Clinical Nurse Specialist - Non Medical Prescriber

PAN TRADE; Chester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Non-Medical Prescriber to join their dynamic CYPMH Multi-Agency Team in Chester. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, providing exceptional care to young people facing complex mental health challenges. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Join a forward-thinking organization that values compassion and inclusivity, and take the next step in your career with an attractive relocation package and competitive salary.

Benefits

Relocation package up to £8,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have NMC registration and independent prescribing qualification.
• Experience in mental health nursing and excellent clinical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical practice and prescribing in a multidisciplinary team.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff while ensuring high-quality patient care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Mental health nursing

Education

NMC registration as a mental health nurse

Independent prescribing qualification

Masters degree or equivalent

Tools

ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)

Job description

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

About

Our mission: To improve the quality of life for people in Cheshire and Wirral by providing specialist health and social care services and support to individuals, families and communities affected by mental illness or learning disabilities.

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Key details

Location

SiteMarsden HouseAddressBrookdale PlTownChesterPostcodeCH1 3DYMajor / Minor RegionCheshire

Contract type & working pattern

ContractPermanentHours37.5 hours per week (Open to part time applicants)

• Full time
• Part time
  
  

Salary

Salary£46,148 - £52,809 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)Salary periodYearlyGrade(Band 7)

Specialty

Main areaClinical Nurse Specialist

Job Overview

Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) - CYPMH Multi-Agency Team

West Cheshire 0-18 Children and Young People's Mental Health Service

Marsden House - Chester.

Are you a passionate and experienced mental health professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role?We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) to join our innovative and forward-thinking CYPMH Multi-Agency Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals, providing exceptional care to young people with complex mental health needs.

• 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 please see attached document.

If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you if you are invited to interview.

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What You'll Be Doing

• Clinical Practice:
• Prescribing:
• Collaboration:
• Supervision and Mentorship:
• Training and Development:
• Service Improvement:
  
  

What we're looking for:

• Essential:
• NMC registration as a mental health nurse
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Significant experience in mental health nursing
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
• Desirable:
• Experience working with young people
• Knowledge of specialist eating disorders or first episode psychosis
• Leadership and management experience

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
  
  

Working for our organisation

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. We also offer up to three weeks induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, youll find something to suit you at CWP.

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 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!

Applicant requirements

warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info 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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
• Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification: Accredited qualification allowing independent prescribing.
• Educated to or working towards a Masters degree level or equivalent through experience and training.
• Postgraduate or postregistration specialist qualifications relevant to the role (e.g., clinical examination and assessment, advanced communication skills).
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Post-graduate training in Mental Health
• Management certificate/qualification
• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) or equivalent
  
  

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential criteria

• Understanding of issues relating to medication management, recognition of influences of local and national guidance
• Understanding of interventions for mental health and models of good practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance in relation to service delivery
• Effective written and oral communication and liaison skills
• Effective organisation and management skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of the framework in which NHS and Social Services operate
• Presentation skills/ability to deliver training
• Understanding of performance management and ability to develop monitoring systems
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of clinical work within Mental Health
• Substantial experience at Band 6 or above
• Working on own initiative and as part of a team
• Staff management and supervision
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Some experience of working as a nurse prescriber
• Organisation and delivery of education and training
• Experience of clinical work within Older Adults
  
  

Documents

• Job Description (, 192.6)PDFKB
• OH Risk Form (, 472.4)PDFKB
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy (, 167.7)PDFKB
• DBS Update Service Applicant Guide (, 228.4)PDFKB
• Privacy Notice (, 177.4)PDFKB
• Trust Profile (, 521.4)PDFKB
• Application Guide (, 28.3)PDFMB
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

NameJonathan GirvanJob titleOperational Team ManagerEmail address [email protected]Telephone number01244393200Additional information

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