JOB OVERVIEW

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Foundation Trust are seeking applications for a Staff Grade doctor in Early Intervention & Older Adults.
The post holder will be a core member of the Early Intervention team in Ellesmere Port and the Older Adult Team in West Cheshire.
The post holder will join an integrated service based at Cherrybank Resource Centre and Upton Lea. In addition to the Staff grade doctor post, the team consists of a Consultant, CPNs, OTs, SWs, admin staff, Psychology and a Team Manager. There is also an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (non medical prescriber) who works across the AMH teams, potential for core trainee depending on the post holder’s educational supervisor status and allocation based on trainee need.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

• Assessing, diagnosing, reviewing and formulating treatment and risk management plans for people referred to the Ellesmere port and Neston CMHT.
• Mental Health Act implementation.
• Care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.
• Provide case discussion opportunity to all team members but also provide supervision to the Advance Nurse Practitioner, memory nurses and trainees if applicable.
• Clinical leadership of team.
• Input into weekly team meetings, and monthly team business meetings.
• Multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working with (non-exhaustive list):
• Crisis Resolution/Home Treatment Service
• Adult Community Mental Health Services
• Integrated Physical health care teams.
• Care home GP Leads.
• Primary Care Services
• Psychological Therapy 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 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 – cwp.recruitment@nhs.net 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.