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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
373-LD-RRP02-East-A
Employer
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Greenways A&T Ward
Town
Macclesfield
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum / pro rata - This role attracts Recruitment Premia
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust logo

LD Staff Nurse * £4,500 recruitment/retention payment *

Band 5

Job overview

**If you are an external applicant and successfully appointed to this role you could receive £4,500 in recruitment and retention payments (T&Cs apply)**

**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000** (T&Cs apply)**

Are you a Registered Nurse with a drive to create change and enhance the lives of adults with learning disabilities? 

Are you looking for a New Challenge? Or want to take your career in a new direction?

We have a Band 5 registered nurse vacancy at our “outstanding CQC rated” Assessment and Treatment unit for adults with learning disabilities in Macclesfield. 

Our Assessment and Treatment units support adults with a learning disability, autism, adhd and complex physical health issues. Admissions are aimed to be short-term for individuals requiring a period of intensive assessment and treatment with the development of robust transition plans to support discharge to future placements?

Do you want to be part of an enthusiastic and person-centred MDT?

You will work closely alongside a range of specialist professionals across differing locations in order to achieve the best person-centred outcomes for a patients admission and future.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are committed to career development and the development of evidenced based practice through research and actively encourage and support staff in these areas.  

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to work within a multi professional framework, being named nurse for adult service users with learning disabilities and complex needs. The post holder will work within a hierarchical structure, under the supervision of the Manager/Deputy Manager.

As a Staff Nurse you will be required to take charge of the shift and offer management supervision sessions to the Clinical Support Workers who are assigned to you.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to excel within their nursing role and we offer a number of development opportunities both internally through our education department and externally though a range of colleges and universities we are associated with.

There is also opportunity for further training and development as part of career development,  full preceptorship will be given to those who are newly qualified.

The ideal candidates must have strong and positive values, be enthusiastic, have good communication skills and able to build effective working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team.

As the ward is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the 11.5 hour shifts will include both days and nights (Days 07:30-20:00 and Nights 19:30-08:00).

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, dependant on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.

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 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 – [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.

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

Essential criteria
  • RMN / RNLD First Level NMC register nurse
  • Specific courses related to L.D
  • Demonstrate commitment to ongoing training

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential criteria
  • Ability to asses/Plan/Evaluate care to clients and carers
  • Ability to direct and manage the work of others
  • Support clients in crisis
  • Ability to chair a meetings and lead a team
Desirable criteria
  • Special interests related to current service developments

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Had experience of working with adults with a Learning Disability, in an inpatient setting
  • Direct experience of working with clients with complex needs
  • Positive attitude to people with L.D
  • Awareness of current issues and legislation
  • Experience in quality initiatives

Analytical and judgemental skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to interpret complex facts or situations requiring analysis and ability to compare a range of options

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardWe are a Living Wage EmployerVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyJob share policyAge positiveCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerNHS Rainbow Badge - BronzeDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldThis Network is for Colleagues may be LGBTQIA + Community Members. Allies and Supporters are also welcomeThis Network is for colleagues may be from a diverse ethnic background. Allies and supporters are also welcome.This Network is for colleagues who may have a disability or a long term health condition. Allies and supporters are welcome.

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amanda Atkinson
Job title
Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07467 117 150