Job summary
Applicants will need to be (newly) qualified Mental health Nurses, Mental Health Occupational Therapists and Social Workers only.
An opportunity has arisen, for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to be part of our innovative and crucial service in Cambridge. You may be looking to move on from your first qualified post to a community role within the crisis resolution home treatment team.
We are looking for people who have a relevant NMC or HCPC registration and:
- Relevant pre-registration experience of working in mental health environments, however this is not essential.
- Previous experience and skills which can transfer into this role - good communication, organisational skills and timekeeping amongst others.
- We welcome applications from people with lived-experience of mental health challenges.
- People who are passionate about working with older people in the community experiencing mental health challenges.
Main duties of the job
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
The role involves (but is not limited to):
- Providing support interventions for people with significant mental health conditions.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team with colleagues in the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team.
- Monitoring and reviewing the use of prescribed medications.
If this sounds like the role for you then we would love to hear from you!
The successful candidate will be required to be flexible but primarily based at Fulbourn Hospital, Cambridge. We will provide the support to ensure your development within your role. We provide a preceptorship programme and regular support and supervision.
If you are looking for a new challenge and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for our community by supporting people with mental health needs then we want to hear from you.
*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- Support planned interventions and implementation of individual packages of care and treatment.
- Support clinical risk assessments, based on latest empirical evidence and compliant with local policies and procedures.
- Support risk management; practising safely and accordingly to individual service user needs.
- Support evidence based clinical interventions.
- Collaborate with senior colleagues in the development, planning and implementation of brief care and treatment interventions for individual patients.
- Ensure that individual episodes of care are delivered in a timely, effective, and integrated manner.
- Promote a recovery model that empowers patients, carers, and relatives to be at the forefront of decision making and ownership of their packages of care and treatment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- Support planned interventions and implementation of individual packages of care and treatment.
- Support clinical risk assessments, based on latest empirical evidence and compliant with local policies and procedures.
- Support risk management; practising safely and accordingly to individual service user needs.
- Support evidence based clinical interventions.
- Collaborate with senior colleagues in the development, planning and implementation of brief care and treatment interventions for individual patients.
- Ensure that individual episodes of care are delivered in a timely, effective, and integrated manner.
- Promote a recovery model that empowers patients, carers, and relatives to be at the forefront of decision making and ownership of their packages of care and treatment.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Mental Health Nurse, Social Work or Occupational Therapy Qualification
- Current NMC/HCPC/Social work Registration.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Mental health care/treatment relevant to service.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Working with people presenting with complex mental health needs.
Desirable
- Have a lived experience of mental health
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Communicating (oral and written) complex/highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to build effective working relationships with staff across a wide range of professional groups
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to cover shifts over 7 days a week, between 8am to 8pm
- Ability to manage travel effectively across a large geographical area.
Other
Essential
- Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
- Positive approach to older people
- Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude with respect
- Motivated, reliable and committed to team working.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Basic knowledge of Mental Health Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty, Safeguarding Act, Children's Act, Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety Act and the Data protection Act
- Knowledge of NICE guidance
Desirable
- Previous use of SystmOne
- Knowledge of physical healthcare needs
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Mental Health Nurse, Social Work or Occupational Therapy Qualification
- Current NMC/HCPC/Social work Registration.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Mental health care/treatment relevant to service.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Working with people presenting with complex mental health needs.
Desirable
- Have a lived experience of mental health
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Communicating (oral and written) complex/highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to build effective working relationships with staff across a wide range of professional groups
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to cover shifts over 7 days a week, between 8am to 8pm
- Ability to manage travel effectively across a large geographical area.
Other
Essential
- Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
- Positive approach to older people
- Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude with respect
- Motivated, reliable and committed to team working.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Basic knowledge of Mental Health Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty, Safeguarding Act, Children's Act, Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety Act and the Data protection Act
- Knowledge of NICE guidance
Desirable
- Previous use of SystmOne
- Knowledge of physical healthcare needs
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
