Talking Therapies Patient Coordinator | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
| Posting date: | 03 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 November 2024 |
| Location: | Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2AS |
| Company: | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6651287/373-SMH2183 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen with in Central Cheshire Talking Therapies service for a Patient Coordinator .
The successful applicant will be a integral part of the Talking Therapies Service , providing effective & efficient non clinical support to the people whom use our service , whilst also providing administrative and clerical support to the clinical team working as a valued member of our admin team serving the population of Central Cheshire.
We have bases in both Crewe and Winsford.
We work closely with colleagues from within the Secondary Mental Health services and the third sector. In house managerial supervision will be provided and you will supported with continuous professional development.
Providing effective & efficient non clinical support to the Talking Therapies Service within Central Cheshire
Working as part of our team providing admin support to the Practitioners within the Talking Therapies service
To be responsible for receiving , prioritising and distributing confidential & sensitive referrals from patients , GPs and other health care professionals
Excellent communication skills are required as you will deal on a day to day basis with the public and other professionals.
Maintain up to date and accurate electronic diaries which includes making and cancelling patient appointments. Ensuring all available clinical slots are filled , supporting the clinical team to meet & maintain their capacity
Undertake any training & development necessary to fulfil the requirements of this post
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.
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.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
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.
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification)andvalues.
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 a Values Based Interview/Assessment, 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 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.
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 websitehttps://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email –cwp.recruitment@nhs.netor 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. You 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.
This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024
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