An exciting opportunity has become available and we 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 holder 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.

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/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

• ENB 998/or equivalent

Physical Requirements

Essential

• To be able to travel between locations as required

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fulbourn Hospital 136 Suite

Cambridge Road

Cambridgeshire

CB21 5EF

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