Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
This Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) position is based in Chester.
We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our developing Children and Young People's (CYP) Emergency and Urgent Care team. As part of the NHS 5 Year Forward View, CWP has developed crisis response services for CYP.
We are recruiting enthusiastic and motivated clinicians for the CYP Urgent Support Team, which is part of our multidisciplinary team. We offer training, CPD, supervision, and opportunities to develop skills in this area.
Main duties of the job
The service operates 24/7 to provide crisis mental health assessments and brief interventions for CYP, in line with NHS England guidance on Urgent and Emergency Mental Health Care for CYP.
Relevant clinical experience in assessing and managing risk in mental health or social care settings is desirable but not essential, as support and development will be provided. Professional registration with HCPC, Social Work England, or NMC is required.
Responsibilities include mental health risk assessments, crisis intervention planning, safeguarding, and working collaboratively with young people, families, and external agencies. The role involves face-to-face work and liaising via the CWP Crisis Line.
The posts cover the Cheshire and Wirral area, so access to transport is essential. The role is based at Chester.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, physical health, and disability services, across multiple sites in Cheshire, Wirral, and beyond. We employ around 4,500 staff and are rated Outstanding for Caring by the CQC.
We are committed to inclusive recruitment and value diversity. We offer a three-week induction and support new starters through our Prepare to Care programme.
Job responsibilities
Please download the full job description for detailed responsibilities. Our recruitment process assesses competence and alignment with our values. We encourage you to review our values and reflect on how your experience demonstrates them.
For application support, contact cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or call 01244 393100. If you have a disability, indicate if you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and inform us of any support needs.
The NHS offers a DBS check, with costs deducted from salary. New NHS employees start at the minimum of the pay scale. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close early if filled.
Good luck with your application!
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Professional registration with HCPC, NMC, or Social Work England
* Post-qualification CPD relevant to your profession
* Intermediate/diploma therapeutic training
Knowledge and Expertise
* Knowledge of therapeutic approaches such as CBT, Family Therapy
* Understanding of Child Protection and related legislation
* Experience in inter-agency working and care planning
* Experience with clinical supervision and working with students/learners
Experience
* Post-qualification experience in CYPMHS or related fields
* Experience delivering evidence-based interventions
* Risk assessment and management experience
* Experience in NHS community CYPMHS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Applicants should be prepared to submit to this process.
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