Job summary
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Assertive Outreach Team. This fantastic opportunity will enable you to take part in the roll out and development of our new county-wide service, with two bases one in Peterborough to cover the North of the county and one in Cambridge to cover the South of the county.
Our Assertive Outreach team will work in collaboration with our existing CPFT services to support the patients with the most complex and severe needs. In this role you will provide clinical nursing expertise within an MDT. The service will carry a small caseload to enable intensive community-based mental health care to patients with complex mental health needs who struggle to engage with traditional services.
We are looking for experienced clinicians with an interest in working in an innovative and developing service. This role will provide a fantastic development opportunity for a clinician looking to further develop their clinical management skills or someone with an interest in moving into a management role in the future.
Main duties of the job
* To provide clinical nursing expertise to the Assertive Outreach team.
* Working clinically with those patients under the care of the team and working together with wider Cambridge and Peterborough health and social care system partners to best meet the needs of all those in our population with potential AO needs.
* To provide intensive, community -based mental health care to patients with complex mental health needs who struggle to engage with traditional services.
* To deputise for the Team Leader across the full range of management responsibilities, including the performance review of junior staff.
* To take on the role of care co-ordinator for patients and provide leadership to support others, to ensure that full assessment of individual nursing care needs is undertaken, that care is planned, implemented and reviewed on a regular basis.
* To act as a role model and promote effective teamwork across the service to meet individual patient's needs.
* To ensure that the CPA / DIALOGUE and Mental Health Act is adhered to at all times, and to work within the boundaries set out by the Trust' Policies and Procedures and NMC.
About us
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
Details
Date posted
05 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
310-ASMH A
Job locations
37 Union House
Union Lane
Cambridge
CB4 1PR
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
* The post holder will provide a good role model, develop and maintain good systems of communication, be able to communicate with a wide range of people in a range of situations.
* The post holder will act as an independent practitioner within a defined community assertive outreach setting, whilst liaising with other professionals as necessary.
* Manage a defined assertive outreach caseload.
* Have sound knowledge of the Dartmouth Assertive Outreach Community Treatment Model (DACT).
* To support the Consultant Psychiatrist, keeping the consultant psychiatrist up to date with relevant information regarding the patient and their families.
* To support the consultant psychiatrist on home visits when needed.
* Be responsible for the assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care within the agreed parameters of assertive outreach, and have a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation which govern current service provision.
* The post holder will be responsible for ensuring effective communication pathways exist.
* The post holder will be responsible for the appropriate clinical risk assessment of patients contacting the out of hours service, providing an effective advice, guidance and decision-making process culminating in the coordination of any reviewed plan of care.
* The post holder will be responsible for the safe storage and administration of medications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
* The post holder will provide a good role model, develop and maintain good systems of communication, be able to communicate with a wide range of people in a range of situations.
* The post holder will act as an independent practitioner within a defined community assertive outreach setting, whilst liaising with other professionals as necessary.
* Manage a defined assertive outreach caseload.
* Have sound knowledge of the Dartmouth Assertive Outreach Community Treatment Model (DACT).
* To support the Consultant Psychiatrist, keeping the consultant psychiatrist up to date with relevant information regarding the patient and their families.
* To support the consultant psychiatrist on home visits when needed.
* Be responsible for the assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care within the agreed parameters of assertive outreach, and have a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation which govern current service provision.
* The post holder will be responsible for ensuring effective communication pathways exist.
* The post holder will be responsible for the appropriate clinical risk assessment of patients contacting the out of hours service, providing an effective advice, guidance and decision-making process culminating in the coordination of any reviewed plan of care.
* The post holder will be responsible for the safe storage and administration of medications.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH)
* Current NMC Registration
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Mentor Qualification / ENB 998 or equivalent
Desirable
* Post graduate qualification related to specialism
* Additional qualification for specialism
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Basic training in the Mental Capacity Act
* Experience of dealing with service users with complex mental health needs
* Experience of working with service users who are under community mental health secondary care services
* Experience of working with service users with psychosis
Desirable
* Previous experience of undertaking continuing care assessments
* Experience of developing service user and carer involvement
* Experience relating to community specialism
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Effective communication skills both verbal and written, including IT literacy
* Ability to work as part of a team, as a role model, empowering and motivating other team members
Desirable
* Ability to present complex information to various audiences
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
* Knowledge of physical healthcare needs
* Commitment to and understanding of evidence based practice
* Awareness of safeguarding issues and responsibilities under relevant legislation
* Understanding of the legislation relating to care including ? Mental Health Act ? Mental Capacity Act ? Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Act ? Children's Act ? Equality Act 2010 The Trust's 7C's and RESPECT enable Values (REV) initiative expectations ? Health and Safety Act ? Data Protection Act ?Knowledge of NICE guidance
Physical Requirements
Essential
* Ability to travel independently around the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales
* Physically able to undertake a demanding role safely - as and when required
Other
Essential
* Willingness to follow instruction but also be able to question and challenge
* Continue professional development and participate
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH)
* Current NMC Registration
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Mentor Qualification / ENB 998 or equivalent
Desirable
* Post graduate qualification related to specialism
* Additional qualification for specialism
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Basic training in the Mental Capacity Act
* Experience of dealing with service users with complex mental health needs
* Experience of working with service users who are under community mental health secondary care services
* Experience of working with service users with psychosis
Desirable
* Previous experience of undertaking continuing care assessments
* Experience of developing service user and carer involvement
* Experience relating to community specialism
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Effective communication skills both verbal and written, including IT literacy
* Ability to work as part of a team, as a role model, empowering and motivating other team members
Desirable
* Ability to present complex information to various audiences
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
* Knowledge of physical healthcare needs
* Commitment to and understanding of evidence based practice
* Awareness of safeguarding issues and responsibilities under relevant legislation
* Understanding of the legislation relating to care including ? Mental Health Act ? Mental Capacity Act ? Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Act ? Children's Act ? Equality Act 2010 The Trust's 7C's and RESPECT enable Values (REV) initiative expectations ? Health and Safety Act ? Data Protection Act ?Knowledge of NICE guidance
Physical Requirements
Essential
* Ability to travel independently around the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales
* Physically able to undertake a demanding role safely - as and when required
Other
Essential
* Willingness to follow instruction but also be able to question and challenge
* Continue professional development and participate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
37 Union House
Union Lane
Cambridge
CB4 1PR
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Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
37 Union House
Union Lane
Cambridge
CB4 1PR
Employer's website
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