About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Older Adult Mental Health Community services, where we are looking to recruit band 6 CPN to the WestHub Community Team.
The post holder will care co-ordinate a caseload of patients with complex mental health problems, and complete initial assessments within Older Adult Services. They should have a good understanding of the CPA framework and our responsibilities within it. They will work along side and within the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
They must be able to work independently and have the ability to prioritise and effectively manage their workload. The role requires close working with other members of our team, outside teams/agencies, and with our service users and families. The applicant will therefore need to be able to communicate effectively, and have skill with those who may be more difficult to engage.
The post holder will also be expected at times to cover other roles for periods of leave/absence, and will be expected to contribute to Trust/team initiatives as required.
The applicant must have a flexible and 'can do' approach, with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes,often at short notice. A positive attitude is essentialforeffective team work and management of the challenges and complexities within our work.
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.
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
Qualification
Essential
- registered mental health nurse
Desirable
- 2 years post registration
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- knowledge of physical health issues
- knowledge of MHA/safeguarding/governance
- knowledge of medication
Desirable
- experience of CMHT
- experience of managing own caseload
- Experience within Older Adult Services
Skills
Essential
- ability to prioritise and manage work load
- communication
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Resilience
- positive, flexible attitude
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
Ashcroft
The Moorings, Hockley
Birmingham
B18 5SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)