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Mental Health Practitioner | Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

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Company: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

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We are currently looking to recruit a part time Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner (Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker) to join our small and supportive Community Mental Health Team for older adults. This is a outstanding opportunity to join our friendly and dynamic multidisciplinary team, with lots of support and CPD opportunities.

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We provide patient focused, evidence-based mental health interventions and assessment for people aged 65 and above, with a range of Functional and Organic mental health illness.

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We are looking for people who have a relevant NMC or HCPC registration and:

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- Relevant pre-registration experience of working in mental health environments, however this is not essential.
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- Previous experience and skills which can transfer into this role – good communication, organisational skills and timekeeping amongst others.
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- We welcome applications from people with lived-experience of mental health challenges.
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- People who are passionate about working with older people in the community experiencing mental health challenges.
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The post is based at Brookfields Hospital. CPFT supports agile working, with flexibility for work-life balance. Visits to the team are welcome. There is free parking onsite.

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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.

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The role involves (but is not limited to):

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- Providing support interventions for people with significant mental health conditions.
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- Working within a multi-disciplinary team with colleagues in the wider Older People's Mental Health Team.
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- Monitoring and reviewing the use of prescribed medications.
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Your primary area of coverage will be Central Cambridge , but you must also remain flexible to support other parts of Cambridge as needed. Regular travel will be essential for this role. We provide a preceptorship programme and regular support and supervision.

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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.

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

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

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- 1.To provide an ongoing assessment of the care needs, plan care in collaboration with the service user, their carers (where appropriate) and MDT colleagues. Deliver care in a safe and effective manner and ensure that needs are reviewed on a timely basis commensurate with service user needs.
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- 2.Supporting service user medication concordance in association with MDT colleagues.



This will be achieved by demonstrating a working knowledge of medications and policies commonly used in older people's mental health services including relevant NICE guidance e.g., anti-psychotic prescribing in dementia care
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- 3.To actively engage in partnership working in respect of the patient, carers and service development
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- 4.To have a working knowledge of current mental health and wider legislation, in addition ensuring effective application of CPA assessment and care planning principles and effective risk assessment.
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- 5.Contribute to the assessment, treatment, evaluation and effectiveness of treatment / care offered and review plan with multi -professional team / team manager.
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- 6.Liaise effectively with other members of the service team, primary health care teams, residential/nursing homes, adult social care and other organisations contingent upon the client.
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- 7.Employ specific skills to help resolve/manage problems in older persons mental health e.g. anxiety management strategies, behavioural management strategies in dementia, family support skills etc.
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- 8.Be familiar with and observe statutory and local policies in the prescribing, custody and administration of medications in line with the Trust's medicine management policies and procedures.
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- 9.Maintain a high standard of written reports, records of visits/interventions, care plans recording the progress of clients in line with standards for records and record keeping
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This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Aug 2026

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

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