Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Lyndon CMHT

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Park Central; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a qualified nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves working with individuals experiencing severe mental health challenges, focusing on assessment, care planning, and recovery principles. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills and a passion for making a positive impact in the community. Join us for a rewarding career that makes a real difference to people's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult mental health settings.
• Confidence in working autonomously and engagement in care planning.
• Knowledge of Recovery principles and Mental Health Act legislation.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously in an adult mental health setting.
• Demonstrate excellent team working skills.
• Participate in training for Dialogue Plus.

Skills

Assessment and risk management skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

Qualified nurse with experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously in an adult mental health setting with experience and confidence in engagement, assessment, risk management and care planning.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team working skills underpinned by knowledge of Recovery, CPA and Mental Health Act legislation.
• Participate in training for Dialogue Plus (training will be provided).
• Manage workload effectively with strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Join supportive and welcoming teams with access to regular supervision and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse with experience in adult mental health settings.
• Experience and confidence in autonomous working, engagement, assessment, risk management and care planning.
• Knowledge of Recovery principles, CPA, and Mental Health Act legislation.

About the Trust

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.

Additional Information

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 5 Oct 2025