Total 4 job vacancies by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.


This Specialty Doctor post in Adult Psychiatry is located in the Cambridge area of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will work with the Consultant Psychiatrist primarily to provide medical input to the patients on Mulberry 2.


This is a 6-month post on a fixed term basis.


Supervision and training from the Consultant Psychiatrists will be provided.

The post holder will:

- Assess newly admitted patients for their physical and mental health needs including risk.

- Take active steps to address the identified needs in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.

- Liaise with other health professionals and other voluntary and third sector agencies.

- Work with MDT in discharge planning.

- Attend team meetings and routine clinical handovers.

- Guide and support other junior doctors in day to day functioning of the unit and distribution of workload.

- Actively participate in local and trust wide educational activities. The services regularly have medical student attachments and involvement in teaching is encouraged.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

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

This Specialty Doctor post in Adult Psychiatry is located in the Cambridge area of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will work with the Consultant Psychiatrist primarily to provide medical input to the patients on Mulberry 2.


This is a 6-month post on a fixed term basis.

Supervision and training from the Consultant Psychiatrists will be provided.

The post holder will:-

- Assess newly admitted patients for their physical and mental health needs including risk.

- Take active steps to address the identified needs in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.

- Liaise with other health professionals and other voluntary and third sector agencies.

- Work with MDT in discharge planning.

- Attend team meetings and routine clinical handovers.

- Guide and support other junior doctors in day to day functioning of the unit and distribution of workload.

- Actively participate in local and trust wide educational activities. The services regularly have medical student attachments and involvement in teaching is encouraged.

Other responsibilities

If the post holder proves to be both successful and committed at Specialty Doctor level, there is the possibility of further career development. All career grade doctors are required to maintain their education, professional development, and accreditation. Appropriate time and financial support are available for this purpose. The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.


This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

The community In-Patients service is based across three hospital locations in Cambridgeshire , Brookfields Hospital in Cambridge, Princess of Wales in Ely and North Cambridgeshire Hospital in Wisbech. These three wards provide rehabilitation to patients after prolonged periods of care in acute hospitals or whilst recovering from physical injuries.

The multidisciplinary rehabilitation team delivers programmes of care to help people recover from their injuries, whilst helping them prepare to return to normal living, or make a smooth transition to long term, palliative or residential care.

This vacancy will be based at Cambridge Rehab Unit, Brookfields Hospital

Sponsorship is not applicable to this role.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare patients and their environment for meals.
• Assist with serving meals and drinks.
• Ordering diets using the patients care plan under the direction of the Professional Staff.
• Clean and make good patient dining areas after mealtimes.
• Observing patients and reporting changes to professional staff.
• Maintain a hygienic and safe kitchen environment.
• Prepare vacated beds for new patients.
• Clean and tidy patients’ lockers and bed tables.
• Carry out general light cleaning duties as necessary to maintain a high standard of hygiene, comfort and safety.
• Assist in removing used clinical waste bags according to infection control policy.
• Report equipment faults and defects.
• Escorting patients as delegated

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
• Prepare patients and their environment for meals
• Assist with serving meals and drinks.
• Clean and make good patient dining areas after mealtimes.
• Observing patients and reporting changes to professional staff.
• Maintain a hygienic and safe kitchen environment.
• Carry out general light cleaning duties as necessary to maintain a high standard of hygiene, comfort, and safety.
• Report equipment faults and defects.
• To attend all relevant mandatory training as and when required to do so.
• To comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information and to be aware of any changes in these
• To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients/ clients, visitors, and staff.


This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Jul 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.


Previous applicants need not apply.

Are you in a senior experienced band 6 or 7 role and looking for a change? Do you have a background in acute care providing assessments and enjoy crisis work? Then this role is for you.

We are currently looking for people with excellent assessment and communication skills who perform well under pressure. The role of the Mental Health professional in ED is a fast paced and dynamic role. The team provide 24/7 input into the Emergency Department delivering high calibre assessments, formulations, and care plans for individuals. We provide an invaluable expert opinion into the care of individuals in emergency department.

We are a PLAN accredited service and the core24 team are part of the well-established wider Liaison Psychiatry service at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge.

We are also seeking to expand the core24 service that we provide, giving quicker access to individuals across the hospital out of hours.

If you are interested, I would ask that please do contact me to discuss the role. We welcome people coming to visit the team to gain a better understanding of the role.

As part of the Liaison Psychiatry Service, the post-holder will contribute to the multi-disciplinary clinical assessment and management of patients referred to the service in collaboration with other team members.

Providing and undertaking timely biopsychosocial assessments and risk management plans in accordance with CPFT’s Clinical Risk Assessment and Management policy for adults presenting to the Acute Trust with mental health problems.

This role is a permanent, full-time vacancy for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist / Mental Health Professional wanting to join the established liaison psychiatry emergency department team.

The liaison psychiatry service is highly regarded nationally and is accredited through the Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network (PLAN). The service consists of highly skilled psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses and occupational therapists.

The service aims to offer exceptional standards of care to all patients attending Cambridge University Hospital experiencing a comorbid mental health issue. As such, an opportunity has arisen to recruit a dynamic CNS / MHP on a permanent contract who will work 10-hour shifts across a 24/7 rota.

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

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


1. To assist in the delivery of a high-quality Liaison Psychiatry service within Addenbrookes Hospital in keeping with the visions and values of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.
2. Providing and undertaking timely biopsychosocial 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.
3. Promoting a safe and effective service throughout the Emergency Department; this will be through training and giving expert advice and support to nursing and medical teams within the Emergency Department
4. Maintaining a visible, professional presence where patients, carers and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.
5. 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.
6. To participate in and promote close links with community mental health teams and other agencies to develop effective care plans.


This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Jul 2024

A Vacancy at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced band 7 Mental Health professional to work in the PLAN accredited Liaison Psychiatry Service at Cambridge University Hospital, Addenbrookes. Working within the Adult Emergency Department team covering a 24/7 rota whilst also being flexible to assist other liaison psychiatry teams where required.

The Liaison Psychiatry Service for Adults and Older Persons has close links with the broader mental health services provided by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT; the Trust). There are wide-ranging opportunities for training and development both within CPFT and Liaison Psychiatry.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) provides integrated community and mental health, learning disability and social care services of the highest standard due to our continued commitment to quality and service improvement. CPFT aims to support people of all ages to achieve the very best they can for their health and wellbeing. To ensure that we achieve this goal we look to recruit candidates of a high calibre that share our passion for delivering excellent service user care, research and education.

We would encourage any applicants or those considering application to get in touch to discuss the role and to see the service.

As part of the Liaison Psychiatry Service, the post-holder will contribute to the multi-disciplinary clinical assessment and management of patients referred to the service in collaboration with other team members.

Providing and undertaking timely biopsychosocial assessments and risk management plans in accordance with CPFT’s Clinical Risk Assessment and Management policy for adults presenting to the Acute Trust with mental health problems.

This role is a permanent, full-time vacancy for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist / Mental Health Professional wanting to join the established liaison psychiatry emergency department team.

The liaison psychiatry service is highly regarded nationally and is accredited through the Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network (PLAN). The service consists of highly skilled psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses and occupational therapists.

The service aims to offer exceptional standards of care to all patients attending Cambridge University Hospital experiencing a comorbid mental health issue. As such, an opportunity has arisen to recruit a dynamic CNS / MHP on a permanent contract who will work 10-hour shifts across a 24/7 rota.

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

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


1. To assist in the delivery of a high-quality Liaison Psychiatry service within Addenbrookes Hospital in keeping with the visions and values of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.
2. Providing and undertaking timely biopsychosocial 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.
3. Promoting a safe and effective service throughout the Emergency Department; this will be through training and giving expert advice and support to nursing and medical teams within the Emergency Department
4. Maintaining a visible, professional presence where patients, carers and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.
5. 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.
6. To participate in and promote close links with community mental health teams and other agencies to develop effective care plans.


This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Jan 2024