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The Liaison Psychiatry Service based at Cambridge University Hospital (Addenbrookes) are excited to advertise for a B7 Clinical Nurse Specialist working within the Major Trauma Service. Due to the success of the service we are looking to expand our Major Trauma Team to incorporate a Clinical Nurse Specialist who will have the opportunity to develop this exciting new role and improve patient care across the Major Trauma pathway. This is a unique opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic MDT. The role is a permanent full-time position for an enthusiastic and motivated professional wanting to join the well-established Liaison Psychiatry Department.

The Liaison Psychiatry Service is highly regarded Nationally and is accredited through the Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network (PLAN).

The East of England Major Trauma Centre based in Addenbrookes Hospital covers 6 counties and a population of approximately 5.9 million people.  People are admitted on the major trauma pathway following serious physical trauma such as a road traffic collision, assault, occupational or sporting injury or suicide attempt.  This is a specialist clinical area with well-established pathways, actively contributing to a number of multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital. There are opportunities to work closely with colleagues across pathways, collaborate with other Major Trauma Centres, contribute to National initiatives and develop research opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Providing and undertaking timely Biopsychosocial assessments and risk management plans in accordance with CPFT’s Clinical Risk Assessment and Management policy for adults aged 17 and over, who have been referred from the major trauma unit.

Promoting a safe and effective service throughout the team, giving expert advice and support to all referring clinicians.

Maintaining a visible, professional presence where patients, carers and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.

As part of the team, 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.

To participate in and promote close links with local mental health services and other agencies to develop effective care plans.

To contribute to the research component of the programme, supporting data collection.

Working for our organisation

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.

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