Clinical Nurse Specialist

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare foundation in the UK is looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their Psychiatric Liaison Team at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. The position involves conducting assessments, providing clinical expertise, and collaborating with community mental health teams. Candidates should possess a relevant nursing qualification, have experience in mental health services, and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with extensive mental health service experience.
• Evidence of post-registration training and qualifications in relevant fields.
• Experience in managing clinical risk and providing effective collaborative care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Biopsychosocial assessments for patients in Emergency Department.
• Provide expertise in assessment and care for mental health patients.
• Ensure communication with hospital staff about changes in care plans.

Skills

Commitment to high quality care

Competent IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Analytical and decision-making abilities

Ability to manage change and conflict

Advanced understanding of adult mental health needs

Knowledge of psycho-social interventions

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent

Independent and supplementary Prescriber

Mentorship training

Job description

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 05 January 2026

An opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded and established team based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, at a time of growth and change.

We will recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist or Social Worker to join our Psychiatric Liaison Team.

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with experience of working across age ranges.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the delivery of a high-quality Liaison Psychiatry Service within Hinchingbrooke Hospital in keeping with the visions and values of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.
• Providing and undertaking timely psychosocial assessments and risk management plans in accordance with CPFT's Clinical Risk Assessment and Management policy for adults presenting to the emergency department with mental health problems.
• Promoting a safe and effective service throughout ED; this will be through training and giving expert advice and support to nursing and medical teams in ED.
• Maintaining a visible, professional presence where patients, carers and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.
• As part of the Liaison Psychiatry Service, the post-holder will contribute to the multidisciplinary clinical assessment and management of patients referred to the service in collaboration with other team members.
• To participate in and promote close links with community mental health teams and other agencies to develop effective care plans.

About us

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 and empowering 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.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. 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.

Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk

Job responsibilities

1. To conduct Biopsychosocial and risk assessments for individuals presenting in the Emergency Department with mental health problems and admitted to inpatient wards at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
2. Provide a high level of clinical expertise in the assertive management and assessment and care of patients presenting with mental health problems.
3. Ensure that care is based on the assessment of care needs, and includes a thorough risk assessment and risk management plan.
4. Ensure good communication with other members of the Liaison Psychiatry Service as well as general hospital staff about changes in care plans.
5. To liaise with other agencies caring for patients, including community mental health teams and GPs to provide clear plans for all patients, particularly frequent attending or high risk patients.
6. Utilise recent research findings in the advancement of best practice and in the delivery of an evidenced based service.
7. Engage in Liaison Psychiatry Service educational and training events to fulfil requirements of clinical governance.
8. To organise and provide training in psychiatry, including mental health awareness.
9. 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.
10. Ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 and other statutory regulations are observed and implemented within a medical setting.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent professional registration including Social Work
• Evidence of relevant post registration training and development
• Independent and supplementary Prescriber
• Recognised training qualification
• Mentor and mentorship training

Experience

• 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 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
• Competent IT skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively, meeting expected deadlines
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage change and deal with conflict/stressful situations
• Advanced understanding of the mental health needs of adults
• Specialist knowledge of person-centred care and its application
• Specialist knowledge of psycho-social interventions and their appropriate use
• Up to date knowledge of appropriate assessment scales
• Good Knowledge of the policies and guidelines pertinent to the planning and delivery of care to adults with mental health needs
• Knowledge of practical application and use psychological therapies

Physical Requirements

• Ability to foster good interagency working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata