A Vacancy at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) has been successful in securing funding for Wave 11 MHST to be based in the across Cheshire. Successful applicants will join existing locality based MHST's (Ellesmere Port, Chester, Crewe and Macclesfield) to support the extension of the MHST offer into schools, sixth forms and colleges. We are incredibly excited to be a further part of this exciting and ambitious national programme which aims to give increased mental health provision to selected schools within an identified area.
Demand for these places is expected to be high so whilst the advert is only live for a week it is expected to close early. With this in mind it is important to get the balance of submitting your application promptly but making sure you highlight your qualities, experience and knowledge within the application to make you stand out over the other applicants.
Please also note that the interview process will take place at Crewe Campus of Cheshire College. The interviews will take place on either 17,18 or 19 June and consist of a young person's panel and traditional interview, unfortunately no alternative dates will be considered.
We are now in the fortunate position to offer a two year training contract for Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners. The training takes place in year one and all trainees will access Post Graduate Diploma which is based on a national curriculum. On completion of year one successful applicants will be regraded to NHS band 5 for a further clinical year to consolidate learning and clinical skills.
Typically trainees will be at Greater Manchester University two days a week with the other three days being in service, some of the teaching days may well be accessed remotely or via online platforms. For the 3 days per week in service, trainees will be based in schools and colleges in the Ellesmere Port locality. University will start in September 2024.
Due to the location of the teaching and the distance from the work placement, ability to travel easily and swiftly is imperative so commuting needs to be considered by candidates.
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification)andvalues.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, 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 Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A ‘Guide to completing your application form’ can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
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.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
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 £13 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.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
This advert closes on Wednesday 15 May 2024
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