Community Mental Health Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Cambridge Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Full time

As part of the major trauma service team, you will contribute to the assessment and treatment pathway, working as part of a developing Multidisciplinary team, working Monday to Friday 9-5 based at Cambridge University Hospital.


You will complete mental health triage, mental health assessment and brief interventions for patients referred to the major trauma team.


To assist in the delivery of a high-quality mental health service, in keeping with the visions and values of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.
Providing and undertaking timely Biopsychosocial assessments and risk management plans in accordance with CPFT's Clinical Risk Assessment and Management policy for adults aged 17 and over, who have been referred from the major trauma unit.


Promoting a safe and effective service throughout the team, giving expert advice and support to all referring clinicians.


Maintaining a visible, professional presence where patients, carers and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.


As part of the team, the post-holder will contribute to the multi-disciplinary clinical assessment and management of patients referred to the service in collaboration with other team members.


To participate in and promote close links with local mental health services and other agencies to develop effective care plans.


To contribute to the research component of the programme, supporting data collection.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.


Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.


As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.


For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at
To conduct Biopsychosocial and risk assessments for individuals that have been referred via the major trauma centre


Provide a high level of clinical expertise in the assertive management and assessment and care of patients presenting with mental health problems and psychological need.


Ensure that care is based on the assessment of care needs, and includes a thorough risk assessment and risk management plan.


Provide post assessment brief intervention support agreeing and reviewing of mental health treatment and management plans, monitoring progress and making adaptations where necessary. Refer to appropriate mental health in-patient services psychological and psychiatry liaison services, Drug and alcohol team etc.


Ensure good communication with other members of the MTC and wider psychological medicine service as well as CUH hospital staff about changes in care plans.


To liaise with other agencies caring for patients, including, Psychological wellbeing services, community mental health teams and GPs to provide clear plans for all patients.


Work with the Major Trauma Service / Major Trauma Ward MDT to meet the mental health needs of the patient.


Provide education to relatives to help support patients


Support CUH discharge planning teams in relation to appropriate advice and facilitation to onward mental health facilities as required.


Provide advice and guidance to MTC coordinators who identify possible mental health needs in post discharge follow-ups.


Where applicable, input into the Major Trauma Rehabilitation Prescription in relation to mental health management plans / needs.


Utilise recent research findings in the advancement of best practice and in the delivery of an evidenced based service.


Engage in psychological medicine Service educational and training events to fulfil requirements of clinical governance.


To provide support and expert advice to colleagues involved in the care of patients with mental health problems and to develop systems to ensure that this support is available in a range of ways.


Ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 and other statutory regulations are observed and implemented within a medical setting.
Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent professional registration.
Evidence of relevant post registration training and development.

Mentor and mentorship training
Recognised training qualification.

Minimum 3 years post registration experience in working with people with mental health needs.
Community and in-patient experience in mental health services.
Considerable experience in the assessment and management of clinical risk.
Evidence of experience in service evaluation and improvements.
Evidence of Interdisciplinary / multi-agency working experience

Clinical audits and research.
Experience of working in Liaison Psychiatry.
Experience working as part of a research project.
Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision.
Competent IT skills including word, outlook, excel and power point.
Advanced understanding of the mental health needs of adults.
Specialist knowledge of person centred care and its application.
Specialist knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effect.
Good Knowledge of the policies and guidelines pertinent to the planning and delivery of care to adults with mental health needs.
Awareness of the impact of the health economies on service planning and delivery.
Knowledge of the recovery principles and its application to adults.

Knowledge of practical application and use psychological therapies.
Knowledge of service improvement models and its application.

Ability to foster good interagency working.
Ability to represent the team/service/Trust in a professional manner.

Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude.
Ability to travel independently.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Addenbrooke's Hospital

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