Clinical Lead - Community Mental Health

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Summary We are seeking three dynamic, experienced Clinical Leads to provide expert leadership in developing our new adult community mental health intensive outreach team. Positions are available in West, Mid, and East Cornwall, where you\’ll work collaboratively to ensure high-quality care for service users. You will help shape an innovative, community-based service for individuals with complex psychosis who face barriers accessing traditional care. This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to a new model of intensive outreach, targeting people with multiple, often unmet needs. Your role will include applying advanced clinical expertise to assess, formulate, and guide care planning for individuals with complex presentations. You will support clinical teams in enhancing patient care pathways, especially where additional assessment is essential. Strong clinical and risk assessment skills are essential, alongside a holistic view of both health and social needs. You\’ll be working in a progressive, supportive organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and staff development. Join us and help redefine care delivery for some of the most vulnerable in our communities. We\’re excited to hear from clinicians passionate about making a lasting difference. Main duties of the job Provide specialist skills, knowledge and expertise in the assessment, care and managements of all service users. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care plans in partnership withservice users, carers, and the health and social care community. Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and implement risk management strategies. Demonstrate highly developed and specialised knowledge and skills in the area of Community Mental Health Services. Work closely with families and carers where appropriate to reducepsychological distress associated with the caring role. Provide clinical, ethical, practical and legal advice to colleagues whereappropriate About Us We\’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people\’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you\’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people\’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services. Details Date posted 24 June 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 201-25-483 Job locations Banham House Boundary road Bodmin PL31 2QT Job Description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job Description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered & RMN professional qualification Non-medical prescriber or working towards Desirable CBT or SFT qualification Experience Essential Substantial experience and Working knowledge of mental health assessment and intervention Extensive experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments Leadership and management skills extensive experience in community mental health settings Person Specification Essential Substantial experience and Working knowledge of mental health assessment and intervention Extensive experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments Leadership and management skills extensive experience in community mental health settings Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Banham House Boundary road Bodmin PL31 2QT Employer\’s website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Banham House Boundary road Bodmin PL31 2QT Employer\’s website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) LNKD1_UKTJ Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Phoenix MCT by 2x Truro, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Saltash, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Truro, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Liskeard, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Truro, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago High Street, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Newquay, England, United Kingdom 5 months ago Tavistock, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Truro, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Truro, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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