Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a registered mental health nurse,  social worker or occupational therapist  to join our specialist team in working with patients aged between 14 -65 experiencing first episode psychosis.

We are dynamic & highly specialist team, working with an interesting client group, where there’s an opportunity to significantly impact on an individual's well-being and functioning and long-term clinical outcomes. 

The role involves specialist assessment & treatment of patients presenting with symptoms of psychosis. You would join a multi disciplinary team of nurses, social workers, OTs, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, psychologists and clinical support workers. There is a wide range of experience and skills within the team and we are passionate about nurturing our staff to develop their skills. 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to collaboratively plan an individuals care needs and assess risk factors and implement interventions in line with the access and wait time standards; that improve outcomes for the individual and their families. You will be offered a thorough induction period, including shadowing established team members and regular supervision. The appointed applicant should be willing to engage in continuing professional development opportunities.

Excellent communication, report writing and assessment skills are essential for this post. We are looking for highly skilled and competent practitioners, who are motivated and committed to delivering quality and evidence based care and willing to develop and initiate recovery focused groups. As part of the role there will be opportunities to participate in groups aimed at reducing cardiometabolic risk factors, such as gym, climbing and walking groups. Applicants should have sound working knowledge of the current spectrum of mental health disorders and the Mental Health Act.

Applicants should have post registration clinical experience and be able to demonstrate the appropriate skills needed to provide an outstanding service. We are looking for individuals who are flexible and conscientious team members.  

Awareness and understanding of the EIPS model is essential. 

Access to transport for work purposes is essential.

Working for our organisation

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 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.

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.

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.

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.