Are you a passionate and motivated mental health professional looking for your next challenge? We’re seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Lead to join our dynamic First Response Service—a pioneering, award‑winning team providing 24/7 mental health crisis support to individuals of all ages. As part of our service, you’ll work closely with key community partners including the police, ambulance services, and local authorities to deliver compassionate, responsive care during times of crisis. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives when they need it most.
* Provide 1:1 support through both telephone triage and face‑to‑face assessments.
* Collaborate with service users to develop effective crisis and safety plans.
* Lead and support a multidisciplinary team, offering clinical guidance and mentorship.
What We're Looking For
* A qualified mental health practitioner with leadership experience or aspirations.
* Strong clinical skills in crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning.
* Resilience, adaptability, and a calm approach under pressure.
* A commitment to compassionate, person‑centred care.
Why join us?
* Be part of a forward‑thinking, supportive team.
* Work in a role that offers variety, challenge, and the chance to grow professionally.
As Clinical Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in both direct care and team leadership. Your responsibilities will include:
* Coordinating shifts and allocating referrals and assessments across the team.
* Conducting telephone triage and face‑to‑face community assessments, especially for complex cases.
* Delivering brief clinical risk assessments, mental health formulations, and short‑term contingency plans.
* Liaising with professionals and agencies such as emergency services, GPs, schools, and care homes.
* Working closely with other mental health services including secondary care and crisis teams.
* Implementing solution‑focused interventions to empower patients, carers, and families.
* Developing safe and effective care plans using strong communication and clinical judgment.
* Drawing on your knowledge of external resources to provide tailored support for individual needs.
Cambridgeshire and 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 and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life. We offer a range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including Children, Adult & Older People’s mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including disabled people, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. 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. Public transport cannot be used for this role.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
For further details or informal visits contact: Hayley Workman, Team Leader
E-mail: hayley.workman@cpft.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01480 757365
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