Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Small Heath

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Birmingham is looking for an RMN to join their multidisciplinary team. The role entails making positive changes for individuals with severe mental health concerns. Candidates must have excellent assessment and risk management skills, and be capable of working independently. A Band 6 salary of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata, is offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult mental health setting required.
• Must work autonomously and confidently.
• Genuine desire to work in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Effect positive changes for people with severe mental health concerns.
• Join a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain effective time management and workload prioritisation.

Skills

Assessment skills

Risk management

Engagement skills

Team working

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

An exciting secondment opportunity is available for a motivated and innovative RMN to work within a busy CMHT based at Chapman Road, Small Heath, working with a well-established, dynamic multidisciplinary team.

You will be seeking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable individuals 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

About us

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.

Details

• Date posted: 17 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 436-7365143-A
• Job locations: Small Heath, 42 Chapman Road, Small Heath, B10 0PG

Employer details

• Employer name: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Small Heath, 42 Chapman Road, Small Heath, B10 0PG

Employer contact details

• For questions about the job, contact:
• Clinical Hub Manager
• Gerald Mwase
• [e-mail]
• 01213017200

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