Clinical Lead - Seren Lodge Mother and Baby Unit

Pan Trade; Chester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Lead for the Seren Lodge Mother and Baby Unit in Chester. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a supportive multi-disciplinary team, with a focus on delivering high-quality care for patients with perinatal mental health issues. The position includes comprehensive training and a relocation package, emphasizing CWP's commitment to professional development and inclusive practices.

Benefits

Relocation package up to £8,000

Comprehensive training and induction program

Qualifications

• High level of clinical expertise required.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment essential.
• Understanding of mental health issues is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical team in providing care within the Mother and Baby Unit.
• Ensure high standards of practice regarding mental health care.
• Promote inclusive practices and support patient involvement.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Collaboration

Communication

Cultural diversity awareness

Education

NMC Registered Nurse RMN

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Job description

Clinical Lead - Seren Lodge Mother and Baby Unit

Clinical Lead - Seren Lodge Mother and Baby Unit

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Main area Clinical Lead

Grade

Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Hours

• Full time
• Part time
  
  

37.5 hours per week (Rotational shift pattern, which includes days, nights, and twilight shifts)

Job ref

373-SMH2279-A RR

Site Seren Lodge Mother and Baby Unit

Town

Chester

Salary

£37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

18/06/2025 23:59

Job Overview

• We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**
  
  

The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply.

Seren Lodge Mother and Baby Unit, an exciting collaboration between NHS England and NHS Wales, is due to open in October 2025 on the grounds of the Countess of Chester Health Park.

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Band 6 Clinical Leads to join the Mother and Baby Unit team. We are planning for the new MDT to commence in role 3 months prior to opening to enable a robust and supportive induction to take place.

The Mother and Baby Unit is a specialist provision for women with mental health problems during pregnancy and/or in the tear after their baby is born. Patients in the postnatal period will have their babies with them during their time as an inpatient on the Mother and Baby Unit. Seren Lodge will be an 8 bedded unit with 6 beds commissioned by NHS England for the women of Cheshire and Merseyside and 2 beds commissioned by NHS Wales for the women of North Wales. The Mother and Baby Unit will also accept referrals for out of area women when there are beds available.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if there is a high volume of applicants. Shortlisting for this vacancy will take place in March, and interviews will be held from April onwards.

Main duties of the job

We are hoping to build a supportive and knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team, working on a rotational shift basis which includes day and night shifts. The posts offer the successful applicants the exciting opportunity to build and be part of leading a team that provides the highest quality of care for our service users. We will offer an excellent training and induction programme.

The applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding and application of the 6 Cs in practice, these being Care; Compassion; Competence; Communication; Courage and Commitment.

Seren Lodge is based on the Countess of Chester Health Park Site approximately 1.5 miles from Chester city centre.

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 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 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 Trusts 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 Trusts 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 Trusts 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 https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance . 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 £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.

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 Essential Criteria

• NMC Registered Nurse RMN
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
  
  

Knowledge and Expertise Essential criteria

• High level of clinical expertise
• Understanding and appreciation of national policy and health/social care issues
• Clear understanding of social inclusion/equity/diversity
• Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries
• Knowledge of cultural diversity within the healthcare setting
• Awareness of current mental health issues, debates and practice
• Knowledge and understanding of physical health needs
• A willingness to undertake further training
• Ability to influence best practice within the Mother and Baby Unit
• Have the knowledge and skills in the specialist perinatal mental health arena to develop and manage individual care plans for a patient or small group of patients
• Has the experience and expertise to take sole charge of the Mother and Baby Unit
• Ensure a high standard of practice is maintained in relation to the detention of mentally ill patients under the Mental Health Act and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards ensuring that least restrictive practices are promoted within individual care
• Ensure that the service provides holistic care that also incorporates excellence in physical health care management
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues and management of safeguarding processes
• Ensure that care reflects individual and cultural needs and contribute to a culture that actively promotes the involvement of patients, families and carers
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of MHA and MCA
• Knowledge of perinatal mental health conditions
  
  

Experience Essential criteria

• Relevant post qualification experience at Band 5
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Supervision experience
• Working with patients with severe mental health problems utilising patient/carer involvement
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of carrying out clinical supervision
  
  

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.

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Sarah Hull

Job title

Operational Lead for Perinatal Services

Email address

Telephone number

0151 488 8434

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