Band 7 CNS: Triage Lead & Staff Training

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Northcroft area. The role focuses on triage leadership, expert clinical oversight, and driving service improvements within the Referral Management Centre.

You will conduct audits, deliver training, and provide specialist guidance to the clinical team while ensuring high-quality care and up-to-date care records.

Qualifications

• Provide expert clinical oversight to staff in triage.
• Conduct audits to validate and improve service standards.
• Design and deliver training to meet service needs.
• Offer specialist guidance to the clinical team.
• Ensure up-to-date integrated care records and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical oversight to triage team in line with NICE guidelines.
• Conduct regular reviews of clinical practices and implement changes.
• Facilitate regular supervisory sessions for junior staff.
• Develop training programs to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
• Undertake clinical work such as telephone triage of complex referrals.
• Maintain integrated care records reflecting patient risk and needs.
• Work under professional supervision and provide leadership within the team.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Triage expertise

Audit experience

Staff development

NICE guidelines

Education

Nursing degree

Mentorship/education training

Job description

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Northcroft area. The role focuses on triage leadership, expert clinical oversight, and driving service improvements within the Referral Management Centre.

You will conduct audits, deliver training, and provide specialist guidance to the clinical team while ensuring high-quality care and up-to-date care records.