Job overview
Calling all Band 6 CPN's - the Black Country NEEDS YOU!
Following recent investment to support the transformation of community mental health nursing, we are pleased to announce that we are looking to recruit additional Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurses within the Community Mental Health Team in Sandwell
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a supportive and diverse, multi-agency teams who are currently receiving significant investment aiming to transform community mental health services across the Black Country.
If you’re someone who is innovative, proactive, and passionate about providing high-quality holistic care, then don’t miss your opportunity to apply for these exciting roles. and be part of this amazing transformation!
Main duties of the job
The Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) will have responsibility for managing a caseload of service users with mental health needs who have been referred to the team via a number of access points. As a further extension of this role you will also be involved in crisis management as part of the duty system and you will undertake the role of the duty nurse on a rostered basis. You will work from our community base facility, via phone/agile working or within the service user’s home.
Working for our organisation
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.
We currently employ over 4,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
As a trust we are committed to ensuring staffs wellbeing, providing access to various networks, trust wide mindfulness groups, self-referral physio services and staff counselling to name but a few. In addition to this you will have access to the Vivup services, Car lease schemes and other benefits including NHS pension and benefits.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full job descriptions and person specs the CMHT positions - please refer to the accompanying documents.
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, preferably with adult and community mental health experience, you will be responsible for assessing and formulating individual interventions, plans and outcome measures that promote recovery, in line with the recovery Model and relevant legislation for all people on your case load.
You will need to have an up to date knowledge of NHS policies and practices in mental health. The successful applicants will have previous experience of a range of therapeutic interventions and psychotropic medications. You will have proven ability to work with partner agencies, lead projects and motivate people to deliver them. You will have excellent communication skills with a flexible approach.
The team is committed to provide safe, sound and supportive services. You will receive regular supervision, with opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service users’ needs and organisational Values.
We very much encourage site visits, so to arrange an informal visit or for an informal discussions about this post, please contact the relevant service that interests you below.
Person specification
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
1. RMN Qualification
2. 12 months experience working as a qualified nurse in mental health
Desirable criteria
3. 6 months community experience in mental health