Job summary
We are currently recruiting to our Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team service and have an opportunity for a Band 7 Advanced Clinical Lead to join our well established Team.

Clinically the post holder would have the ability to provide advanced psychological formulations and involvement, in the planning and management of complex patients, as well supporting other teams & services, regarding treatment and referral pathway.

The successful candidate will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. You will utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service, and provide advice to the Modern Matron and & Team Managers on methods of evaluating the work of the team including advising and developing outcomes measures.

You will have access to regular clinical, managerial supervision to support you in your day to day work and will be required to work a rotation of early; late and night shifts. There is the opportunity for professional support and development in areas such as advanced training and leadership roles.

Main duties of the job
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.

The post holder will work within the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team which provides a mental health service seven day a week, 24 hour a day within a community setting.

The Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team provide an emergency response and/or psychosocial assessment in order to identify those who present with a range of mental health problems and who are in crisis. Referral agencies include, Liaison Psychiatry, First Response Service and our adult mental health services.

*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

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

• To deliver on-going specialist assessments of adult service users referred to, and under the care of the CRHTT.
• To establish and deliver clinical supervision group and individual to the CRHT practitioners in line with current good practice and with the Trusts supervision policy.
• To develop formulations of presenting problems or situations that integrates information from assessments alongside other team members.
• To be responsible for implementing a range of interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups.
• To provide specialist professional advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to service users formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.
• To undertake risk assessment and risk management for service users within CRHTT working within Trust and inter-agency policies and procedures, including work with service users deemed as vulnerable adults.
• To act as lead clinician for undertaking assessments and advising service users other mental health professionals in matters arising from the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults framework

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or equivalent professional qualifications
• Evidence of relevant post qualification training
• Post registration training in risk management
• Non Medical Prescribing Qualification or Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). Including current practice as an NMP or AMHP

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with clients in acute mental health need
• Experience of providing clinical leadership into a mental health multi disciplinary team
• Proven experience of good working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of managing workload, ability to prioritise
• Evidence of clinical supervision training and/or experience
• Working in a supervisory capacity
• Experience of interagency working and liaison

Desirable

• Experience of working within a CRHTT
• Experience of working with wider stakeholder groups, Care Pathway Teams, independent sector agencies
• Qualification or significant experience using CBT, DBT, MBT or CAT with service users
• Experience of working within an acute inpatient service
• Experience or working within an adult community mental health service

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with difficult to engage clients
• Good understanding and use of Care Programme Approach, Care Planning and Care Management
• Good understanding of the practical application of Recovery Principles
• Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to mental health and social care services
• Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills
• Must be able to utilise basic IT, in particular email, word processing and spreadsheets
• Demonstration of therapeutic optimism for working in a CRHTT service
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good inter team/interagency working relationships
• Able to demonstrate initiative and be proactive
• Approachable and flexible
• Committed to personal and team development

Desirable

• An understanding / experience of case management in teams

Knowledge & Understanding
Essential

• Good understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding policies and procedures (Adult and Young People, Care Programme Approach
• Good knowledge of the referral systems and service provisions within the Trust
• Understanding of the local and national health economy
• Understanding of the implication of current national guidance i.e Mental Health Crisis Concordant on CRHTT services

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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address: CRHTT Peterborough, Cavell Centre, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Team Manager Jade Nightingale, Jade.Nightingale@cpft.nhs.uk, 01733776029

Date posted: 26 October 2026
Closing date: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 310-MASMH-8234476-A

Apply through our website. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer. Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications. All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period. Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles.