Band 6 nurse

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health care provider in Birmingham is seeking a Care Coordinator to manage a caseload of older adult service users. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide assessments and coordinate care, ensuring high-quality support for those in need. The successful candidate must have experience in mental health services and provide supervision where appropriate. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health services as a care coordinator.
• Ability to manage a defined caseload and provide professional support.
• Knowledge of policies governing service provision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for older adult service users within a defined locality.
• Provide professional advice and act as Hub Manager in absence.
• Participate in emergency assessments as part of the duty system.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the MDT as Care Coordinator of a caseload, responsible for initial assessments and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence‑based care to a defined group of older adult service users and carers within a defined catchment area/locality, and via a job plan.
• Provide professional advice and support to other agencies and MDT members and act as Hub Manager in their absence.
• Act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.
• Undertake duty work as allocated.
• Act as an independent practitioner within a defined community setting, liaising with other professionals as necessary.
• Manage a defined caseload and provide supervision to others as appropriate.
• Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care within agreed parameters, and have working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation governing current service provision and audit.
• Ensure effective communication pathways exist.
• Promote equality, diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.
• Identify and contribute to training needs necessary to provide quality evidence‑based care where appropriate.
• Participate as an active member of the duty system including the undertaking of emergency assessments.

About the Trust

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 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 health care 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 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.

Equality, diversity and safeguarding

The 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.

Recruitment and application process

As part of our safe recruitment practice pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. You may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and 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 three 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 and 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 e‑mail to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your e‑mail account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.

Sponsorship and relocation

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. The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care role 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.

Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here. Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.