About this role
Job summary
*Previous applicants need not apply*
We are looking for a Band 6 nurse with experience working with Older Adults to join our Older Adult CMHT. We are a supportive, dedicated, caring team who strive to ensure we provide excellent care.
Working alongside the wider MDT you will be responsible as the Care Coordinator of a caseload. This will include completing initial assessments and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of older adult service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality, and via a job plan.
You will be responsible to provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, and act up for the Hub Manager in their absence as appropriate.
You will act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.
You will also undertake duty work as allocated.
Main duties of the job
The post holder:
Will act as an independent practioner within a defined community setting, while liaising with other professionals as necessary. Will manage a defined caseload and provide supervision to others as appropriate. Will be responsible for the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care within agreed parameters, and have a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation, which govern current service provision and audit. Will be responsible for ensuring effective communication pathways exist. Will take part in the duty rota, be expected to take a senior role especially in the absence of the team manager and to work as part of a team and help with any cover arrangements as required. Will be responsible for ensuring the promotion of equality diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation. Will be responsible for identifying and contributing to the training needs necessary in providing quality evidence based care as appropriate. Participate as an active member of the duty system including the undertaking of emergency assessments
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
Registration Essential
Registered RMN
Desirable
Post registration training
Experience Essential
Mental Health Nursing experience
Desirable
Experience working with Community Mental Health
Experience Essential
Working with Older Adults
Desirable
Working in Dementia Care
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Solihull OA CMHT - Maple Leaf Centre
2-4 Maple Leaf Drive
Birmingham
B377JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)