Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Central AOT

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a motivated Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to join a dynamic Assertive Outreach Team. This role is ideal for a Registered Mental Health Nurse with a degree-level qualification and several years of community experience. You will engage with adults who have complex long-term needs and help them access essential mental health services. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance home and office work effectively. Join a compassionate team dedicated to improving mental health wellbeing in a culturally diverse community, making a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with several years of community experience.
• NMC registration and ENB812 or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and manage risks for service users with severe mental health issues.
• Work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team focusing on recovery.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Community Experience

Driving License

Education

Degree in Mental Health Nursing

NMC Registration

ENB812 or equivalent

Job description

Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Central AOT

Band 6

Main area: Assertive Outreach
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 436-6863369

Site: Small Heath Health Centre
Town: Birmingham
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 28/01/2025

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 is available for a motivated and innovative Band 6 CPN to work within a busy Assertive Outreach Team in a culturally diverse area. This position is suitable for a Registered Mental Health Nurse with a qualification at degree level or equivalent and registration with a relevant professional body (i.e., NMC) with several years of community experience working with service users with complex long-term needs.

We work with adults 25 years plus and support people who have historically avoided contact with mental health services using a flexible and creative approach to engagement.

Main duties of the job

You must be able to communicate effectively at all levels, demonstrate competent risk assessment and risk management skills, and have a genuine interest in working with service users with severe and enduring mental health issues, and their carers. You will need to demonstrate a commitment to achieving the highest standards of care whilst utilising the care program approach framework and displaying your ability to work autonomously as well as being an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team. The post involves working within a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on the recovery model and interfacing with partner services and stakeholders.

The ability to drive and willingness to travel across the Birmingham & Solihull area for work purposes is required for this role.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities, please view the attached job description and person specification.

This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working, and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.

Person specification

Qualification/ Registration

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (part 3 or 13)
• NMC registration
• ENB812 or equivalent

Knowledge/ Experience

• Significant post-registration experience in mental health
• Understanding of the responsibilities under the Mental Health Act
• Several years community experience
• Experience with SMI

The Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull.

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.

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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.