Lead urgent mental health assessments and home treatment within Peterborough's Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team. Use risk management and safety planning skills.
As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, you will assess people in acute crisis and collaboratively plan care and treatment interventions. You will identify appropriate management or referral pathways while supporting service objectives through clinical leadership. The service provides urgent assessment and home treatment across Peterborough and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct urgent mental health assessments for referred service users
- Plan collaborative care and treatment interventions
- Manage high risk presentations through safety planning
- Prepare high standard assessment reports and letters
- Monitor junior staff reports and evaluate workloads
Requirements:
- Comprehensive knowledge and skill in risk management
- Understanding of Mental Health Act legislation
- Understanding of Mental Capacity Act requirements
- Full UK driving licence and vehicle access
- Ability to travel independently around the county
Apply clinical leadership, risk management, and assessment expertise to urgent crisis care with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.
Senior Crisis Mental Health Practitioner employer: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
At Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our modern facilities in Peterborough, including an on-site café, enhance the work experience while our commitment to evidence-based care ensures that staff nurses have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of service users. We offer robust professional development opportunities, a collaborative multidisciplinary team culture, and a focus on employee well-being, making us an ideal choice for those seeking a rewarding career in mental health nursing.
Contact Details:
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Recruitment Team
