# Clinical Nurse Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-nurse-specialist/f0827c93-7110-4607-a639-39f5884b3507 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-nurse-specialist/f0827c93-7110-4607-a639-39f5884b3507.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Hinchingbrooke Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: Part time - **Employment type:** Part time - 7.5 hours per week (Shifts 08:00-18:00 - 7 days per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-24T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-10T10:10:48.404Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Huntingdon/Cambridgeshire_Peterborough_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Nurse_Specialist_Mental_Health/Clinical_Nurse_Specialist_Mental_Health-v8168173 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8168173?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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. ### Detailed job description and main 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 statutory regulations are observed and implemented within a medical setting. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### 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 ### Physical Requirements **Essential** - Ability to foster good interagency working ### 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 ### 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 ## Documents - [cpft values (pdf, 114.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1743) - [cpft benefits (pdf, 74.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2967) - [cpft accommodation (pdf, 713.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2805) - [cpft mindful employers (pdf, 51.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1744) - [clinical nurse specialist (pdf, 250.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10469977) - [employee probation period guidance (pdf, 177.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3046) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.