Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - East AOT - 2 Days - Small Heath

Transformation Unit; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

DBS cost coverage

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse for East AOT in Small Heath. The post is part-time (2 days) with the NHS Band 6 scale and requires an NMC-registered nurse.

Previous CPN experience is desirable but not essential. We offer a supportive MDT environment, management supervision, and opportunities to develop skills in assertive outreach, pre-admission work, and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with patients and carers.
• Competent risk assessment.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience collaborating within MDTs and community services.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients and carers; carry out risk assessments.
• Liaise with partner services and stakeholders; participate in MDT meetings.
• Manage a caseload of up to 15 patients; travel across the Birmingham & Solihull area.
• Contribute to supervision and safeguarding activity; support care coordination.

Skills

Effective communication

Risk assessment

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC)

ENB812 or equivalent

Job description

Employer Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Small Heath Health Centre Town Birmingham Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum, Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 06/12/2026 23:59 Interview date 15/12/2026

Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - East AOT - 2 Days - Small Heath

Band 6

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

EAST AOT BAND 6 CPN Part Time 2 Days

Join East Community Assertive Outreach Team on an exciting Band 6 opportunity, offering to a motivated and innovative NMC registered nurse. While previous experience as a Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) is desirable, it's not required.

East AOT covers a diverse catchment area, providing a unique opportunity for professional growth while supporting a culturally rich community. As part of the team, you'll gain insights into the workings of assertive outreach, including pre-admission processes and strategies to prevent admissions.

Working alongside a highly motivated, experienced, and dynamic team, you'll participate in weekly MDT meetings, Wednesday afternoon case discussions, regular management supervision, and clinical team supervision, safeguarding supervision and including Behavioural Family Therapy supervision.

Our approach focuses on supporting adults aged 25 and above, especially those who historically avoided mental health services, using flexible and creative engagement methods.

Main duties of the job

Effective communication, competent risk assessment, and a genuine interest in supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental health issues and their carers are essential. We are looking for someone who shares our values of inclusion, compassion, and commitment. You'll demonstrate a commitment to high-quality care, utilising the care program approach framework, and working autonomously while collaborating effectively within the multidisciplinary team.

This role involves liaising with partner services and stakeholders, emphasising the recovery model and team collaboration. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel across the Birmingham & Solihull area are required.

Shifts include 9-5 and 12-8 on weekdays, with weekend shifts from 9-5. As a care coordinator, you'll manage a caseload of up to 15 patients. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

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

Qualification/ Registration

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

Knowledge/ Experience

• Significant post registration experience in mental health
• Understanding of the responsibilities under the Mental Health Act
• Experience with SMI
• Worked in a community setting

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.

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. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.

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.

Name Steven Medd Job title Team Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0121 301 7222 Additional information

Shantal Jones Clinical Lead 0121 301 7222