Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 3 months (until 31/3/25 with potential to extend)
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 373-NBH0734
- Employer
- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cheshire West Vaccination Hub Tarvin
- Town
- Tarvin
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Lead - Quality Improvement and Training
Band 6
Job overview
The successful applicant will provide a visible clinical profile with management, advisory, leadership and operational oversight under the direction of the Clinical Manager into the delivery of the Vaccination and Living Well service.Ìý
The post holder will assist the clinical and operational management team in overseeing the day to day running of the service ensuring compliance and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.Ìý ÌýIf you have strong team management skills, a solid clinical background and want to support staff in continuous improvement and professional development then this could be the next step in your career.
The post is part time 27.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý To develop training resources, training programmes and competency frameworks to support the clinical delivery of the service.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Support with supervision of team members by working clinically 50% of the time to model excellence in standards of care.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý To work collaboratively and autonomously, when required, to support the induction, training and ongoing development of the Vaccination and Living Well clinical staff.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Maintain and monitor records of compliance with mandatory and service specific training.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý To deputise for the Clinical Manager and OperationalÌý Manager as required at external meetings such as with commissioners, ICB and NHSE
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý To identify and address unwarranted variations in care and implement procedures/checks to ensure the highest standards of clinical care are maintained at all times.Ìý
The role will change to meet the needs of the Service as it develops, and the post holder will need to be flexible in adapting to new areas of working as and when required. The post holder will be required to be flexible with shift patterns, including weekends, to meet the needs of the Service and must be flexible with travel away from the main hub.
Working for our organisation
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
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Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.Ìý
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.Ìý We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.Ìý
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
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CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aÌýValues Based Interview/Assessment,Ìýwhich explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
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Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
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An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website . If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – [email protected] 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.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
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.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.ÌýYou are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level with registered nursing qualification or equivalent
- Registered Health Care Professional e.g. NMC/GPhC or GMC for doctors
- Evidence of teaching and assessing
- Evidence of further post graduate study
Desirable criteria
- Qualification in mentorship/assessing/teaching or relevant experience
- Immunisation or health screening experience
- Mentoring/Assessing skills
- IV Therapy Passport
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
- Proficiency in delivering high quality evidenced based care
- Ability to demonstrate continuing professional development
- Knowledge of immunisation schedules in accordance with national recommendations
- Knowledge of cold chain management and maintenance
- To be able to demonstrate continuing professional development
- Knowledge and use of computer to include microsoft word, internet access and email communication
- Political awareness of local and national NHS guidance
Desirable criteria
- Delivery of intravenous therapies
- Cannulation experience
- Experience of completing cervical screening
- Development of training packages
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of working within a community healthcare setting
- Experience of making autonomous decisions
- Experience of being an autonomous clinician
- Evidence of working within a leadership role
- Experience of mentoring /supporting junior staff
Desirable criteria
- Experience of writing training materials and developing training programmes
- Delivery of training and education in a formal setting
- Experience developing competency frameworks
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Green
- Job title
- Clinical Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07990149783
- Additional information
If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact [email protected] or telephone 01244 393100
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