Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mental Health Clinician within the CHC/CC/Complex Care team within Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will have a working knowledge of 117 aftercare legalities and planning, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, experience of undertaking assessments, case and risk management and personalised care agenda will be essential for this role.
The post-holder will undertake various functions as part of the role which will include undertaking health needs assessments, facilitation of multi-disciplinary assessments, reviews, supporting individuals with case management, providing information on legal matters which might include COPDOLs, welfare applications as well as S21a cases in addition to staff leadership and management as necessary.
We require a motivated and experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (or appropriate alternative professional registration) who can work autonomously and collaboratively in a multi-agency environment with individuals and their representatives to commission safe, appropriate care and support the wider system with patient flow. The successful candidate will be joining an established team and will receive role specific induction following the CWP trust induction.
Main duties of the job
See JD and Person Spec for full details.
This is a specialist role which includes completing assessments and reviews and making commissioning arrangements (including funding applications).
Attending MDT and professionals’ meetings as well as meetings with individuals and their representatives and care providers. Supporting wider ICB colleagues and working with Local Authority partners and attending MADE events to support patient flow. Working on complex cases where there may be legal input or challenge. The post holder will be a key member of the team and will be expected to work autonomously, ensuring effective management and assessment of clients, meeting individual on-going health care needs for mental health clients, in conjunction with the Continuing Health Care Team and ICB and coordinating the process of securing health funding. The role includes Clinical Responsibilities, Leadership & Management Support, Research / Audit, Training / Education.
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: [email protected] 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
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of All Age Continuing Care
- Significant experience of Patient Commissioning.
- Demonstrable experience of the wider sector and aware of the current priorities.
- In depth experience of cross-sector partnership.
- Substantial experience of working with service users and carers.
- Proven line management experience.
- Implementation of national policy.
Desirable
- Experience of research and development.
- Experience of Mental Health Commissioning
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Degree or equivalent level of experience in healthcare
- Evidence of professional development NMC RMN or equivalent AHP registration
Desirable
- Relevant post basic academic/professional qualification at higher degree level or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Excellent knowledge around Mental Health Act (2007)
- Demonstrable relative experience and knowledge of current key policies and priorities.
- Understanding of service provision for the client group.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the current NHS reforms.
- Understanding of relevant, current NHS and social care market mechanisms
- Excellent written and verbal communication including providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Ability to work with and influence all stakeholders locally and regionally.
- Ability to work sensitively with service users and carers in challenging situations
Desirable
- Experience of providing information at Board level.
- Ability to facilitate negotiations and manage challenging workplace situations.
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This advert is for Specialist Mental Health Clinician with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Chester, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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