Deputy Head of Clinical Services

Job Overview

Three Advanced Clinical Lead positions are available in the inpatient unit at Bowmere Hospital. These roles are Band 7, permanent, full‑time (37.5 hours per week) with a salary range of £47,810–£54,710 per annum. Closing date: 16/01/2026 23:59.

• Provide clinical leadership across unit teams and offer management support.
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives, including evidence‑based practice, clinical audits and monitoring of clinical standards.
• Act as a source of clinical expertise, supporting and assessing complex cases and collaborating with internal and external professionals.
• Lead staff development by delivering training, clinical supervision, coaching, mentoring and fostering a high‑performance work environment.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) delivers health and care services for a population of over one million people across 73 sites. CWP is rated Outstanding for Caring and Good overall by the Care Quality Commission. We value diversity, hold multiple inclusion awards and offer an induction programme for all new starters.

For full details of responsibilities, download the full Job Description. Our recruitment process is competency‑based and values‑driven. Please review the Trust’s values to reflect in your application.

• A relevant Social Work, Nursing or Allied Health Professional degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Current registration with a nationally recognised professional body relevant to the qualification held.
• Minimum 5 years post‑registration experience.

• Masters level qualification or equivalent short courses and/or experience.
• Teaching qualification or significant experience.

• Excellent communication skills across staff, patients, carers, general practice and written reports.
• Proven ability to challenge and change current practices based on evidence‑based recommendations.
• Knowledge of local and national policy direction relevant to practice.
• Experience of clinical audit and facilitation of staff to undertake clinical audit.
• Knowledge and experience of guiding staff through the change management process.
• Ability to empower staff to manage and support change.
• Demonstrable effective clinical leadership with application of leadership theories.
• Relevant clinical expertise to support and facilitate clinical development and innovation.
• Evidence of sound information technology skills.

• Experience in the development of professional roles.
• Successfully managed projects demonstrating communication and implementation of change.
• Understanding and experience of the clinical and corporate governance agenda.
• Experience facilitating reflective practice for staff and personal reflective practice.
• Ability and experience motivating and empowering others to change roles and leading practice development.

Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation, Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award holder.

Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

• Job Description (PDF)
• Risk Form (PDF)
• Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders Policy (PDF)
• DBS Update Service Applicant Guide (PDF)
• Privacy Notice (PDF)
• Trust Profile (PDF)
• Application Guide (PDF)

Please apply through the CWP online recruitment portal.

Name:
Louise Northall

Job title:

Deputy Head of Clinical Services
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