Overview
We are looking for a registered nurse with a passion for working with individuals with a range of Neurodevelopmental Disorders within Secure Services and knowledge of supervision and audit processes. The ideal applicant will also have a good understanding of the leadership style required to be part of a ward leadership team to support the Ward Manager in delivering a high quality mental health service. The role will involve working within set objectives which reflect the direction of the service and the Trust, providing clinical leadership within the ward team to promote a high standard of patient care, and providing management support, deputising for the Ward Manager in their absence.
Responsibilities
* Source of expertise for clinical practice for the care team. Able to demonstrate, through personal skills and achievement, a high level of patient care, using processes such as role modelling and supervision.
* To undertake audit of evidence based interventions to ensure continued best practice.
* Engage with MDT to ensure holistic patient centred care planning.
* Able to assess, evaluate and advise staff on care planning and discharge planning.
* Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the identification and management of risk.
* Develop ways to improve efficiency and patient care.
Experience and Qualifications
* The successful candidate will have experience working within Mental Health secure services; working within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Registered nurse with a passion for working with individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disorders within Secure Services.
About Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP)
CWP provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
Equality, Inclusion and Recruitment
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Induction
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Additional information
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
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