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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT)

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You will provide crisis support, assess patient risks, formulate care plans, attend reviews, and follow up with discharged patients while coordinating with various mental health teams.
  • You will provide crisis support, assess risk, assist in discharge planning, conduct follow-ups, write reports, facilitate team communications, and respond to family concerns.

Requirements

  • Offer crisis support/ crisis appointments for service users who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
  • Offer brief periods of intensive support for patients who do not currently reach crisis team threshold.
  • Assess and formulate risk for patients who are experiencing a deterioration in their mental health and developing appropriate plans of care.
  • Attend ward reviews and help make discharge plans for patients open to the locality team but whom do not have care coordinators.
  • Offer 3 day follow up for patients discharged from the crisis team, assessing mental state and risk.
  • Offer 7 day follow up for patients discharged from the wards, assessing mental state and risk.
  • Write and present social circumstance reports for people without Care coordinators.
  • Support the CTO recall process as required.
  • Support with managing the care and treatment of patients on CC waiting list.
  • Support the team if second person is required on visits with risk associated.
  • Improve links with CRHTT, wards, psych liaison, AMHP service and FRS – including attending weekly meetings with each of these teams.
  • Responding to families and carers calling in with concerns.

Responsibilities

  • Offer crisis support/ crisis appointments for service users who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
  • Offer brief periods of intensive support for patients who do not currently reach crisis team threshold.
  • Assess and formulate risk for patients who are experiencing a deterioration in their mental health and developing appropriate plans of care.
  • Attend ward reviews and help make discharge plans for patients open to the locality team but whom do not have care coordinators.
  • Offer 3 day follow up for patients discharged from the crisis team, assessing mental state and risk.
  • Offer 7 day follow up for patients discharged from the wards, assessing mental state and risk.
  • Write and present social circumstance reports for people without Care coordinators.
  • Support the CTO recall process as required.
  • Support with managing the care and treatment of patients on CC waiting list.
  • Support the team if second person is required on visits with risk associated.
  • Improve links with CRHTT, wards, psych liaison, AMHP service and FRS – including attending weekly meetings with each of these teams.
  • Responding to families and carers calling in with concerns.

FAQs

What is the role of the Duty Worker in the unplanned care team?

The Duty Worker offers crisis support and intensive care for service users experiencing mental health crises and takes a lead on unplanned work to support care coordinators and doctors.

What qualifications are needed to apply for the Duty Worker position?

The job listing does not specify exact qualifications, but applicants should have relevant experience in mental health support and crisis intervention.

Is this position full-time?

Yes, the Duty Worker position is a full-time role.

What types of support will the Duty Worker provide to service users?

The Duty Worker will provide crisis support, risk assessment, follow-up care, and assist in discharge planning for service users experiencing mental health crises.

How will the Duty Worker collaborate with other teams?

The Duty Worker will improve links with CRHTT, wards, psych liaison, AMHP service, and FRS, and will attend weekly meetings with these teams.

Is this position eligible for sponsorship?

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for this job role.

Can I contact someone for more information about the job?

Yes, you can contact Andrius Misevicius, Advanced Practitioner, at Andrius.Misevicius@cpft.nhs.uk or by telephone at 01223 341500 for further details or informal visits.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

The job does not specify professional development opportunities, but working within a clinical team may offer chances for learning and growth.

Is there flexibility in work hours for the Duty Worker position?

The job description does not specify work hour flexibility, but the Duty Worker role may require availability during various shifts to provide crisis support.

What is the deadline for applying for this position?

The job advert states that applications may close earlier than the advertised deadline if sufficient applications are received.

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT)

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) provides mental health, community, and social care services across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The Trust is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, supporting individuals and families through a wide range of health and well-being services. Their ultimate mission is to improve the lives of those they serve by offering compassionate care and promoting recovery and independence. CPFT is committed to innovation, partnership, and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.