Job summary

Health Visitor - Crewe Team Cheshire East 0-19

Do you fancy a career with an award winning integrated health and care NHS Foundation Trust? Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation, delivering high quality health and care services to the populations of Wirral, Cheshire East and West, St Helens and Knowsley.

We take great pride in being an open, trusting and compassionate organisation. The Trust is committed to promoting and building a team that enhances inclusion, diversity and equality. We strongly believe that working together with our partners, listening to and engaging with our patients, service users and their families we can make a real difference to the lives of local people within our communities. We currently deliver outstanding 0-19 and 0-19+ Health and Wellbeing Services across Wirral, Cheshire East and St Helens and Knowsley, supporting over 250,000 children and young people.

You can also visit our dedicated. children and young people's website to find out more about our services.

We work closely with our commissioners and partners to deliver the best possible services for the children, young people and families.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time Health Visitor to join a newly formed team in Crewe working in the 0-19+ Service working for Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. The position is on a 12 month fixed term contract and working days and hours are Monday to Friday 9-5pm.

The post requires good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable, compassionate and approachable. You will need to have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, be flexible solution focused and support service development. You will be experienced in supporting safeguarding caseloads.

You will work as part of an integrated 0-19+ Team and will be required to support the full delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and be responsible for managing a caseload of partnership plus families. You will also be involved in a range of public health activities within a geographical area, to include individuals, groups and communities.

As a key stakeholder in the safeguarding of children, you will be required to work collaboratively with other agencies safeguarding children and families. You will have a good knowledge of the components of Clinical Governance, Risk Management, Audits and relevant Professional Codes.

You will have a good knowledge of the components of Clinical Governance, Risk Management, audits and relevant Professional Codes.

About us

At Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust our priority is to provide safe, high quality care to our communities every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We strive to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.

We provide primary, community and social care services to the population of Wirral, St Helens, Knowsley and Cheshire East. We play a key role in the local health and social care economy as a high-performing organisation with an excellent clinical reputation.

Our expert teams provide a diverse range of community health care services, seeing and treating people right through their lives both at home and close to home. Our hard working staff support us to embed an open, just and compassionate culture and in turn we support them by providing an inclusive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

As a Trust, we provide extensive continuous professional development opportunities through a diverse range of learning solutions, including virtual and face-to-face events, webinars and action learning sets. We subscribe to numerous memberships and licences to support staff development and continuous learning. You can read more about the Trust via the careers section on our website.

Work with us - Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (wchc.nhs.uk)

Job summary

Senior School Nurse - Crewe

Do you fancy a career with an award winning integrated health and care NHS Foundation Trust?

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation, delivering high quality health and care services to the populations of Wirral, Cheshire East and West, St Helens and Knowsley.

We take great pride in being an open, trusting and compassionate organisation. The Trust is committed to promoting and building a team that enhances inclusion, diversity and equality. We strongly believe that working together with our partners, listening to and engaging with our patients, service users and their families we can make a real difference to the lives of local people within our communities.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Cheshire East 0-19+ Service service for a Senior School Nurse (SCPHN trained) to join a newly formed team in Crewe. The successful candidate will have proven leadership, experience and knowledge of school nursing and be experienced in managing safeguarding caseloads. If you want to make a difference to the health of school aged children within Crewe and Nantwich and have a commitment to reducing health inequalities we would very much like to hear from you.

You will work closely with the, education and social care to provide services in response to identified need, both public health and safeguarding. whilst working in partnership with Cheshire East Local authority to take the local children's agenda forward.

School Nursing is a fast paced, dynamic and challenging service, and as a School Nurse with us you will be given opportunity to demonstrate leadership whilst working within the public health, health promotion and safeguarding domains.

You should be well organised, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with children and young people both in school and within other education provider settings. You must be committed to working effectively both within a team and independently. An in depth knowledge of the current trends and developments within school nursing and the health agenda relating to children's services is essential.

About us

About the Trust

Our local and community based services support people to live well and independently, including:

• 0-19 / 0-19+ Health and Wellbeing Services
• Community Nursing
• Sexual Health Wirral
• Community Cardiology
• Walk-in centres
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Teletriage
• Community Dental
• End of Life Care

As a Trust, we provide extensive continuous professional development opportunities through a diverse range of learning solutions, including virtual and face-to-face events, webinars and action learning sets. We subscribe to numerous memberships and licences to support staff development and continuous learning.

You can read more about the Trust via the careers section on our website.

Job summary

We are seeking applications for a Band 7 Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for supporting children within the mainstream school setting.

The role will involve leading on service developments within Wirral primary schools and supervising other members of the team working within schools.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic Speech and Language Therapist with excellent communication skills to join our Children's Community Speech and Language Therapy team. The role will involve leading on service developments and supervising other members of the team.

The post holder will work closely with all other members of the team, including more junior employees, where they will be expected to lead, supervise and delegate. The post holder will have experience working with children and young people within primary schools and will be confident in providing second opinions for children presenting with complex speech, language and communication needs. The post holder will demonstrate the ability to lead quality improvement projects.

You must have a Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification, be registered with the HCPC, and have relevant experience. The ability to drive and have access to a car is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a proactive, friendly Speech and Language Therapy service with regular clinical team meetings and personal development planning to meet CPD needs, and with regular access to supervision. This is a forward thinking, driven team who are always looking for ways to improve the service and think creatively about intervention and different ways of working.

About us

HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU:

• We have a strong support network for both clinical work and wellbeing. Wellbeing is a strong focus within our team and organisation, and we strive to support each other at all times.
• We will provide opportunities to learn from highly experienced team members, including regular meetings and CPD sessions.
• We will provide both clinical and management supervision.
• We will provide opportunities for you to develop skills across a range of areas.
• We have opportunities to access external training if relevant to your role.

Job summary

12 MONTHS FIXED TERM

Part time 30 Hours, Public Health Nurse, Band 5, South team . Based at Eagle Bridge Health and Wellbeing Centre in Crewe but working across the whole of the South area

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Cheshire East South 0-19+ team as a part time Public Health Nurse, supporting the School Nurse team over Crewe and Nantwich

Supporting the delivery of a public health offer to families, children and young people and delivering the Healthy Child Programme core offer. The role supports the School Nurse with young people who are subject to Child in Need/ Child protection and Cared for Children. The role gives a great insight to our service and has supported employees to develop into other roles associated with public health and 0-19 services. We have great feedback from students and staff who enjoy working within a friendly and supportive team.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the 0-19 service to deliver the 0-19 Public Health Nurse offer.

Managing a safeguarding caseload, including completing health assessments, contributing to multiagency meetings and completing reports.

Delegation and work planning/organisation

Facilitating clinics across the South Locality Cheshire East

About us

The Cheshire East 0-19+ service is a friendly supportive team offering staff the opportunity to work flexibly if needed.

We work with the trust values of compassion openness and Trust ensuring that we demonstrate these values to children and families in Cheshire East North Team and to each other.

We have weekly safety huddles to support staff at the beginning of each day and monthly team meetings. Each member of staff has Clinical and Management supervision every 12 weeks or more often if required.

Supervision is available to all staff both planned and reactive.

We work closely with our specialist Safeguarding nurses to ensure staff feel supported and have access to appropriate training and induction

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Community Staff Nurse to join the Community Nursing Team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover. The post holder will deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in their own homes and community settings, supporting individuals with a range of healthcare needs.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, promoting independence, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting timely discharge from acute services. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills, with a commitment to delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients within their own homes and community settings.Manage a delegated caseload, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with clinical guidelines, Trust policies and professional standards.Undertake holistic patient assessments and develop individualised care plans to meet identified needs.Deliver a range of clinical interventions, including wound care, medicines management, continence care and long-term condition management.Work collaboratively with patients, carers, GPs, Allied Health Professionals, social care and other members of the multidisciplinary team.Promote health, wellbeing and independence, supporting patients to self-manage their conditions wherever appropriate.Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using electronic patient record systems.Recognise and escalate changes in patient condition, ensuring prompt clinical intervention where required.Participate in safeguarding processes and act in accordance with local and national safeguarding policies.Contribute to service improvement, clinical governance, audit activities and incident reporting.Participate in mandatory training, clinical supervision and continuing professional development to maintain professional competence and registration standards.

About us

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.

As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

844-8277121-A

Job locations

St Catherines Health Centre

St. Catherine's Health Centre

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Community Staff Nurse will work as an integral member of the Community Nursing Team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients within their own homes and community settings.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for a designated caseload of patients, including those with acute, chronic and complex healthcare needs. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide a range of clinical interventions, including wound management, medicines management, catheter care, continence care, long-term condition management and palliative care, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with professional standards, Trust policies and national guidance.

The post holder will undertake holistic assessments, develop and review individualised care plans, monitor patient outcomes, recognise changes in clinical condition and escalate concerns appropriately.

Effective communication with patients, carers, GPs, Allied Health Professionals, social care services and other partner agencies is essential to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.

The post holder will promote patient independence, support self-management, contribute to hospital admission avoidance and facilitate timely discharge where appropriate. In addition, they will maintain accurate clinical records, participate in safeguarding processes, support quality improvement initiatives, contribute to clinical governance activities and maintain professional competence through mandatory training, supervision and continuing professional development.

The role requires excellent clinical, organisational and communication skills, together with a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and effective care in line with Trust values and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Job description Job responsibilities The Community Staff Nurse will work as an integral member of the Community Nursing Team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients within their own homes and community settings. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for a designated caseload of patients, including those with acute, chronic and complex healthcare needs. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide a range of clinical interventions, including wound management, medicines management, catheter care, continence care, long-term condition management and palliative care, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with professional standards, Trust policies and national guidance. The post holder will undertake holistic assessments, develop and review individualised care plans, monitor patient outcomes, recognise changes in clinical condition and escalate concerns appropriately. Effective communication with patients, carers, GPs, Allied Health Professionals, social care services and other partner agencies is essential to ensure coordinated, person-centred care. The post holder will promote patient independence, support self-management, contribute to hospital admission avoidance and facilitate timely discharge where appropriate. In addition, they will maintain accurate clinical records, participate in safeguarding processes, support quality improvement initiatives, contribute to clinical governance activities and maintain professional competence through mandatory training, supervision and continuing professional development. The role requires excellent clinical, organisational and communication skills, together with a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and effective care in line with Trust values and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential

• Registered General Nurse educated to degree level (or equivalent)
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of further recent professional development

Desirable

• Mentorship module or working towards

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of National Government initiatives in health and social care and how they impact on local services
• Knowledge of a broad range of conditions, experienced by patients in community and general practice settings. This will include LTCs, for example diabetes, coronary heart disease, heart failure, hypertension and stroke, COPD, arthritis, dementia and other common mental illnesses, frailty and palliative and end of life care
• An understanding of the presentations of multiple pathology, depression and anxiety states and frailty, predominantly in older people
• Knowledge of the management of uncomplicated symptoms in those patients with palliative or terminal care needs and enhanced communication skills to confidently manage uncertainty
• Understands the role of the Staff Nurse on the Community

Desirable

• Community Nursing experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Will be required to undertake all core competencies
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills written and oral
• Effective organisational skills
• Ability to articulate the evidence underpinning patients' care plans and interventions
• Ability to work in any additional location /team flexibly across community nursing teams to enable the service to respond dynamically to demand and resource limitations
• Computer Literate

Desirable

• Evidence of managing people and complex situations

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Access to a car for work purposes

Person Specification Qualifications and Professional Training Essential Registered General Nurse educated to degree level (or equivalent) Current NMC registration Evidence of further recent professional development Desirable Mentorship module or working towards Experience and Knowledge Essential Understanding of National Government initiatives in health and social care and how they impact on local services Knowledge of a broad range of conditions, experienced by patients in community and general practice settings. This will include LTCs, for example diabetes, coronary heart disease, heart failure, hypertension and stroke, COPD, arthritis, dementia and other common mental illnesses, frailty and palliative and end of life care An understanding of the presentations of multiple pathology, depression and anxiety states and frailty, predominantly in older people Knowledge of the management of uncomplicated symptoms in those patients with palliative or terminal care needs and enhanced communication skills to confidently manage uncertainty Understands the role of the Staff Nurse on the Community Desirable Community Nursing experience Skills and Abilities Essential Will be required to undertake all core competencies Effective interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills written and oral Effective organisational skills Ability to articulate the evidence underpinning patients' care plans and interventions Ability to work in any additional location /team flexibly across community nursing teams to enable the service to respond dynamically to demand and resource limitations Computer Literate Desirable Evidence of managing people and complex situations Personal Qualities Essential Ability to work independently or as part of a team Access to a car for work purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Catherines Health Centre

St. Catherine's Health Centre

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Catherines Health Centre

St. Catherine's Health Centre

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Community Staff Nurse to join the Community Nursing Team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover. The post holder will deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in their own homes and community settings, supporting individuals with a range of healthcare needs.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, promoting independence, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting timely discharge from acute services. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills, with a commitment to delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients within their own homes and community settings.Manage a delegated caseload, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with clinical guidelines, Trust policies and professional standards.Undertake holistic patient assessments and develop individualised care plans to meet identified needs.Deliver a range of clinical interventions, including wound care, medicines management, continence care and long-term condition management.Work collaboratively with patients, carers, GPs, Allied Health Professionals, social care and other members of the multidisciplinary team.Promote health, wellbeing and independence, supporting patients to self-manage their conditions wherever appropriate.Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using electronic patient record systems.Recognise and escalate changes in patient condition, ensuring prompt clinical intervention where required.Participate in safeguarding processes and act in accordance with local and national safeguarding policies.Contribute to service improvement, clinical governance, audit activities and incident reporting.Participate in mandatory training, clinical supervision and continuing professional development to maintain professional competence and registration standards.

About us

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.

As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

844-8277121

Job locations

St Catherines Health Centre

St. Catherine's Health Centre

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Community Staff Nurse will work as an integral member of the Community Nursing Team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients within their own homes and community settings.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for a designated caseload of patients, including those with acute, chronic and complex healthcare needs. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide a range of clinical interventions, including wound management, medicines management, catheter care, continence care, long-term condition management and palliative care, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with professional standards, Trust policies and national guidance.

The post holder will undertake holistic assessments, develop and review individualised care plans, monitor patient outcomes, recognise changes in clinical condition and escalate concerns appropriately.

Effective communication with patients, carers, GPs, Allied Health Professionals, social care services and other partner agencies is essential to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.

The post holder will promote patient independence, support self-management, contribute to hospital admission avoidance and facilitate timely discharge where appropriate. In addition, they will maintain accurate clinical records, participate in safeguarding processes, support quality improvement initiatives, contribute to clinical governance activities and maintain professional competence through mandatory training, supervision and continuing professional development.

The role requires excellent clinical, organisational and communication skills, together with a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and effective care in line with Trust values and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Job description Job responsibilities The Community Staff Nurse will work as an integral member of the Community Nursing Team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients within their own homes and community settings. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for a designated caseload of patients, including those with acute, chronic and complex healthcare needs. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide a range of clinical interventions, including wound management, medicines management, catheter care, continence care, long-term condition management and palliative care, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with professional standards, Trust policies and national guidance. The post holder will undertake holistic assessments, develop and review individualised care plans, monitor patient outcomes, recognise changes in clinical condition and escalate concerns appropriately. Effective communication with patients, carers, GPs, Allied Health Professionals, social care services and other partner agencies is essential to ensure coordinated, person-centred care. The post holder will promote patient independence, support self-management, contribute to hospital admission avoidance and facilitate timely discharge where appropriate. In addition, they will maintain accurate clinical records, participate in safeguarding processes, support quality improvement initiatives, contribute to clinical governance activities and maintain professional competence through mandatory training, supervision and continuing professional development. The role requires excellent clinical, organisational and communication skills, together with a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and effective care in line with Trust values and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential

• Registered General Nurse educated to degree level (or equivalent)
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of further recent professional development

Desirable

• Mentorship module or working towards

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of National Government initiatives in health and social care and how they impact on local services
• Knowledge of a broad range of conditions, experienced by patients in community and general practice settings. This will include LTCs, for example diabetes, coronary heart disease, heart failure, hypertension and stroke, COPD, arthritis, dementia and other common mental illnesses, frailty and palliative and end of life care
• An understanding of the presentations of multiple pathology, depression and anxiety states and frailty, predominantly in older people
• Knowledge of the management of uncomplicated symptoms in those patients with palliative or terminal care needs and enhanced communication skills to confidently manage uncertainty
• Understands the role of the Staff Nurse on the Community

Desirable

• Community Nursing experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Will be required to undertake all core competencies
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills written and oral
• Effective organisational skills
• Ability to articulate the evidence underpinning patients' care plans and interventions
• Ability to work in any additional location /team flexibly across community nursing teams to enable the service to respond dynamically to demand and resource limitations
• Computer Literate

Desirable

• Evidence of managing people and complex situations

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Access to a car for work purposes

Person Specification Qualifications and Professional Training Essential Registered General Nurse educated to degree level (or equivalent) Current NMC registration Evidence of further recent professional development Desirable Mentorship module or working towards Experience and Knowledge Essential Understanding of National Government initiatives in health and social care and how they impact on local services Knowledge of a broad range of conditions, experienced by patients in community and general practice settings. This will include LTCs, for example diabetes, coronary heart disease, heart failure, hypertension and stroke, COPD, arthritis, dementia and other common mental illnesses, frailty and palliative and end of life care An understanding of the presentations of multiple pathology, depression and anxiety states and frailty, predominantly in older people Knowledge of the management of uncomplicated symptoms in those patients with palliative or terminal care needs and enhanced communication skills to confidently manage uncertainty Understands the role of the Staff Nurse on the Community Desirable Community Nursing experience Skills and Abilities Essential Will be required to undertake all core competencies Effective interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills written and oral Effective organisational skills Ability to articulate the evidence underpinning patients' care plans and interventions Ability to work in any additional location /team flexibly across community nursing teams to enable the service to respond dynamically to demand and resource limitations Computer Literate Desirable Evidence of managing people and complex situations Personal Qualities Essential Ability to work independently or as part of a team Access to a car for work purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Catherines Health Centre

St. Catherine's Health Centre

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Catherines Health Centre

St. Catherine's Health Centre

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to work within a dynamic, innovative, and friendly team within Wirral Community NHS Foundation Trust's Community Response Division, as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.

You will be expected to be part of the weekend rota to cover service need.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join our busy, pro-active, integrated services based within our |Community Response Directorate.

The role will involve completing comprehensive assessments for patients with a wide variety of both physical and mental health conditions as well as complex social issues, implementing treatment plans and collaborative working with MDTs. You will be expected to liaise and refer into wider health, social care and voluntary agencies, when appropriate, to ensure best possible outcomes are achieved for patients, their Carers and families.

You need to have a good understanding of risk management and moving and handling. Excellent communication skills and an ability to prioritise a large caseload of complex patients are essential. You will need good time management skills. This post would suit an Occupational Therapist wishing to develop their skills and knowledge in a supportive environment. The post holder will be expected to contribute to service improvement initiatives and actively participate in continuous professional development activities. There will be the opportunity for supervision and to attend in-service training and professional development.

About us

Please see the job description and personal specification for application requirements. Applicants are requested to provide the required information outlined in these documents in their application to demonstrate their suitability for the post