About this role
Job summary
Help us make a difference in the community of Small Heath, Bordesley Green and Heartlands wards!
Our 247 Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre Pilot has been commissioned by NHS England to run Mental Heath Services in these areas in a new way. We will have an open door and will support any adults who need our help. The service is compassion based, looking at the whole person and ensuring all aspects of their life are considered.
We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, driven individuals , who understands the needs of people in the area and are driven to make a difference.
This opportunity is qualified nurse or other registered Mental Health professional to join our fantastic team.
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. You will be passionate about improving services and bringing about positive change for individuals and the community we serve.
Main duties of the job
You will be involved in all aspects of mental health care, assessment, care and support and treatment
Support and engage a caseload of people with mental health problems and social issues. Also to work with their families/carers in collaboration with the wider team
Support people experiencing mental health crisis and support their recovery.
Support the team in partnering and collaborating with other agencies and organisations in the local community.
Ensure social inclusion and active citizenship for people with Serious/Severe Mental Illness (SMI)
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. There is also supporting information about the Trieste Model of care which the pilot is based on and the 10 guiding principles from NHS England which we will follow.
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
Substantive post qualification experience
Essential
- Professional Registration and significant post qualification experience
- Passionate about change in mental health services, in line with the model
- Experience in managing crisis presentations
- Ability to work shift patterns, including days, nights and weekends.
Desirable
- Experience of holistic community working
- Awareness of cultural sensitivities and health inequalities, within the local community
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in working responsibilities and role
- Experience in managing caseloads
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
Golden Hillock Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre
109 Golden Hillock Road, Small Heath
Birmingham
B10 0DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)