Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Professional

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Town Of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Professional in Town Of Cambridge. This permanent, full-time role involves conducting biopsychosocial assessments in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment. Candidates should possess a registered Mental Health Nurse qualification and substantial experience in mental health services. The ideal applicant will demonstrate strong assessment skills, the ability to manage clinical risks, and effective teamwork in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Significant post registration experience in working with people with mental health needs.
• Community and in-patient experience in mental health services.
• Considerable experience in assessment and management of clinical risk.
• Experience of working in Liaison Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multi-disciplinary clinical assessment and management of patients.
• Provide timely biopsychosocial assessments and risk management plans.
• Contribution to training and practice developments.

Skills

Excellent assessment and communication skills

Analytical and decision-making skills

Advanced interpersonal skills

Ability to manage change

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent professional registration

Evidence of relevant post registration training

Mentorship training or willingness to complete

Independent and supplementary Prescriber

Recognised training qualification

Job description

Go back Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Professional

The closing date is 16 October 2025

Are you in a senior experienced band 6 or 7 role and looking for a change? Do you have a background in acute care providing assessments and enjoy crisis work? Then this role is for you.

We are currently looking for people with excellent assessment and communication skills who perform well under pressure. The role of the Mental Health professional in ED is a fast paced and dynamic role. The team provide 24/7 input into the Emergency Department delivering high calibre assessments, formulations, and care plans for individuals.

We are a PLAN accredited service and the core24 team are part of the well-established wider Liaison Psychiatry service at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge.

We are also seeking to expand the core24 service that we provide, giving quicker access to individuals across the hospital out of hours.

If you are interested, we welcome people coming to visit the team to gain a better understanding of the role.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Liaison Psychiatry Service, 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.

Providing and undertaking timely biopsychosocial assessments and risk management plans in accordance with CPFT's Clinical Risk Assessment and Management policy for adults presenting to the Acute Trust with mental health problems.

This role is a permanent, full-time vacancy for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist / Mental Health Professional wanting to join the established liaison psychiatry emergency department team.

The liaison psychiatry service is highly regarded nationally and is accredited through the Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network (PLAN). The service consists of highly skilled psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses and occupational therapists.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent professional registration
• Evidence of relevant post registration training and development.
• Mentor and mentorship training or willingness to complete
• Independent and supplementary Prescriber
• Recognised training qualification.

Experience

• Significant 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.
• Experience in the planning and delivery of training and practice developments to staff.
• Experience of effective collaborative working.
• Evidence of ability to drive for results.
• Evidence of experience in service evaluation and improvements.
• Clinical audits and research.
• Experience of working in Liaison Psychiatry

Skills/Abilities

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively, meeting expected deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate and work with a wide range of professionals.
• High level of self awareness, recognising own strength and limitations.
• Ability to manage change and deal with conflict / stressful situations.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.