Clinical Lead Functional Mental Health

Transformationunitgm; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a passionate mental health professional to join their Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team. This role involves providing intensive support for older adults with mental health challenges, ensuring high-quality care and effective teamwork. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in mental health assessment, leadership, and a commitment to compassionate care. The position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in mental health assessment and care for older adults.
• Leadership in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health service within a community setting.
• Act as care coordinator, leading assessments and care planning.
• Deliver crisis and home treatment services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Crisis Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

AHP or Social Work qualification

NMC or HCPC registration

Tools

Electronic Patient Records

Job description

Main area: Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team

Grade: Band 7

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexibility required to cover service between 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday)

Job ref: 310-MOPAC-7154473

Employer Details

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Site: Cavell Centre, Peterborough

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (pro rata)

Closing date: 28/05/2025 23:59

Job Overview

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

We seek a passionate individual with experience in mental health assessment, leadership, and working with older adults to join our cohesive team. Key attributes include a passion for working with older people, a desire to develop team skills, resilience under pressure, and effective team collaboration.

Main Duties

• Provide a mental health service within a community setting, including psychosocial assessments for various mental health issues.
• Work in partnership with service users and carers, providing treatment in the least restrictive environment.
• Act as care coordinator, leading assessments, care planning, and reviews.
• Support and guide Band 6 team members in care planning and treatment pathways.
• Assess risk of hospital admission, provide community-based care, and facilitate admissions or discharges as needed.
• Perform clinical risk and mental health assessments, formulate care plans, and develop contingency strategies.
• Promote effective teamwork and act as a role model within the service.
• Assist the team lead with supervision and training duties.
• Deliver crisis and home treatment services, including dementia support.

Working for Our Organisation

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is committed to high-quality, compassionate care across a range of health and social services, including mental health, physical health, and research. We value diversity and encourage applications from all community sectors, especially under-represented groups.

Note: We reserve the right to close applications early if sufficient responses are received. Sponsorship is not available for all roles; please check eligibility criteria before applying.

Additional Information

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle, as travel across the county is required. Please confirm eligibility in your application.

Further details and the full person specification are available in the job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, AHP, or Social Work qualification
• NMC or HCPC registration
• Continuous professional development
• Non-medical prescriber or working towards it
• Enhanced clinical skills qualification

Experience

• Advanced experience in mental health assessment and care for adults/older people
• Leadership in multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of mental health needs of older adults
• Experience of living with mental health challenges

Skills & Abilities

• Commitment to high-quality care
• Clinical supervision and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and relationship building
• Knowledge of legislation relating to older people
• Experience in crisis home treatment and emergency mental health settings
• Understanding of psychotropic medication
• Confidentiality adherence
• Proficiency with electronic patient records

Physical and Other Requirements

• Empathy and awareness of others' concerns
• Resilience in stressful situations
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to travel within the county, sometimes at short notice
• Willingness to work over five days, supporting a 12-hour service if needed

Organisation Details

We deliver integrated physical and mental health services, specialist mental health and learning disability services, children's community services, and research. We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. For more information, visit our website or our equality and diversity page.

Application Notes

Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration and will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS, references, and occupational health. Please bring necessary identity documents to your interview.

We will transfer application information to TRAC and NHS systems upon application and offer.

Contact

Paul Williams, Crisis Team Lead

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]