Are you a passionate and motivated mental health professional looking for your next challenge? We’re seeking an enthusiastic

Clinical Lead

to join our dynamic

First Response Service

— a pioneering, award-winning team providing 24/7 mental health crisis support to individuals of all ages.

As part of our service, you’ll work closely with key community partners including the police, ambulance services, and local authorities to deliver compassionate, responsive care during times of crisis. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives when they need it most.

Provide 1:1 support through both telephone triage and face-to-face assessmentsCollaborate with service users to develop effective crisis and safety plansLead and support a multidisciplinary team, offering clinical guidance and mentorship

What We''re Looking For

A qualified mental health practitioner with leadership experience or aspirationsStrong clinical skills in crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planningResilience, adaptability, and a calm approach under pressureA commitment to compassionate, person-centred care

Why join us?

Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team.Work in a role that offers variety, challenge, and the chance to grow professionally

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a service that’s transforming mental health crisis care in our community —

we want to hear from you

As Clinical Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in both direct care and team leadership. Your responsibilities will include:

Coordinating shifts and allocating referrals and assessments across the teamConducting telephone triage and face-to-face community assessments, especially for complex casesDelivering brief clinical risk assessments, mental health formulations, and short-term contingency plansLiaising with professionals and agencies such as emergency services, GPs, schools, and care homesWorking closely with other mental health services including secondary care and crisis teamsImplementing solution-focused interventions to empower patients, carers, and familiesDeveloping safe and effective care plans using strong communication and clinical judgmentDrawing on your knowledge of external resources to provide tailored support for individual needs

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 setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult and Older Peoples mental and physical 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 that 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 disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hayley Workman Job title: Team Leader Email address: hayley.workman@cpft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01480 757365#J-18808-Ljbffr