Job description

Job 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 Trusts 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 Trusts 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 Trusts 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

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to 1st degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
• Current NMC Registration.

Desirable

• Certificate in management or substantial equivalent internal training.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Understanding of the patient experience agenda & its contribution to quality.
• Conversant with national and local guidance on NHS Continuing Health care/NHS Funded Care for adults.
• Conversant with Mental Health Act 1983.
• Working knowledgeable of Who Pays Guidance 2020.
• Strong understanding of the operational management and clinical role of the NHS.
• Full understanding of Social Services and other Local Authority functions
• Knowledge & understanding of the current NHS agenda and of primary care.
• Highly developed communication skills both verbal & written.
• Ability to communicate with clinical and all levels of staff effectively.
• Capability to work across boundaries and foster close collaboration; using influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across a range of health care and other organisations.
• Will consider the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
• IT skills ability to use Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Outlook).
• Accurate data entry and text processing skills.
• High level critical thinking skills and ability to develop logical and comprehensive opinions with attention to detail.

Desirable

• Understanding of the commissioning agenda including its scope, structure, methods of operation, processes and inter- relationships
• Working knowledge Children's and Young People Continuing Care Framework.
• Understanding of dispute resolution process both for individuals and organisations.

Experience

Essential

• Clear evidence of successfully working with a wide range of external organisations.
• Manages self and own workload, delivering outcomes in a timely and efficient manner.
• Track record in clinical quality & performance activities
• Effective delegator when required.
• Ability to motivate/ support team members.

Desirable

• Experience of partnership working with other agencies
• Managerial experience
• Experience of managing change

Trust Values

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Stein Centre

Derby Road

Birkenhead, Wirral

CH42 7HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)