Clinical Coach

Job Summary

Are you excited to work in a new and innovative way?
Are you interested in the opportunity to empower and engage colleagues to improve patient experiences?
Are you a role model in your area?
If the answer is ‘Yes’ we want you for our Clinical Coach team.

Due to a retirement we are seeking expressions of interest for full‑time or part‑time work (minimum 22.5hrs per week). Shortlisting is to commence on 09/03/2026 with interviews scheduled for 24/03/2026.

We are looking for Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals, particularly those with experience in mental health, learning disability, CAMHS or community nursing. The role supports Clinical teams across our Care Groups by designing, delivering and evaluating coaching interventions at the point of care, using a coaching approach to foster sustainable benefits for patients and service users.

Ideal candidates have recent experience managing clinical teams and working in a learning and development context. The post holder will act as a change agent, driving a patient‑centred, solution‑focused, dynamic working culture.

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. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites, serving communities in Wirral & Cheshire, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to improve the lives of everyone in our communities through a compassionate, person‑centred approach. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission and Good overall. As a Disability Confident Employer and a Rainbow Badge Scheme member, we are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome applications from individuals with experience accessing our services.

All new starters commence in post on a fixed start date each month, aligned with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme. P2C offers up to three weeks of training to support you in meeting the induction and initial training requirements of the role.

Date posted: 18 February 2026
Pay scheme:
Agenda for change
Band:
Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum

Contract:

Permanent
Working pattern:
Full‑time, Part‑time
Reference number: 373‑CSS
1248
Job locations:
Sycamore House, Lloyd Drive, Cheshire Oaks Business Park, Ellesmere Port (CH65 9HQ)

• RNMH or AHP (experience in mental health settings)
• Degree or equivalent experience
• PG qualification in mentorship or equivalent
• Adult education qualification or equivalent experience
• Coaching qualification or willingness to work towards one

• NMP qualification
• Venepuncture trained, ECG trained
• PGCE (professional) or equivalent
• L5 Coaching qualification or above

• Understanding of a facilitative approach to learning and creating a sustainable learning environment
• Professional role model, understanding of the NMC / relevant professional bodies’ regulatory requirements
• Knowledge and experience of coaching in practice
• Evidence of delivery of continued professional development
• Experienced, competent user of MS Office

• Experience of training and teaching clinical professionals
• Experienced coach
• Experience of online learning programmes (e.g. Web Ex)

• Extensive recent experience in specialty, including significant recent experience in managing or supervising a clinical team
• Autonomous worker, able to set and achieve goals
• Experience of supporting clinical change

• Experience gained over multiple disciplines
• Experience of coaching in a clinical setting
• Experience of leading significant end‑to‑end change processes

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants must pay for the DBS check; the cost will be deducted from salary following appointment. A small annual fee of £16 applies for…