Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Professional

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health service organization in Cambridge seeks a motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist / Mental Health Professional for a dynamic and fast-paced role in the Emergency Department. The position involves conducting biopsychosocial assessments and providing expert mental health management. Ideal candidates will be Registered Mental Health Nurses with significant experience in acute mental health care. This is a permanent full-time role with a 24/7 shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in mental health.
• Experience in assessing and managing clinical risk.
• Ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments for individuals with mental health issues.
• Provide expert management and care for mental health patients.
• Liaise with community health teams and GPs.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent

Evidence of relevant post-registration training

Mentorship training or willingness to complete

Job description

Job summary

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 provide an invaluable expert opinion into the care of individuals in emergency department.

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, I would ask that you please contact me to discuss the role. 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.

The service aims to offer exceptional standards of care to all patients attending Cambridge University Hospital experiencing a comorbid mental health issue. As such, an opportunity has arisen to recruit a dynamic CNS / MHP on a permanent contract who will work 10-hour shifts across a 24/7 rota.

About us

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & 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.

Job responsibilities

To autonomously conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments for individuals presenting to the Acute Trust with mental health problems with MDT support available.

Provide a high level of clinical expertise in the assertive management and assessment and care of patients presenting with mental health problems.

Ensure that care is based on the assessment of care needs and includes a thorough risk assessment and risk management plan.

Ensure good communication with other members of the Liaison Psychiatry Service as well as general hospital staff about changes in care plans.

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.

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

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.
• Evidence of Interdisciplinary / multi-agency working experience

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.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to produce and present clear reports.

Knowledge/Understanding

• 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.
• Specialist knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effect.
• 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.
• Awareness of the impact of the health economies on service planning and delivery.
• Knowledge of the recovery principles and its application to adults.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.