Job summary
We have 3 available opportunities for a suitably qualified nurse to join our CMHT service based at Maple Leaf (Newington CMHT), in Solihull working with a well-established, dynamic multidisciplinary teams working with Adults 17 to 65 years old.
We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable individuals who can effect positive changes for people experiencing severe and enduring mental health concerns - with excellent assessment and risk management skills - alongside all round Service User centred skills and a genuine desire to work in this area.
You will have experience and confidence in working autonomously in an adult mental health setting and will have skills in engagement, assessment, risk management and care planning.
Main duties of the job
You will have excellent communication and multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team working skills underpinned by a sound knowledge of principles of Recovery, CPA and Mental Health Act legislation.
You will need effective time management skills and an ability to prioritise workload. You will be joining supportive and welcoming teams, with access to regular supervision and opportunities for personal and professional development.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualification RMN
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in Mental Health.
- Ability to demonstrate skills relating to engaging Service User Group.
- NMC registration
- Risk assessment skills specific to complex, high risk Service Users.
Desirable
- Degree/Diploma
- Evidence of experience as a community psychiatric nurse
- Demonstrates knowledge of the issues surrounding community mental health services.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Newington CMHT
Newington Road, Hamar Way
Birmingham
B37 7RW