Band 6 Crisis Transformation Nurse - NHS 111 and Recovery House (Band 6) - Mental Health Nurse [...]

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

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Birmingham seeks a qualified Band 6 Crisis Transformation Nurse to work full-time, supporting individuals in crisis through their innovative Recovery House and NHS 111 services. Candidates must be registered Mental Health Nurses with a passion for improving patient care, possessing strong communication skills and relevant experience in urgent care. Join their dedicated team to make a significant impact on community mental health.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation reimbursement up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience required.
• Experience working across urgent care pathways.
• Commitment to improving patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent mental health clinical support.
• Work in both Recovery House and NHS 111.
• Support service users in crisis interventions.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Communication skills

Experience in Urgent Care

Education

Mental Health Nursing qualification

Job description

Band 6 Crisis Transformation Nurse - NHS 111 and Recovery House

Band 6

Main area Mental Health Nurse Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 436-7342500

Site Oleaster/Highfield Road Town Birmingham Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/08/2025 23:59 Interview date 14/08/2025

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

Recovery House (RH)is a new and innovative service we are launching that meets an important need for people(18+)experiencing poor mental health.The RH will provide those in crisis with a safe, secure and welcoming environment to support the de-escalation of crisis.The House will be open to new and existing BSMHFT service users and will provide a homely environment,allowing people to retain independence, whilst receiving person centred and appropriate care.

The service will operate 24 hours,7 days a week,providing vital support to people in need of short-term biopsychosocial crisis interventions for up to 8 days.The service which is part of the Trust’s Urgent Care pathway is a partnership with Birmingham Mind and builds on the range of strong collaborations we have with the voluntary sector.

The RH will serve as a base for community integration,allowing service users to connect with local communities and provision,as well as their family/carers.

There will be a multi-disciplinary team with staff from both BSMHFT and Birmingham Mind working within the House.This will include staff from nursing,psychology,medical and other backgrounds.There will also be Peer Support Workers who have lived experience of poor mental health to help support service users.

The Recovery House will initially be opening in Saltley until an estimated date of October 2026,before it relocates to its permanent location in Erdington. Staff will be required to transfer to the permanent location once open.

Main duties of the job

The crisis transformation nurse role is a dual role rotating between the Recovery House and NHS 111.

The NHS 111 Option for Mental Health service is intended to provide urgent mental health clinical support for people of all ages with callers being able to access:

- 24-hour advice and support – for themselves, their child, their parent, or someone they care for.

Help to speak to a mental health professional. An assessment to help decide on the best course of care

Staff working in NHS 111 will be also provide telephone advice to MIND staff within the helpline and talking spaces

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main responsibilities for this role are outlined within the attached JD. The role is a rotational post between the recovery house and NHS 111 Mental health support

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.

Person specification

Essential and Desirable

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with significant post registration experience
• Experience of communicating with teams across the urgent care pathway
• Committed to delivering and improving patient care and experience
• Currently working in Urgent care or HTT
• Experience at working at a band 6 level
• Evidence of working across a wide range of teams

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Jess Asson Job title Service Manager for PLT and Crisis Transformation Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07985 883720