Staff Nurse-LD in Macclesfield | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Are you a Registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse or due to qualify this year? Are you motivated for a new challenge or career development opportunities? We have a Band 5 registered nurse vacancy at our 'Rated Outstanding by CQC' Assessment and Treatment unit for adults with learning disabilities in Macclesfield.

You will be working with adults with a learning disability as part of an enthusiastic and committed multidisciplinary team, taking referrals from both the local area and specialist referrals from across the Northwest as part of the inpatient offer. Admissions are short term for people with learning disabilities and complex needs requiring a period of intensive assessment, treatment and/or therapy within an inpatient unit.

As a key staff member at our Assessment and Treatment Unit, you will develop person-centred plans and work closely with other members of the team to help individuals reach their potential. Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to career development and the development of evidence-based practice through research and actively encourages and supports staff in these areas.

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 through 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 be 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).

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. 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, welcoming 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.

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. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, 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 think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email 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. 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.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!