Overview
Are you a newly qualified Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker who is keen to progress? Join the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) based in Cambridge in a developmental post. We are looking to employ a registered Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner. Progression to a Band 6 post, once agreed objectives and competencies have been met, six months following completion of the preceptorship.
About the team
The Cambridge Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team provides 24/7 care to service users experiencing an acute mental health crisis, as an alternative to hospital admission. The team is accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (HTAS) and has a strong focus on delivering high quality care to service users and their friends and family.
Responsibilities
* Superb clinical and communication skills together with vision and enthusiasm to develop the mental health services
* Strong leadership and people management skills
* A dynamic approach with the ability to thrive on exciting challenges
* The desire to develop their expertise
* Have a relevant degree and previous experience of working with patients with unstable conditions
* Have the expertise, passion and experience to make a real difference to caring for people
* Experience of working as a member of a full multi-disciplinary team
Requirements / Qualifications
* Be a registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker
* Hold a relevant degree and experience in working with patients with unstable conditions
* Be willing to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines and hold a full UK driving licence; use of a vehicle is required
* Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria
* DVLA has reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries; for information please visit the DVLA website
About the organisation / Equal Opportunities
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 not only via inpatient and primary care settings but also in 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. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
Benefits
* Annual leave allowance 27 days plus bank holidays (depending on NHS service)
* Pension scheme
* Full-time/Part-time or job share opportunities
* Salary sacrifice scheme
* Staff discount scheme
* Professional leadership programs for experienced nurses through NHS Academy
* Stress awareness training
* Mindfulness training
* Counselling service
How to apply
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sophie Price
Job title: Team Manager
Email: sophie.price2@cpft.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01223 219593
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