Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Lyndon CMHT

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Park Central; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health services provider in Park Central is seeking a qualified nurse to join their dynamic team. This role requires strong assessment, risk management, and communication skills, with a focus on enhancing the well-being of individuals facing severe mental health challenges. Opportunities for personal and professional development are available, making it a fulfilling workplace for those passionate about mental health care.

Qualifications

• Experience working autonomously in adult mental health settings.
• Knowledge of Recovery principles and Mental Health Act legislation.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to individuals with severe mental health concerns.
• Manage assessments and care planning effectively.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and agencies.

Skills

Assessment skills

Risk management skills

Engagement skills

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.


We have an available opportunity for a suitably qualified nurse to join Lyndon CMHT based at the Lyndon Resource Centre in South Solihull, working with a well-established, dynamic multidisciplinary team.

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable individual who can effect positive changes for people experiencing severe and enduring mental health concerns - with excellent assessment and risk management skills - alongside all round Service User centred skills and a genuine desire to work in this area.

You will have experience and confidence in working autonomously in an adult mental health setting and will have skills in engagement, assessment, risk management and care planning.



You will have excellent communication and multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team working skills underpinned by a sound knowledge of principles of Recovery, CPA and Mental Health Act legislation, training will be provided for Dialogue Plus.

You will need effective time management skills and an ability to prioritise workload. You will be joining supportive and welcoming teams, with access to regular supervision and opportunities for personal and professional development.

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.

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




This advert closes on Sunday 27 Jul 2025