Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Zinnia Home Treatment Team

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in mental health in Birmingham is seeking a professional to co-ordinate acute crisis psychiatric interventions. The role involves providing specialist support 24/7 to individuals in crisis, facilitating early discharge from in-patient wards, and supporting junior team members. Join a compassionate team focused on delivering excellent mental health care to the community. Applications are encouraged before the closing date of 11 Aug 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute crisis psychiatric intervention.
• Ability to provide support and advice to multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and provide crisis intervention services.
• Facilitate early discharge and alternatives to hospital admission.
• Act as a resource for junior staff.

Job description

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


The role will entail co-ordinating and providing specialist acute crisis psychiatric intervention and expertise to service users in crisis 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 52 weeks per year within their own homes/residence.

If you would like to work in a supportive, friendly and professional environment then please consider joining Zinnia Home Treatment Team.

Provide a gate keeping service to the in-patient wards. To facilitate early discharge and provide an effective and viable alternative to hospital admission for clients in crisis by developing an individualised approach to the practical and functional needs of the service user.

To provide specialist crisis resolution support and advice to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team. To act up in the absence of the team manager as appropriate.


To act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff and students.



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.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.


This advert closes on Monday 11 Aug 2025