Location
Chester, England
Salary
£39959.00 to £48117.00
Profession
Mental health nurse
Deadline
22 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
08 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

15 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Relevant, post-qualifying experience at band 5

  • Experience

    Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment.

  • Experience

    Supervision experience

  • Experience

    Working with service users with severe mental health problems utilising user/carer involvement.

  • Trust Values

    Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C’s: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

  • Qualifications

    NMC Registered Nurse RMN

  • Qualifications

    Evidence of Continued Professional development.

  • Knowledge and Expertise

    High level of clinical expertise.

  • Knowledge and Expertise

    Understanding and appreciation of national policy and health/social care issues.

  • Knowledge and Expertise

    Clear understanding of social inclusion/equality/diversity.

  • Knowledge and Expertise

    Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries.

  • Knowledge and Expertise

    Knowledge of cultural diversity within the healthcare setting.

  • Knowledge and Expertise

    Awareness of current mental health issues, debates and practice.

  • Knowledge and Expertise

    Knowledge and understanding of physical health needs.

  • Knowledge and Expertise

    A willingness to undertake further training

Desirable

1 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Knowledge and Expertise

    Knowledge of the MHA and MCA

Job overview

Springview is looking for 3 dynamic Clinical Leads to join our team on our Riverwood ward . This is your chance to be at the forefront of change, influencing care, inspiring staff, and shaping the future of our service.

In this role, you’ll:

  • Drive high-quality, evidence-based nursing care and champion continuous improvement.
  • Lead, mentor, and motivate a talented nursing team to deliver their very best.
  • Be a key player in implementing innovative practices and transforming patient care.
  • Ensure our standards, codes of conduct, and clinical systems are not just met, but exceeded.

We’re seeking someone who thrives on challenge, loves to lead, and is excited by the opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ lives. If you’re ready to step into a role where your leadership truly matters and your ideas can shape the future of Acute care, Springview is the place for you.

Join us – lead the change, inspire your team, and transform care!

Main duties of the job

You will be working in a multidisciplinary team which includes medical staff, Allied Health Professionals (including Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy), a Health and Fitness team and peer support workers/volunteers. Our therapeutic environment includes dedicated therapy rooms, and a large gym.

As a member of the team, you will support the delivery of responsive, evidence-based, recovery focused care to everyone in our care. If you are currently looking for the next step and you would like to work where you can make a real difference, there’s no better place to be than Springview

Springview operates 24 hour cover therefore, you are required to work shifts which will include nights. There are a variety of shifts available and all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

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 £15 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!

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.

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This advert is for Clinical Lead with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Chester, England. It is listed as a Mental health nurse role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.

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