Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT)
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Professional
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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Professional
Mental Health Professional (Core24/Emergency Department Liaison Team) – Permanent Full Time
About the Role
Are you a senior clinical professional in acute care with experience in mental health assessments and crisis intervention? If you thrive under pressure, enjoy dynamic environments, and deliver high-stakes assessments, this role is for you.
The Mental Health Professional (Core24/Emergency Department) provides 24/7 expert input to the Edinburgh Department (ED), conducting skilled assessments, risk formulations, and high-quality care plans for acute mental health presentations. The role is fast-paced, demands excellent assessment and communication skills, and requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver superior patient care.
As part of the PLAN-accredited Liaison Psychiatry Service at Addenbrookes Hospital, the position offers the opportunity to expand out-of-hours support to patients across the hospital—a dynamic addition to the core24 initiative.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessment & Formulation: Undertake biopsychosocial assessments and develop risk management plans aligned with CPFT Clinical Risk Assessment & Management Policy for adults.
- Emergency Presentation Management: Provide timely expert input to the ED, supporting patients with mental health crises.
- Collaborative Practice: Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and OTs within the nationally recognised Liaison Psychiatry Service.
- Shift-Based Delivery: Work flexible 10-hour shifts across a 24/7 rota, ensuring continuous service accessibility.
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About the Team & Organisation
The Core24 team is part of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, a prestigious organisation dedicated to high-quality, compassionate care. Offering a vast range of mental and physical health services, the trust stands out particularly for its Liaison Psychiatry Service, recognised nationwide by Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network (PLAN).
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Mental Health Professional (MHP) will further consolidate care excellence within this exceptional multidisciplinary team, supporting patients transitioning between emergency services across inpatients, primary care, and community settings.
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Core Trust Values & Opportunities
CPFT fosters a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusivity, inviting candidates from under-represented groups, including disabled professionals, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The role emphasises:
- Collaborative multidimensional care in both acute and wider settings.
- Working with a values-driven team committed to improving patient wellbeing.
Important Information
- Permanent, full-time role (10-hour shifts, 24/7 roster).
- No sponsorship available; applications must be eligible for direct work rights.
- If qualifying applications exceed expectations, we reserve the right to close the recruitment earlier.
- Adverts and additional details are hosted at CPFT Official Website.
Next Steps
Interested candidates should reach out directly to:
- Name: Graeme Reed
- Title: Team Manager
- Contact: graeme.reed@cpft.nhs.uk
Early career consultations, shadowing, and location visits are encouraged! Join a world-class NHS trust and make a difference in patient outcomes.
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