Project Support Experts by Experience Programme
Job summary
The post holder will support the Head of Experts by Experience in the co-ordination and administration of the overarching EbE Programme of activities.
The post holder will work closely with people with lived experience of services (Experts by Experience), families and carers, Commissioners and Clinicians to inform and improve specialised mental health services. As a member of the commissioning team the post holder will work closely with commissioned NHS and private sector providers across the North West and partners.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will also support the Head of Experts by Experience (Commissioning Team) in the co-ordination and administration of the overarching EbE Programme of activities. To support the management and delivery of specific, time bound projects under the direction of the overall EbE Programme, ensuring all outcome measures, metrics and key deliverables are met, within the milestones/deadlines set and resources agreed in the programme scope.
Experts by experience are at the core of the Lead Provider Collaborative Commissioning Team, working together with commissioned NHS and private sector providers of specialised mental health services across the North West, clinicians across the pathway, public and third sector organisations to improve services.
About us
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, Liverpool and Stockport.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts 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 Trusts 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 Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
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 at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net 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.
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 £16 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.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Degree in relevant subject or significant experience in the use of various IT programs and health and social care processes and policies in relation to Education of clinical student placements
- Project Management qualification i.e. Prince 2 or equivalent
- Trained in use of online PARE and InPlace Network
Knowledge and Expertise
- A good working knowledge of online PARE, InPlace and allocation processes.
- Experience in the design, implementation, delivery and management of projects
- Working knowledge of working within budgets
- Working knowledge of student placement processes and policies
- Understanding of the NW Education Contract
Experience
- Experience of working in a project management role within the NHS and/or Local Authority
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office products and also internet and email.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to time manage effectively
- Ability to design and deliver training, with support
- Line management experience
Trust Values
- Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Redesmere
Liverpool Road
Chester
CW2 1BQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/