Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is growing and changing. We provide specialist mental health, learning disability and community services across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton, and we’re hiring people who want to shape what comes next. Formed on 1 April 2020 through the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, we’re now focused on the future with a new Trust Strategy and our Best for the Black Country programme. What we do · Adult and older adult mental health · Children and young people’s mental health · Specialist learning disability services · Community healthcare for children, young people and families in Dudley Why join now · We’ve got real momentum right now. New strategy, clear priorities and our Best for the Black Country work mean things are moving in the right way, fast. · Our values aren’t just posters. People are genuinely compassionate, take responsibility, treat you with respect and help you feel confident and empowered. · You’ll be looked after. Flexible working, family-friendly policies, supportive teams, proper wellbeing support and chances to learn with coaching and development. · There’s room to grow. Loads of services to explore and real space to try ideas and be heard. · It’s a good place to live. Friendly diverse communities, easy transport, good schools and colleges, shopping, food, lots to do, plenty of green space and a lower cost of living than many other city regions. What it’s like to work here You’ll join friendly, skilled teams who look out for each other. We plan together, share caseload pressures, and celebrate wins. New starters get a warm welcome and clear induction; early careers colleagues have preceptorship and buddying; experienced staff can lead, teach and innovate. You’ll have space to do good work, speak up, and see the difference you make. Who we are We’re 4,000 colleagues from many backgrounds, committed to improving health and wellbeing for our communities and for each other. If you’re excited about the role but don’t tick every box, please apply. We value potential and transferable experience. Job overview We have an opportunity in the North CMHT Walsall for a Community Mental Health Nurse 6-month fixed term contract As a CPN you will be responsible for - Assisting in complex health assessments as appropriate and plan relevant care in partnership with service users e.g. Specialist assessment of complex nursing needs - Developing, implementing and evaluating care plans in conjunction with service users, carers and other professionals which reflect individual need. You will be able to work independently and as part of an established team, prioritizing your workload as necessary. You will have an empathetic approach to clients and carers and possess highly developed communication skills. The team is committed to providing safe, sound and supportive services. You will receive regular supervision, with opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service user needs and organizational values Advert As a CPN you will be responsible for - Assisting in complex health assessments as appropriate and plan relevant care in partnership with service users e.g. Specialist assessment of complex nursing needs - Developing, implementing and evaluating care plans in conjunction with service users, carers and other professionals which reflect individual need. You will be able to work independently and as part of an established team, prioritizing your workload as necessary. You will have an empathetic approach to clients and carers and possess highly developed communication skills. The team is committed to providing safe, sound and supportive services. You will receive regular supervision, with opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service user needs and organizational values. Working for our organisation We currently employ over 3,500 people and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Whatever your role, working in a NHS Foundation Trust, like ours, is a demanding and extremely rewarding experience. Knowing that every day you can help to make a positive difference to someone’s life is a very powerful feeling. We know that our Trust runs on this desire to help and support people, and our Trust vision expresses this. Our vision is to improve health and wellbeing for everyone, especially our colleagues to achieve the best possible work/life balance. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Band 6 CPN Walsall North CMHT NHS AfC: Band 6 Main area adults community Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (includes weekends on rota basis) 6-month fixed term contract Site Mossley Day Hospital Town Walsall North Salary £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rota Salary period Yearly We have an opportunity in the North CMHT Walsall for a Community Mental Health Nurse As a CPN you will be responsible for - Assisting in complex health assessments as appropriate and plan relevant care in partnership with service users e.g. Specialist assessment of complex nursing needs - Developing, implementing and evaluating care plans in conjunction with service users, carers and other professionals which reflect individual need. You will be able to work independently and as part of an established team, prioritizing your workload as necessary. You will have an empathetic approach to clients and carers and possess highly developed communication skills. The team is committed to providing safe, sound and supportive services. You will receive regular supervision, with opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service user needs and organizational values. Applying and timelines We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so please apply soon. We shortlist after the closing date and will contact shortlisted candidates usually within two weeks. If you haven’t heard by then, you haven’t been shortlisted. Please check your email for updates and contact Recruitment for feedback. Pay and contracts Most NHS roles are paid under NHS Agenda for Change. With us - your starting point is set against the advertised band and your relevant NHS service, with progression through annual increments. Medical and Very Senior Manager roles follow separate national pay frameworks, not Agenda for Change. Details are provided in each advert and during recruitment. Standards and checks · Clinical posts up to and including Band 4 are expected to hold the Care Certificate. If you don’t have it yet, we’ll support you to complete it in post. · Some roles require a Standard or Enhanced DBS check under part V of the Police Act 1997. Having a criminal record won’t automatically prevent employment. We consider the role and individual circumstances. · We are an equal opportunities employer, offer flexible working, and are a smoke free Trust. Inclusion, equality and adjustments · We are an equal opportunities employer and offer flexible working. · We are an anti-racist, disability-inclusive and LGBTQ-inclusive Trust. · We welcome applications from under-represented groups and people with lived experience relevant to our services, including Black and Asian colleagues, Disabled people (including non-visible disabilities such as neurodiversity and mental health) and LGBTQ people. · Disabled applicants can request consideration under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme where essential criteria are met. You can ask for reasonable adjustments at every stage of the process. Our culture and values Best for the Black Country is our improvement journey. We share a clear vision and values, lead with compassion and visibility, listen to every voice, keep improving what we do and take ownership for delivery. You’ll feel it in how teams support each other and in the impact your work has on local people. If you want to contribute, learn and progress, this is a great time to join us.