Job summary
An exciting opportunity has recently become available and are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic, and motivated Duty Practitioner to join our team,based at the 136 Suite at Fulbourn Hospital, Cambridge.
The ideal candidate will have a commitment to teamwork, a sense of accountability, plus an ability to work under pressure.
The post holders will be part of a team working 24/7 to provide a high quality and dedicated specialist service to those in mental health crisis, who have been detained by the police under Section 136 Mental Health Act
Main duties of the job
Ensuring appropriate access and use of the s136 facility is in place. To act in an educational and advisory capacity in relation to legislation and the running of the 136 suite.
The post holder will have continuing 24 hour responsibility for the nursing care and management of the clinical area. This will include effective team leadership, acting as an experienced clinician in acute and rehabilitation services.
The post holder will ensure that an effective therapeutic environment exists for patients and that students are provided with excellent learning opportunities.
You will provide the leadership skills required to motivate and develop staff to their maximum potential in order to attain the highest standards in the delivery of care to patients. It is expected that the post holder will be predominately ward based and work with the Modern Matron in line with national guidelines and recommendations.
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 co-ordinate the response to medical, psychiatric emergencies on the hospital site.
- To deploy staff in urgent/emergency situations to achieve safe staffing levels within available resources.
- To ensure the requirements of the Mental Health Act 2007 and other statutory regulations are observed and implemented.
- To ensure that all staff comply with Trust policies and procedures.To ensure that Risk Management and Health & Safety requirements are implemented.
- To be conversant with the Major Incident and Fire Evacuation Procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To co-ordinate the response to medical, psychiatric emergencies on the hospital site.
- To deploy staff in urgent/emergency situations to achieve safe staffing levels within available resources.
- To ensure the requirements of the Mental Health Act 2007 and other statutory regulations are observed and implemented.
- To ensure that all staff comply with Trust policies and procedures.To ensure that Risk Management and Health & Safety requirements are implemented.
- To be conversant with the Major Incident and Fire Evacuation Procedures.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional mental health qualification to degree or diploma level
Desirable
- Training relevant to Practice
Experience
Essential
- To have an understanding of Individuals with Complex needs
- To be able to manage /supervise other staff
- Knowledge of up to date legislation, national and local polices relating to the Section 136 Police holding powers
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- The ability to work as a reflective Leader
- Demonstrate flexibility
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- To be forward thinking and positive in approaches to changes that takes place to meet the needs of the service
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
- Good interpersonal boundaries
- Skills in self management and time management
Desirable
- Completed Training in Leadership or in the process of completing a Leadership course
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Good Knowledge of the Mental Health Act utilised in the prisons and court
- Clear understanding of NICE Guidelines and their implementation
- To provide teaching and training to other staff
- Demonstrate High quality risk assessment knowledge base
Desirable
Physical Requirements
Essential
- To be able to travel between locations as required
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional mental health qualification to degree or diploma level
Desirable
- Training relevant to Practice
Experience
Essential
- To have an understanding of Individuals with Complex needs
- To be able to manage /supervise other staff
- Knowledge of up to date legislation, national and local polices relating to the Section 136 Police holding powers
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- The ability to work as a reflective Leader
- Demonstrate flexibility
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- To be forward thinking and positive in approaches to changes that takes place to meet the needs of the service
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
- Good interpersonal boundaries
- Skills in self management and time management
Desirable
- Completed Training in Leadership or in the process of completing a Leadership course
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Good Knowledge of the Mental Health Act utilised in the prisons and court
- Clear understanding of NICE Guidelines and their implementation
- To provide teaching and training to other staff
- Demonstrate High quality risk assessment knowledge base
Desirable
Physical Requirements
Essential
- To be able to travel between locations as required
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).
