Senior Mental Health Practitioner - fixed term

Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Fixed Term Band 6

Main Area: Mental health crisis resolution
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Fixed term - 6 months (Maternity cover)
Hours: Part time - 28.5 hours/week (Shift work covering 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week including Bank Holidays)
Job ref: 310-OPAC B

Site: Beechcroft, Fulbourn Hospital
Town: Cambridge
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro-rata
Salary Period: Yearly
Closing Date: 07/05/:59

Job Overview

Please note this is a fixed-term contract for 6 months.

The Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team for older adults is a well-established, friendly, and supportive multidisciplinary team based in Fulbourn, Cambridge. The team offers intensive support and treatment at home and in care homes for older adults with mental health challenges, including behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Our services include crisis intervention, intensive treatment, risk assessment and management, dementia intensive support, and facilitating early discharge from mental health hospitals.

We are a passionate, fun-loving team with extensive clinical experience. We seek a team member who shares our dedication to working with older adults, is motivated to develop their skills, can work under pressure, and has experience in clinical assessments and risk management. A sense of humor and teamwork are essential, as well as the ability to contribute to team meetings and potentially lead within the team.

Main Duties

1. Provide a community-based mental health service, including psychosocial assessments, seven days a week.
2. Work with service users and carers to deliver treatment in the least restrictive environment.
3. Act as a care coordinator, leading assessments, care planning, and reviews.
4. Assess risk of hospital admission and support community-based care or facilitate hospital discharge.
5. Conduct clinical risk and mental health assessments and contingency planning.
6. Promote effective teamwork and serve as a role model.
7. Deliver crisis and home treatment services, including dementia support.

Working for Our Organisation

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is committed to high-quality, compassionate care. We deliver a range of NHS services across inpatient, primary, and community settings, including mental health, physical health, and specialist services. We value diversity and encourage applications from all community sectors, especially underrepresented groups. Please note we may close applications early if sufficient responses are received, and we do not sponsor all visa types.

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Additional Requirements

This role requires independent travel across the county, holding a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle. Public transport is not suitable for meeting service needs. Please confirm your eligibility in your application.

Responsibilities

• Screen referrals and prioritize effectively and safely.
• Provide holistic psychosocial assessments and develop care packages.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage risks safely.
• Deliver evidence-based clinical interventions and make autonomous decisions.
• Develop and implement brief care and treatment interventions.
• Ensure timely and effective delivery of care episodes.
• Empower patients and carers in decision-making and care ownership.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist qualification.
• Approved Mental Health Practitioner qualification or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Relevant mental health treatment experience.
• Experience working with complex mental health needs.
• Teamwork and service user involvement experience.
• Teaching or supervision experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Assessing and working with distressed individuals.
• Clinical risk assessment and contingency planning.
• Effective communication of complex information.
• Crisis intervention strategies.
• Ability to develop new initiatives.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and models of care.
• Proficiency in SystmOne and relevant clinical courses.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel across a large geographical area promptly.

We promote equality and diversity and encourage applications from all community sectors. For more info, visit our equality and diversity page .