Job summary
Are you in a senior experienced role and looking for a change? Do you have a background in acute care providing assessments and enjoy crisis work? Then this role is for you.

We are currently looking for people with excellent assessment and communication skills who perform well under pressure. The role of the Mental Health professional in ED is a fast paced and dynamic role. The team provide 24/7 input into the Emergency Department delivering high calibre assessments, formulations, and care plans for individuals. We provide an invaluable expert opinion into the care of individuals in emergency department.

We are a PLAN accredited service and the core24 team are part of the well-established wider Liaison Psychiatry service at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge.

We are also seeking to expand the core24 service that we provide, giving quicker access to individuals across the hospital out of hours.

If you are interested, I would ask that you please contact me to discuss the role. We welcome people coming to visit the team to gain a better understanding of the role.

Main duties of the job

• As part of the Liaison Psychiatry Service, the post-holder will contribute to the multi-disciplinary clinical assessment and management of patients referred to the service in collaboration with other team members.
• Providing and undertaking timely biopsychosocial assessments and risk management plans in accordance with CPFT's Clinical Risk Assessment and Management policy for adults presenting to the Acute Trust with mental health problems.
• This role is a permanent, full-time vacancy for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist / Mental Health Professional wanting to join the established liaison psychiatry emergency department team.
• The liaison psychiatry service is highly regarded nationally and is accredited through the Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network (PLAN). The service consists of highly skilled psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses and occupational therapists.
• The service aims to offer exceptional standards of care to all patients attending Cambridge University Hospital experiencing a comorbid mental health issue. As such, an opportunity has arisen to recruit a dynamic CNS / MHP on a permanent contract who will work 10-hour shifts across a 24/7 rota.

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.

Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at Apply through our website.

Details
Date posted: 01 July 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-7678550-A
Job locations: S2 Liaison Psychiatry, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom

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

• To autonomously conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments for individuals presenting to the Acute Trust with mental health problems with MDT support available.
• 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 colleagues in the Acute Trust.
• 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 statutory regulations are observed and implemented within a medical setting.

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

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

Desirable

• Independent and supplementary Prescriber

Experience
Essential

• Significant post registration experience in working with people with mental health needs.
• 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

• Ability to prioritise workload effectively, meeting expected deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• High level of self awareness, recognising own strength and limitations.
• Ability to manage change and deal with conflict / stressful situations.
• Ability to produce and present clear reports.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Knowledge/Understanding
Essential

• Advanced understanding of the mental health needs of adults
• Specialist knowledge of person-centred care and its application.
• Up to date knowledge of appropriate assessment scales.

Desirable

• Knowledge of practical application and use of psychological therapies

Physical Requirements
Essential

• Ability to foster good interagency working.
• Ability to represent the team / service / Trust in a professional manner.

Other Requirements
Essential

• Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Ability to work autonomously with support from senior colleagues.

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: S2 Liaison Psychiatry, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Manager
Graeme Reed
graeme.reed@cpft.nhs.uk