Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT)
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
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Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Part Time Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner – Older People’s Community Mental Health Team
About the Organisation
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) is a health and social care organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Our work spans NHS services across:
- Mental and physical health for children, adults, and older people
- Forensic and specialist mental health
- Learning disabilities
- Substance misuse
- Primary care & liaison psychiatry
- Social care
- Research & development
Our vision is to empower service users to improve their health & wellbeing and lead fulfilling lives. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all backgrounds, including under-represented groups such as disabled people, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.
About the Role
We are recruiting a motivated and experienced part-time Band 6 Senior Mental Health (MH) Practitioner to join the St Ives and St Neots Older People’s Community Mental Health Team.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a service-user focused, evidence-based environment, supporting people aged 65+ in their own homes or care settings. Our team provides assessment, treatment, and care coordination aligned with professional bodies and national policy.
A key focus is the delivery of therapeutic and recovery-based interventions, promoting active engagement in deinstitutionalization and connecting with third sector support where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
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Client Care & Coordination
- Act as a Care Coordinator, managing caseloads and promoting carer involvement where agreed.
- Deliver diverse clinical interventions, including assessments, treatments, and recovery planning.
- Foster therapeutic relationships to empower service users in their recovery journey.
Collaborative Working
- Work closely with Psychologists, Occupational Therapists (OT), and Psychiatrists for coordinated care delivery.
- Collaborate with team members, including Mental Health Practitioners and Support Workers.
Travel & Geography
- Primarily cover St Ives and St Neots, with travel requirements extending to other Huntingdon areas as needed.
- Independent travel is mandatory—applicants must have a full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle.
- Public transport is not suitable for this role due to unreliable adherence to time deadlines.
Professional Development
- Opportunity to develop skills through training, mentorship by experienced practitioners, and service improvement initiatives.
- Support agile working practices with flexible work-life balance at Newtown Centre, Huntingdon.
Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a full UK driving licence.
- Have reliable access to a private vehicle.
- Demonstrate a passion for working with older adults with complex mental health needs.
- Show strong teamwork, accountability, and adaptability under pressure.
- Be proactive in servicing continuous improvement.
Ideal Candidate Traits
- A strong work ethic with a desire for innovation.
- Ability to build trusting therapeutic relationships and work collaboratively.
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Benefits
- Permanent part-time position with opportunity to develop professionally.
- Fulfilling work supporting vulnerable individuals in their community.
- Flexible agile working to enhance work-life balance.
About CPFT
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust of appreciate innovation within team dynamics while demonstrating compassion and esteem for our service users. We strive to treat every individual with respect, empathy, and a commitment to solidarity and equality—our role includes supporting people regardless of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or identity.
Supporting Information & Notes
As an NHS employer, CPFT is unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. If this applies to your situation, we regretfully cannot process your application.
COVID-19 status: Applicants will be required to meet expected vaccination requirements, including catching up on the COVID-19 vaccine if eligible.
How to Apply
Visit CPFT careers page for a full job application and for additional related inquiries. Further contact details available:
- Name: Tracey Rice
- Job Title: Clinical Lead Mental Health Practitioner
- Email: Tracey.Rice@cpft.nhs.uk
- Phone: 0330 8080765
For further information on our organisation, visit: www.cpft.nhs.uk
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