Job Description

Main area

Staff Nurse - Learning Disabilities in Macclesfield

Grade

Band 5

Contract

Permanent: 24 hour service, therefore the successful candidates must be able to work a full range of 11.5 hour shifts including night shifts and weekends.

Hours

Full time Part time Other
37.5 hours per week (24 hour service, therefore the successful candidates must be able to work a full range of 11.5 hour shifts including night shifts and weekends.)

Job ref

373-LD0524-A

Site

Greenways

Town

Macclesfield

Salary

31,049 - 37,796 per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

21/01/2026 23:59

Job overview

Are you a Registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse or due to qualify this year?



Are you motivated for a New Challenge? or Career Development opportunities?



We have a Band 5 registered nurse vacancy at our 'Rated Outstanding by CQC' Assessment and Treatment unit for adults with learning disabilities in Macclesfield.



You will be working to work with adults with a learning disability as part of an enthusiastic and committed multidisciplinary team, taking referrals from both the local area but also specialist referrals from across the Northwest as part of the inpatient offer. Admissions are short term for people with learning disability and complex needs requiring a period of intensive assessment, treatment and or therapy within an inpatient unit.



As a key staff member at our Assessment and Treatment Unit, you will develop person centred plans and work closely with other member of the team to help individuals reach their potential.



Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS foundation Trust are committed to career development and the development of evidenced based practice through research and actively encourage and support staff in these areas.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to work within a multi professional framework, being named nurse for adult service users with learning disabilities and complex needs. The post holder will work within a hierarchical structure, under the supervision of the Manager/Deputy Manager.

As a Staff Nurse you will be required to take charge of the shift and offer management supervision sessions to the Clinical Support Workers who are assigned to you.



The successful candidate will be encouraged to excel within their nursing role and we offer a number of development opportunities both internally through our education department and externally though a range of colleges and universities we are associated with.



There is also opportunity for further training and development as part of career development, full preceptorship will be given to those who are newly qualified.



The ideal candidates must have strong and positive values, be enthusiastic, have good communication skills and able to build effective working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team.



As the ward is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the 11.5 hour shifts will include both days and nights (Days 07:30-20:00 and Nights 19:30-08:00).



Contact Amanda Atkinson on

amanda.atkinson1@nhs.net

for any further information.

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

RNLD/RMNH First level NMC registered nurse Specific courses related to L.D Demonstrate commitment to ongoing training #

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential criteria

Ability to asses/Plan/Evaluate care to clients and carers Ability to direct and manage the work of others Support clients in crisis Ability to chair a meetings and lead a team

Desirable criteria

Special interests related to current service developments #

Experience

Essential criteria

Had experience of working with adults with a Learning Disability, within a inpatient setting Direct experience of working with clients with complex needs Positive attitude to people with L.D. Awareness of current issues and legislation Experience in quality initiatives
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

Amanda Atkinson

Job title

Manager

Email address

amanda.atkinson1@nhs.net

Telephone number

07467 117 150

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