This is an exciting opportunity for a full-time Mental Health First Responder within our First Response Service. We provide 24-hour access to mental health services for individuals of all ages experiencing a mental health crisis. If you join us, you will be part of a pioneering and award-winning team, working closely with community agencies such as the police, ambulance services, and local authorities to develop short-term contingency plans for those in crisis. Our shift patterns are 08:00-20:00, 11:00-23:00, and 20:00-08:00, ensuring round-the-clock support.
Our First Responders conduct thorough assessments and work collaboratively to develop crisis and safety plans, ensuring appropriate support is identified which may include onwards referrals. A strong foundation in risk management and safety planning is crucial for our new First Responder to effectively support individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
Responsibilities include:
* Conduct telephone triage and community face-to-face assessments for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
* Provide brief clinical risk assessments, mental health formulations, and develop short-term contingency plans for callers using 111 option 2 or referrals from other professionals.
* Work closely with other mental health services, police, ambulance services, and local authorities.
* Implement brief solution-focused interventions to empower patients, carers, and families in problem-solving and decision-making.
* Collaboratively develop safe and appropriate care plans, utilizing strong communication and assessment skills.
* Have a good understanding of the resources offered by external agencies to provide people with the support they require for their personal and specific needs.
We encourage applicants to arrange a visit of the service prior to applying to gain an insight into what the service provides.
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 NHS services across inpatient, primary care, and community settings, including Children, Adult & Older People mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, and 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.
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, your application form will be rejected from the process. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hayley Workman, Job title: Team Leader, Email: Hayley.Workman@cpft.nhs.uk, Telephone: 01480 757365
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