CRHTT Advanced Clinical Lead

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Band 7 Advanced Clinical Lead for the Cambridge Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team. The role involves providing advanced psychological formulations, clinical leadership, and managing complex patient care within a community setting. Candidates must have a degree, relevant professional qualifications, and experience in acute mental health settings. This position offers opportunities for professional development and requires a full UK driving licence for travel.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent required.
• Professional qualifications essential.
• Evidence of post qualification training is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ongoing specialist assessments of adult service users.
• Provide clinical supervision to CRHT practitioners.
• Implement a range of interventions for individuals and groups.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Therapeutic relationship development

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Professional qualifications

Post registration training in risk management

Non-medical prescribing qualification

Job description

Job summary

We are currently recruiting to our Cambridge Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team service and have an opportunity for a Band 7 Advanced Clinical Lead to join our well established Team.

Clinically the post holder would have the ability to provide advanced psychological formulations and involvement, in the planning and management of complex patients, as well supporting other teams & services, regarding treatment and referral pathway.

The successful candidate will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. You will utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service, and provide advice to the Modern Matron and & Team Managers on methods of evaluating the work of the team including advising and developing outcomes measures.

You will have access to regular clinical, managerial supervision to support you in your day to day work and will be required to work a rotation of early; late and night shifts. There is the opportunity for professional support and development in areas such as advanced training and leadership roles.

Main duties of the job

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

The post holder will work within the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team which provides a mental health service seven day a week, 24 hour a day within a community setting.

The Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team provide an emergency response and/or psychosocial assessment in order to identify those who present with a range of mental health problems and who are in crisis. Referral agencies include, Liaison Psychiatry, First Response Service and our adult mental health services.

*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

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 settings but also within the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older People's mental 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 ourBAME & 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

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

Details Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

310-MASMH-7127209

Job locations

CRHTT Cambridge, Fulbourn Hospital

CRHTT Cambridge, Mulberry 1, Fulbourn Hospital

Cambridge

CB21 5EF

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

• To deliver on-going specialist assessments of adult service users referred to, and under the care of the CRHTT.
• To establish and deliver clinical supervision group and individual to the CRHT practitioners in line with current good practice and with the Trusts supervision policy.
• To develop formulations of presenting problems or situations that integrates information from assessments alongside other team members.
• To be responsible for implementing a range of interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups.
• To provide specialist professional advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to service users formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.
• To undertake risk assessment and risk management for service users within CRHTT working within Trust and inter-agency policies and procedures, including work with service users deemed as vulnerable adults.
• To act as lead clinician for undertaking assessments and advising service users other mental health professionals in matters arising from the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults framework

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

• To deliver on-going specialist assessments of adult service users referred to, and under the care of the CRHTT.
• To establish and deliver clinical supervision group and individual to the CRHT practitioners in line with current good practice and with the Trusts supervision policy.
• To develop formulations of presenting problems or situations that integrates information from assessments alongside other team members.
• To be responsible for implementing a range of interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups.
• To provide specialist professional advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to service users formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.
• To undertake risk assessment and risk management for service users within CRHTT working within Trust and inter-agency policies and procedures, including work with service users deemed as vulnerable adults.
• To act as lead clinician for undertaking assessments and advising service users other mental health professionals in matters arising from the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults framework

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential

• Degree or equivalent
• Professional qualifications
• Evidence of post qualification training
• Post registration training in risk management
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or within a year of being in post)

Experience Essential

• Experience of working with clients in acute mental health need
• Experience of providing clinical leadership into a mental health multi disciplinary team
• Proven experience of good working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of managing workload, ability to prioritise
• Evidence of clinical supervision training and/or experience
• Working in a supervisory capacity
• Experience of interagency working and liaison

Desirable

• Lived experience of mental health
• Experience of working within a CRHTT
• Experience of working with wider stakeholder groups , Care Pathway Teams, independent sector agencies
• Qualification or significant experience using CBT, DBT, MBT or CAT with service users
• Experience of working within an acute inpatient service
• Experience or working within an adult community mental health service

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with difficult to engage clients
• Good understanding and use of Care Programme Approach, Care Planning and Care Management
• Good understanding of the practical application of Recovery Principles
• Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to metal health and social care services
• Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills
• Must be able to utilise basic IT, in particular email, word processing and spreadsheets
• Demonstration of therapeutic optimism for working in a CRHTT service
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good inter team/interagency working relationships
• Able to demonstrate initiative and be proactive
• Approachable and flexible
• Commited to personal and team development

Desirable

• An understanding / experience of case management in teams

Knowledge & Understanding Essential

• Good understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act , Safeguarding policies and procedures (Adult and Young People , Care Programme Approach
• Good knowledge of the referral systems and service provisions within the Trust
• Understanding of the local and national health economy
• Understanding of the implication of current national guidance i.e Mental Health Crisis Concordant on CRHTT services

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential

• Degree or equivalent
• Professional qualifications
• Evidence of post qualification training
• Post registration training in risk management
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or within a year of being in post)

Experience Essential

• Experience of working with clients in acute mental health need
• Experience of providing clinical leadership into a mental health multi disciplinary team
• Proven experience of good working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of managing workload, ability to prioritise
• Evidence of clinical supervision training and/or experience
• Working in a supervisory capacity
• Experience of interagency working and liaison

Desirable

• Lived experience of mental health
• Experience of working within a CRHTT
• Experience of working with wider stakeholder groups , Care Pathway Teams, independent sector agencies
• Qualification or significant experience using CBT, DBT, MBT or CAT with service users
• Experience of working within an acute inpatient service
• Experience or working within an adult community mental health service

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with difficult to engage clients
• Good understanding and use of Care Programme Approach, Care Planning and Care Management
• Good understanding of the practical application of Recovery Principles
• Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to metal health and social care services
• Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills
• Must be able to utilise basic IT, in particular email, word processing and spreadsheets
• Demonstration of therapeutic optimism for working in a CRHTT service
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good inter team/interagency working relationships
• Able to demonstrate initiative and be proactive
• Approachable and flexible
• Commited to personal and team development

Desirable

• An understanding / experience of case management in teams

Knowledge & Understanding Essential

• Good understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act , Safeguarding policies and procedures (Adult and Young People , Care Programme Approach
• Good knowledge of the referral systems and service provisions within the Trust
• Understanding of the local and national health economy
• Understanding of the implication of current national guidance i.e Mental Health Crisis Concordant on CRHTT services

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CRHTT Cambridge, Fulbourn Hospital

CRHTT Cambridge, Mulberry 1, Fulbourn Hospital

Cambridge

CB21 5EF

Employer's website

https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CRHTT Cambridge, Fulbourn Hospital

CRHTT Cambridge, Mulberry 1, Fulbourn Hospital

Cambridge

CB21 5EF

Employer's website

https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)