Job summaryApplicants 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 jobPlease 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 websiteAbout usCambridgeshire & 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.ukJob responsibilitiesPlease 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 SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential- Registered mental health nurse OR Qualified Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with mental health experience
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable- Mentorship training or other recognised teaching qualification
- Post basic education/training/development in acute mental health
ExperienceEssential- 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
Knowledge and SkillsEssential- Clear and effective communicator
- Ability to manage case work/own time
- Working knowledge of relevant government initiatives/strategies e.g. Care Programme Approach, Capacity Act, NSF for Older people and related policies
- Basic IT knowledge
- Working knowledge of relevant government initiatives/strategies e.g. Care Programme Approach, Capacity Act, NSF for Older people and related policies
Desirable- Knowledge of Systm One electronic patient record
Physical RequirementsEssential- Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
- To be physically able to meet the requirements of the job as outlined in the job description
OtherEssential- A professional and smart manner/appearance
- To be able to work out of normal hours in line with service developments
- Ability to adapt and work within a changing environment in line with service developments
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
