Band 7 / 8a Development post for Practitioner Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Crewe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

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Band 7 / 8a Development post for Practitioner Psychologist, Crewe

Client:

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Crewe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

73b29b1881f7

Job Views:

95

Posted:

14.03.2025

Expiry Date:

28.04.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

Birkenhead Community Mental Health Team are looking for a Clinical Support worker to join our busy team. Based on Wirral we cover a wide geographical area supporting people to live as independently as possible in their communities. Working alongside members of the multidisciplinary team you will provide holistic, person-centred care for people with severe and enduring mental illnesses. We work with adults aged 18 and over and support those with both functional and organic illnesses.

The Cheshire and Wirral Community Well-being Alliance are working together to transform community mental health services, providing holistic, person-centred care for people with mental health needs and to support people to live a full and meaningful life. We facilitate access to a combination of support, to provide the best chance to improve well-being and quality of life in the longer term. The vision is for individuals to be at the heart of all that we do, shaping care and opportunities around the needs of the community. We will strive to prevent mental health crises and ensure that anyone in need has access to the right care at the right time in their own community.

We are looking for individuals who can join us in this exciting transformation, especially those who can help us realise the vision to provide person-centred care and support in the right place at the right time for the Cheshire and Wirral communities that we serve.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver a range of therapeutic interventions and other aspects of the service user's care plan under the guidance of the multi-disciplinary team inclusive of occupational therapists, psychiatric nurses, therapists, psychologists and consultant psychiatrists.

This is a varied role and applicants will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, person-centred approaches to care, and utmost respect and compassion for the people we serve. You will work as part of a large team of multi-skilled, experienced colleagues who will be able to support you to deliver safe and effective care. Opportunities for training and development are encouraged and offered within the team.

More information on the main duties can be found in the person specification in the job description. Please explain in your application how your skills and experience match the essential criteria of the post and what you feel you can bring to the role as a professional and person.

We look forward to reading your application and wish you good luck.

Please note, a full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are essential for this role as the team covers a wide geographical area.

Working for our organisation

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 is 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 programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

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. 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.

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 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.

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge and experience

Knowledge & Expertise

• Basic risk and mental health assessment
• Basic clinical skills: Venepuncture, ECG Recording, Clinical Observations
• Delivery of brief interventions for healthy lifestyle promotion: Smoking cessation, Alcohol reduction, Healthy eating, Activity and exercise

Experience

• Experience of mental health difficulties – either lived experience or as a lay or professional carer
• Experience of working within a community care setting