Overview
Biggleswade community mental health teams are undergoing a transformation designed to focus on providing prompt assessment and intervention at the point of need. By separating some functions of a traditional CMHT, the new structure will also emphasize recovery for those with enduring mental health problems, including those accessing CPA. Over the coming years, Community Mental Health services nationally are receiving enhanced funding and will be delivered closer to home, within primary care networks.
Team Structure
* Front‑end blended teams with a triage function, providing care for complex patients not on CPA.
* Managing recovery‑focused care of individuals on CPA.
Responsibilities
1. Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of issues related to mental and physical health for adults with acute and severe mental illness in the community (over 18 years) so that intensive and timely treatment can be delivered to prevent chronicity and dependency on psychiatric services.
2. Attend and lead weekly MDT meetings, supported by the team operational lead.
3. Provide clinical advice and guidance to primary care physicians to manage patients in the least restrictive environment.
4. Undertake all work in the context of the recovery approach, which is emphasised across the Trust, placing the service user at the centre of planning and decision‑making.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
For a more detailed review of the job description and person specification please refer to the attached JD&PS.
This advert closes on Sunday 30 Nov 2025.
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