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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager to work within our First Response Services in Chester, being based at our site at the Countess of Chester. The successful applicant will be expected to work across Urgent Care Mental Health First Response Services, which will include Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams, Liaison Services, Street Triage Services, Liaison and Diversion Services and the Crisis Line.
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Main duties of the job
To manage, lead and be accountable for the provision of high quality effective leadership and management of the team and ensure an optimum level of safe and effective patient care within budgetary resources.
Develop the team with a multidisciplinary approach and using developed managerial and leadership skills to promote excellent working practice, promoting the rights of service users in line with national and regional strategies.
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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
Educated to diploma/degree level and registered with the appropriate professional body registration
To possess specialist knowledge across a range of procedures underpinned by theory
Masters level qualification or equivalent short courses and/or experience in relevant area
A recognised management qualification e.g. MBA, DMS or equivalent management experience and training.
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Desirable criteria
Teaching qualification
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Knowledge and Expertise
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Essential criteria
To possess specialist knowledge across a range of relevant procedures underpinned by theory
Knowledge of social and care health legislation and ability to apply knowledge appropriately
Knowledge on the delivery of a clinical, technical or social care service
Knowledge of the recording of service users information
Experience of developing specialist programmes of care/care packages
Good working knowledge of Microsoft office
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Desirable criteria
Knowledge of undertaking surveys or audits
Knowledge of undertaking equipment testing and adaptation
Experience of regularly undertaking research and development activity and clinical trials
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Experience
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Essential criteria
Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team or service
At least 2 years experience at band 6 or equivalent
Experience of planning and organising complex activities or programmes requiring formulation and adjustment
Experience of the direct delivery of a clinical, technical or social care service
Experience of developing specialist programmes of care/care packages
Experience of proposing policy or service changes which impacts beyond own area
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Desirable criteria
Responsibility for policies and the impact on other community and voluntary services
Experience of being a authorised signatory and holding a delegated budget
Experience of day to day management in allocating, placing and supervising staff or students
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
Graham Jones
Job title
Operational Lead
Email address
graham.jones15@nhs.net
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
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