Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Professional inPeterborough inPeterborough PUBLISHED
WED 15 JAN 2025
The successful applicant will undertake biopsychosocial assessments and risk management plans, as well as provide expert advice and training to nursing and medical staff in the Emergency Department. The position emphasises the importance of maintaining an effective and safe service while fostering partnerships with community mental health teams to enhance patient care. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the team for a better understanding of the role.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Are you in a senior experienced band 6 or 7 role and looking for a change? Do you have a background in acute care providing assessments and enjoy crisis work? Then this role is for you.
We are currently looking for people with excellent assessment and communication skills who perform well under pressure. The role of the Mental Health professional in ED is a fast paced and dynamic role. The team provide 24/7 input into the Emergency Department delivering high calibre assessments, formulations, and care plans for individuals. We provide an invaluable expert opinion into the care of individuals in emergency department.
We are a PLAN accredited service and the core24 team are part of the well-established wider Liaison Psychiatry service at Peterborough City Hospital.
If you are interested, please do get in touch to discuss the role. We welcome people coming to visit the team to gain a better understanding of the role.
As part of the Liaison Psychiatry Service, the post-holder will contribute to the multi-disciplinary clinical assessment and management of patients referred to the service in collaboration with other team members.
Providing and undertaking timely biopsychosocial assessments and risk management plans in accordance with CPFT's Clinical Risk Assessment and Management policy for adults presenting to the Acute Trust with mental health problems.
This role is a permanent, full-time vacancy for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist / Mental Health Professional wanting to join the established liaison psychiatry emergency department team.
The liaison psychiatry service is highly regarded nationally and is accredited through the Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network (PLAN).
The service aims to offer exceptional standards of care to all patients attending Peterborough City Hospital experiencing a comorbid mental health issue. As such, an opportunity has arisen to recruit a dynamic CNS / MHP on a permanent contract who will work 12.5 hour shifts across a 24/7 rota.
About us
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To assist in the delivery of a high-quality Liaison Psychiatry service within Peterborough City Hospital in keeping with the visions and values of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.
- Providing and undertaking timely biopsychosocial assessments and risk management plans in accordance with CPFTs Clinical Risk Assessment and Management policy for adults presenting to the Emergency Department with mental health problems.
- Promoting a safe and effective service throughout the Emergency Department; this will be through training and giving expert advice and support to nursing and medical teams within the Emergency Department
- Maintaining a visible, professional presence where patients, carers and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.
- As part of the Liaison Psychiatry Service, the post-holder will contribute to the multidisciplinary clinical assessment and management of patients referred to the service in collaboration with other team members.
- To participate in and promote close links with community mental health teams and other agencies to develop effective care plans.
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