Band 6 CPN - OA Community West Hub Team (CMHT)

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to join the West Hub Community Team in Older Adult Mental Health. You will manage a complex caseload, conduct initial assessments, and work within a multidisciplinary team across services.

The role requires flexibility, strong communication, and the ability to prioritise under pressure. You may cover other duties as needed and contribute to team initiatives within the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Care coordinate a caseload of patients with complex mental health problems in older adult services.
• Complete initial assessments within Older Adult Mental Health services.
• Work with the multi-disciplinary team and other services to plan and implement care.
• Cover other roles during leave/absence and contribute to trust/team initiatives.

Job description

Band 6 CPN - OA Community West Hub Team (CMHT)

Company:

Company: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Older Adult Mental Health Community services, where we are looking to recruit band 6 CPN to the WestHub Community Team.

The post holder will care co-ordinate a caseload of patients with complex mental health problems, and complete initial assessments within Older Adult Services. They should have a good understanding of the CPA framework and our responsibilities within it. They will work along side and within the wider multi-disciplinary team.

They must be able to work independently and have the ability to prioritise and effectively manage their workload. The role requires close working with other members of our team, outside teams/agencies, and with our service users and families. The applicant will therefore need to be able to communicate effectively, and have skill with those who may be more difficult to engage.

The post holder will also be expected at times to cover other roles for periods of leave/absence, and will be expected to contribute to Trust/team initiatives as required.

The applicant must have a flexible and 'can do' approach, with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes,often at short notice. A positive attitude is essentialforeffective team work and management of the challenges and complexities within our work.

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 Monday 23 Nov 2026

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust