Job summary
As an Advanced Mental Health Practitioner working in the Police Mental Health Joint Response Car (PMHJRC) you will work alongside Cambridgeshire Constabulary (CC) Officers to provide an immediate response to people in the community who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
Working 3pm - Midnight (Sun - Thurs) and 5pm - 1am (Fri - Sat), the PMHJRC responds to 999 calls made to the Police, that have been identified as having a primary mental health need. The Advanced MH Practitioner will carry out a brief triage to ascertain whether a person can safely remain at home to avoid unnecessary attendance at acute hospitals, offer safety planning, sign posting and referrals into MH services if needed. They will also support officers in making decisions around the use of S. 136 .
The successful candidate will work across the county as the roster requires and will cover both the Northern and Southern Sectors.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidate will work closely with Cambridgeshire constabulary to respond to 999 calls from, or concerning people in a mental health crisis.
The role of the Advanced Mental Health Practitioner will be to triage mental health presentations, need and risk and make collaborative plans for appropriate follow up care as appropriate.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To take the lead in assessing patients mental state and risk and determining whether the patient is safe to be managed in the community.
- To take the lead in initiating any appropriate plans for ongoing care.
- To be a clinical expert and provide a patient focus for improving the patient experience.
- To work closely with the operational and professional leads in developing the service.
- The post holder may be required to work with FRS occasionally when the PMHJRC roster does not require them to cover the PMHJRC.
- Offering advice, support and guidance to CC officers on scene at mental health jobs.
- To liaise with other health and social care providers as appropriate and have good knowledge of local mental health pathways and services, including external agencies.
- To have sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act.
- The post holder will work with FRS on occasion when the MA unit roster does not require them to cover MA.
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 of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To take the lead in assessing patients mental state and risk and determining whether the patient is safe to be managed in the community.
- To take the lead in initiating any appropriate plans for ongoing care.
- To be a clinical expert and provide a patient focus for improving the patient experience.
- To work closely with the operational and professional leads in developing the service.
- The post holder may be required to work with FRS occasionally when the PMHJRC roster does not require them to cover the PMHJRC.
- Offering advice, support and guidance to CC officers on scene at mental health jobs.
- To liaise with other health and social care providers as appropriate and have good knowledge of local mental health pathways and services, including external agencies.
- To have sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act.
- The post holder will work with FRS on occasion when the MA unit roster does not require them to cover MA.
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 of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Person Specification
Education / Qualifiation
Essential
- NMC or HCPC registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working with people in a mental health crisis
Desirable
- Experience working with brief psychological interventions/strategies for managing a crisis.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Assessing, formulating and working with people presenting in a heightened state of distress.
- Communicating (oral and written) complex and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families and carers and to other professionals working both within and outside of CPFT.
Desirable
- Teaching / training of clinical staff.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
- Able to demonstrate initiative and be proactive in organising the most suitable pathway of care.
- Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Good knowledge of Trust services and voluntary sector services within CPFTs catchment area.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifiation
Essential
- NMC or HCPC registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working with people in a mental health crisis
Desirable
- Experience working with brief psychological interventions/strategies for managing a crisis.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Assessing, formulating and working with people presenting in a heightened state of distress.
- Communicating (oral and written) complex and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families and carers and to other professionals working both within and outside of CPFT.
Desirable
- Teaching / training of clinical staff.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
- Able to demonstrate initiative and be proactive in organising the most suitable pathway of care.
- Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Good knowledge of Trust services and voluntary sector services within CPFTs catchment area.
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.
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
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
Thorpe Wood Police Station / Huntingdon Police Station / Cambridge Police Station
Huntingdon
PE29 6FN
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
