Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded and established team based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, at a time of growth and change.

We will recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist or Social Worker to join our Psychiatric Liaison Team.

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with experience of working across age ranges.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the delivery of a high-quality Liaison Psychiatry Service within Hinchingbrooke Hospital in keeping with the visions and values of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.
• Providing and undertaking timely psychosocial assessments and risk management plans in accordance with CPFT's Clinical Risk Assessment and Management policy for adults presenting to the emergency department with mental health problems.
• Promoting a safe and effective service throughout ED; this will be through training and giving expert advice and support to nursing and medical teams in ED.
• 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.

About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.

Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.

To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.

All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.

Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.

For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• To conduct Biopsychosocial and risk assessments for individuals presenting in the Emergency Department with mental health problems and admitted to inpatient wards at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
• Provide a high level of clinical expertise in the assertive management and assessment and care of patients presenting with mental health problems.
• Ensure that care is based on the assessment of care needs, and includes a thorough risk assessment and risk management plan.
• Ensure good communication with other members of the Liaison Psychiatry Service as well as general hospital staff about changes in care plans.
• To liaise with other agencies caring for patients, including community mental health teams and GPs to provide clear plans for all patients, particularly frequent attending or high risk patients.
• Utilise recent research findings in the advancement of best practice and in the delivery of an evidenced based service.
• Engage in Liaison Psychiatry Service educational and training events to fulfil requirements of clinical governance.
• To organise and provide training in psychiatry, including mental health awareness.
• To provide support and expert advice to colleagues involved in the care of patients with mental health problems and to develop systems to ensure that this support is available in a range of ways.
• Ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 and other statutoryregulations are observed and implemented within a medical setting.

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent professional registration including Social Work
• Evidence of relevant post registration training and development

Desirable

• Independent and supplementary Prescriber
• Recognised training qualification
• Mentor and mentorship training

Experience
Essential

• Community and in-patient experience in mental health services
• Considerable experience in the assessment and management of clinical risk
• Experience in the planning and delivery of training and practice developments to staff
• Evidence of experience in service evaluation and improvements

Desirable

• Experience of working in Liaison Psychiatry

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• Competent IT skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively, meeting expected deadlines
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage change and deal with conflict/stressful situations

Knowledge & Understanding
Essential

• Advanced understanding of the mental health needs of adults
• Specialist knowledge of person-centred care and its application
• Specialist knowledge of psycho-social interventions and their appropriate use
• Good Knowledge of the policies and guidelines pertinent to the planning and delivery of care to adults with mental health needs

Desirable

• Knowledge of practical application and use psychological therapies

Physical Requirements
Essential

• Ability to foster good interagency working

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Huntingdon
PE29 6NS
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Manager
Peter Williamson
peter.williamson@cpft.nhs.uk
07889128960

Details
Date posted
10 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 7

Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
310-ASMH-8168173

Job locations
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Huntingdon
PE29 6NS
United Kingdom

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