Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Older Adults CMHT
Band 6
Main area Older Adult Community Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday 9-5) Job ref 436-7272390
Site East Hub CMHT, Little Bromwich centre Town Birmingham Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/06/2025 23:59 Interview date 08/07/2025
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 nurse to join our Older Adult CMHT.
Working alongside the wider MDT you will be responsible as the Care Coordinator of a caseload. This will include completing initial assessments and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of older adult service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality, and via a job plan.
You will be responsible to provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, and act up for the Hub Manager in their absence as appropriate.
You will act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.
You will also undertake duty work as allocated.
Main duties of the job
The post holder:
* Will act as an independent practioner within a defined community setting, while liaisingwith other professionals as necessary
* Will manage a defined caseload and provide supervision to others as appropriate.
* Will be responsible for the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care within agreed parameters, and have a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation, which govern current service provision and audit.
* Will be responsible for ensuring effective communication pathways exist.
* Will be responsible for ensuring the promotion of equality diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.
* Will be responsible for identifying and contributing to the training needs necessary in providing quality evidence based care as appropriate.
* Participate as an active member of the duty system including the undertaking of emergency assessments
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
* Registered RMN
* Experience of working within mental health services
* Community experience
* experience of working with older adults
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.
Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.
Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.
Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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