PMHJRC - Advanced Mental Health Practitioner

at  Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To take the lead in assessing patients mental state and risk and determining whether the patient is safe to be managed in the community. To take the lead in initiating any appropriate plans for ongoing care. To be a clinical expert and provide a patient focus for improving the patient experience.
To work closely with the operational and professional leads in developing the service. The post holder may be required to work with FRS occasionally when the PMHJRC roster does not require them to cover the PMHJRC. Offering advice, support and guidance to CC officers on scene at mental health jobs. To liaise with other health and social care providers as appropriate and have good knowledge of local mental health pathways and services, including external agencies.
To have sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act. The post holder will work with FRS on occasion when the MA unit roster does not require them to cover MA. 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 websit

Please refer the Job description for details