Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full‑time Mental Health Practitioner to be part of our First Response Services based within our Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team in Chester. The successful applicant will 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 Line.
Main Duties
The role of a Practitioner is to work within a multidisciplinary team, providing a comprehensive assessment of people presenting in crisis. You will undertake detailed assessments of people’s needs and use your clinical skills to provide intervention and treatment. The post holder will be expected to work as part of the Urgent Care Mental Health First Response Service which includes the services listed above.
About Us
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, all‑age disability care and three GP surgeries. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites in Wirral, Cheshire, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool, and Stockport. Our aim is to improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person‑centred approach. CWP is rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall. We are a Disability Confident Employer, a Rainbow Badge Scheme member, a Veteran Aware organisation, and hold the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. We welcome applications from people with experience of accessing our services.
Details
* Date posted: 16 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 373-SMH2493
* Job location: Redesmere, Liverpool Road, Chester CH2 1BQ
Job Responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence and values. We use a values‑based approach in our interviews, exploring not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and consider how they align with your own values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect this understanding and provide examples of how you have demonstrated these values.
Applicants who meet the essential criteria and have a disability defined under the Equality Act 2010 may answer YES to the question: “Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?” Please inform the team of any special support needs for the interview and selection process. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Applicants are advised to apply early, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date if a large number of applications are received.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP soon!
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* Recognised qualification in mental health – RMN, AHP, Social Care (AMHPs)
Desirable Qualifications
* Evidence of further professional development involving serious mental illness
* Willingness to undertake and complete nurse prescribing certificate
* Non‑medical Prescribing certificate
Essential Knowledge & Expertise
* Knowledge and sensitivity to equal opportunities issues
* Sound knowledge of current professional staff development and continuous service improvement issues, particularly in the context of ADHD and personality disorder services
Desirable Knowledge & Expertise
* Information Management and Technology skills
Essential Experience
* A good amount of post‑registration experience or demonstrated competencies through a Personal Development Plan
Desirable Experience
* Multi‑disciplinary team work
Additional Information
Disclosures and Barring Service check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) checks will be required for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Contact
Email: recruitment@cwp.nhs.uk
Tel: 01244 393100
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