledge, understanding and application of leadership theories Relevant clinical expertise to support and facilitate clinical development and innovation Evidence of sound information technology skills ####

Experience

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Essential criteria

Experience of acting as clinical supervisor Experience in the development of professional roles Successfully managed projects that demonstrate ability to communicate and implement change Demonstrable and proven understanding and experience of the clinical and corporate governance agenda Knowledge and experience of facilitation of reflective practice for staff and personal reflective practice Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information in potentially highly emotive situations Significant experience of the direct delivery of a clinical, technical or social care service Significant experience of delivering specialist programmes of care/ care packages Demonstrable ability and experience in motivating and empowering others to change roles and in leading practice development
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

Job title

Team Operations Manager

Email address

Rachel.beech-woosey@nhs.net

Telephone number

01244 397427

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.