Job summary
EAST AOT BAND 6 CPN

Join East Community Assertive Outreach Team on an exciting Band 6 opportunity, offering to a motivated and innovative NMC registered nurse. While previous experience as a Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) is desirable, it's not required.

East AOT covers a diverse catchment area, providing a unique opportunity for professional growth while supporting a culturally rich community. As part of the team, you'll gain insights into the workings of assertive outreach, including pre-admission processes and strategies to prevent admissions.

Working alongside a highly motivated, experienced, and dynamic team, you'll participate in weekly MDT meetings, Wednesday afternoon case discussions, regular management supervision, and clinical team supervision, safeguarding supervision and including Behavioural Family Therapy supervision.

Our approach focuses on supporting adults aged 18 and above, especially those who historically avoided mental health services, using flexible and creative engagement methods.

Main duties of the job
Effective communication, competent risk assessment, and a genuine interest in supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental health issues and their carers are essential. We are looking for someone who shares our values of inclusion, compassion, and commitment. You'll demonstrate a commitment to high-quality care, utilising the care program approach framework, and working autonomously while collaborating effectively within the multidisciplinary team.

This role involves liaising with partner services and stakeholders, emphasising the recovery model and team collaboration. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel across the Birmingham & Solihull area are required.

Shifts include 9-5 and 12-8 on weekdays, with weekend shifts from 9-5. As a care coordinator, you'll manage a caseload of up to 15 patients. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

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 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/ Registration

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• NMC registration
• Adult and Child Protection Legislation Safeguarding

Desirable

• Supervisory leadership skills

Knowledge/ Experience

• Significant post registration experience in mental health
• Understanding of the responsibilities under the Mental Health Act
• Experience with SMI
• Effective Communication both written & verbal

Desirable

• Worked in a community setting
• Ability to analyse and present complex information

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 (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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.