Team Manager of Assertive Outreach Service

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Hartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS trust in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced clinical nurse to join their Assertive Outreach Team. The role involves providing intensive community-based care to patients with severe mental health needs, ensuring collaborative planning and delivery of care. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a full UK driving licence, along with a commitment to developing services. This position offers flexible working, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Access to training and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experienced clinical nurse with an interest in innovative and developing services.
• Full UK driving licence and reliable vehicle ownership.
• Ability to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care coordination to a caseload of patients using the DIALOGUE+ framework.
• Plan, implement, and review care regularly in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain high professional standards and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Strong communication skills

Leadership within a multi-disciplinary team

Job description

Overview

We are excited to launch the new Assertive Outreach Team covering North and South of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The team collaborates with existing CPFT services to support patients with the most complex and severe mental health needs through a small caseload of intensive community‑based care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care coordination to a caseload of patients using the DIALOGUE+ framework; complete assessments and nursing care plans for each patient.
• Plan, implement, and review care regularly in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain high professional standards, leading staff and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations of a highly complex service.
• Provide specialist consultation to the multidisciplinary team, clients, families, and statutory and non‑statutory agencies.
• Prepare and submit accurate reports for specialist placements, Mental Health Act tribunals, and managers' hearings.

Qualifications

• Experienced clinical nurse with an interest in innovative and developing services.
• Full UK driving licence and reliable vehicle ownership.
• Ability to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and proven leadership within a multi‑disciplinary team.

Benefits

The role offers development opportunities for clinical management skills and a pathway into future management roles. Flexible working, access to training and development, and a supportive team environment.

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly under‑represented groups including disabled people, members of ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.