Mental Health Practitioner development post b5/b6

PAN TRADE; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a full-time Band 5 registered practitioner within the First Response Service team in Chester. The role focuses on supporting assessments and gaining experience in various mental health services. Ideal for new nurses looking to develop their careers.

Benefits

Relocation package of up to £8,000

Qualifications

• No post-registration experience required.
• Desirable: Experience working in a Liaison team during training.

Responsibilities

• Support band 6/7 staff in completing initial assessments.
• Work as part of the Urgent Care Mental Health First Response Service.
• Gain experience liaising with hospitals and community services.

Skills

Effective IT and keyboard skills

Research-based practice evidence

Reflective practice evidence

Knowledge of local and national priorities

Education

Registered Nurse RMN (1st Level)

Job description

Employer heading

Band 5

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time band 5 registered practitioner within our First Response Service team based in Chester for our Home Treatment Team. The successful applicant will also be expected to work across Urgent Care Mental Health First Response Services, including Crisis Resolution Home Treatment teams, Liaison Services, Street Triage Services, Liaison and Diversion Services, and the Crisis Triage and Response Service.

Main duties of the job

This is a developmental post designed to give the practitioner experience, knowledge, and confidence to complete their preceptorship and develop into a Band 6 role.

The role involves supporting band 6/7 staff in completing initial assessments and reviewing patients independently. The post holder will also accompany band 6/7 staff during patient assessments.

They will gain experience liaising with acute hospitals, community-based services, and acute mental health hospitals.

The post provides experience working with the Local Authority, Police, and North West Ambulance Service.

The post holder will be expected to work as part of the Urgent Care Mental Health First Response Service, which includes Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams, Liaison Services, Street Triage Services, Liaison and Diversion Services, and the Crisis Line.

Working for our organisation

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

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

Our aim is to improve lives through a compassionate, person-centred approach. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission and overall Good.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation, and Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award holder, CWP is committed to inclusive recruitment and valuing diversity. We offer up to three weeks of induction through our Prepare to Care programme to help new starters integrate quickly.

Whether starting your career or seeking to apply your skills in a new role, CWP offers opportunities for all.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please download the full job description (see documents below) for detailed responsibilities.

Our recruitment process is based on competence and values. We look for candidates who demonstrate our values in their daily lives and reflect this in their applications with examples from work or personal experience.

For support with your application, refer to the applicant guide on our website or contact our recruitment team via email at: [e-mail] or call 01244 393100.

If you have a disability meeting the Equality Act 2010 criteria and meet the essential job criteria, you can apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Please inform us if you require special support during the interview process.

We encourage applications from armed forces reservists and cadet force volunteers. Applicants will need to pay for their DBS check, which can be deducted from salary after appointment. Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is recommended for a small annual fee.

New NHS entrants will start at the minimum of the pay scale. Early application is advised as the vacancy may close early if many applications are received.

Good luck with your application. We look forward to welcoming you to Team CWP!

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse RMN (1st Level)

Knowledge and Expertise

• Research-based practice evidence
• Reflective practice evidence
• Knowledge of local and national priorities
• Effective IT and keyboard skills

Experience

• No post-registration experience required

Desirable: Experience working in a Liaison team during training.

Applicant requirements include appropriate UK professional registration. The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.