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Community Learning Disability Nurse 

Grade: Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Site: Elm House, Macclesfield

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Community Learning Disability (LD) Nurse to join our LD CYPMHS Team in East and Central Cheshire and to work alongside the 0-18 CYPMHS Team.

To learn more about the team and why you should join them check out their service information.

Find out more and apply on our CWP site.

Meet Beth

Beth is a clinical support worker (CSW) in our 0-18 Community CYPMHS West Cheshire team, she is also a participation and engagement champion and an equality, diversity and inclusion champion.

"I have been in post over two years in February this year, and this was my first role within CWP but not in the NHS, I was an occupational therapy assistant at a medium-secure forensic inpatient unit for a year prior to this role.

"I have always wanted to work in Young People’s mental health services, and aim to become a clinical psychologist. What made me apply, was that I could use this role as a place to gain experience for further career progression and I am looking to apply for the nursing apprenticeship with CWP.

"I like that no days are the same, and I enjoy working with young people to realise that they have the power to change their future. I also enjoy helping young people to realise their voice does matter through my participation and engagement work.

"When I see the progression of a young person’s journey, from maybe not leaving the home to attending school and going out with friends again. This makes me feel very proud of them, for all the hard work and effort they have made. Beth says:

"If you want to work in mental health, look to use a role like this to help with that career progression. To take every opportunity to learn that you can, shadow as much as you can, and don’t be afraid to ask for help or say if you don’t understand."

Meet Michelle

"Hello! I'm Michelle Turnbull, and I have the privilege of serving as the Deputy Head of Clinical Services, working across all four vibrant bases of 0-18 CYPMHS Cheshire. I've been in this dynamic role for 14 months.

My journey with CWP began in June 2021 when I eagerly joined as the team manager for 0-18 West Cheshire CYPMH. I was absolutely thrilled to take on that role, pouring my energy into supporting the team and tirelessly working to enhance the services we offered to the wonderful young people in West Cheshire.

The opportunity for my current role came as a wonderful surprise! A few colleagues planted the seed, suggesting I apply, and I thought, "Why not take a chance?" I decided to go for it, knowing that even if it wasn't meant to be, I'd still have the job I adored and the fantastic team I cherished. It was a leap of faith that truly paid off!

What do I love most about my job? It's the sheer joy of travelling across the beautiful Cheshire countryside, connecting with all our incredible teams. My days are a dynamic blend of pivotal meetings and empowering our team managers to continually elevate the services we provide to young people. But what truly fills me with pride is the powerful relationships I've built with our team managers, witnessing their incredible growth and development on their managerial journey. It's truly inspiring!

For anyone dreaming of a career in CYPMH, my advice is simple: first, build a strong foundation with a core profession. Then, hone your therapeutic skills – they are your superpowers! And finally, get out there and work directly with young people! Remember, never be afraid to ask for advice or guidance. We are all on a continuous learning journey, and a little help along the way can make all the difference!"

Meet Stephanie

Stephanie is a mental health practitioner in our 0-18 Community CYPMHS Central Cheshire team She also co-facilitates the dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) programme in Central Cheshire and is an intensive trained DBT therapist.

"I have worked for Central Cheshire CYPMHS for nearly two years and prior to this I worked for the Urgent Support Team (UST) for 10 months. 

"I joined CWP following completing my return to practice in 2022 having been out of practice for eight years as mental health nurse. Prior to my break in service, I worked in Tier 4 CAMHS so it was a natural decision to come back into CAMHS when I regained my registration. Working in the UST allowed me to gain skills in risk assessing/crisis management as I was as liaising with wider services and understanding the complexities our young people often face. I soon realised that I wanted to be able to utilise the skills I had developed during my time within in tier 4 alongside my newly gained skills and realised that the 0-18 service was somewhere that would allow me to find this balance.

"I find it a privilege to do my job and to support the families we work with. No two days are the same and I could never accuse my job of being boring or unfulfilling. Since joining the team, I have been fully supported by my team and management to explore further interests, starting my postgraduate diploma in dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) in Oct 2024. I have also been instrumental in service development and the delivery of the DBT programme in Central Cheshire, which is something I am extremely proud of." 

To anyone looking to work in a similar role, Stephanie recommends:

"Take that leap of faith! What is the worst that can happen? CYPMHS is a very rewarding service to work for and we have the opportunity to make a difference to families who are often at their most vulnerable."