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Applicants will need to be (newly) qualified Mental health Nurses, Mental Health Occupational Therapists and Social Workers only.
An opportunity has arisen, for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to be part of our innovative and crucial service in Cambridge. You may be looking to move on from your first qualified post to a community role within the crisis resolution home treatment team.
We are looking for people who have a relevant NMC or HCPC registration and:
* Relevant pre-registration experience of working in mental health environments, however this is not essential.
* Previous experience and skills which can transfer into this role – good communication, organisational skills and timekeeping amongst others.
* We welcome applications from people with lived-experience of mental health challenges.
* People who are passionate about working with older people in the community experiencing mental health challenges.
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 Role Involves (but Is Not Limited To)
* Providing support interventions for people with significant mental health conditions.
* Working within a multi-disciplinary team with colleagues in the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team.
* Monitoring and reviewing the use of prescribed medications.
If this sounds like the role for you then we would love to hear from you!
The successful candidate will be required to be flexible but primarily based at Fulbourn Hospital, Cambridge. We will provide the support to ensure your development within your role. We provide a preceptorship programme and regular support and supervision.
If you are looking for a new challenge and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for our community by supporting people with mental health needs then we want to hear from you.
* DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
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.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rowan Simpson Job title: Team Lead Email address: rowan.simpson@cpft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01223 726300
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