Job summary
Are you passionate about supporting male and female service users with complex needs through the secure care pathway? Are you an inpatient/prison nurse and feel ready to take the next steps of your career? Or are you a CPN already looking to enhance your skills further by joining a specialist team (max caseload size of 15 patients ) in secure care? If so, this could be the opportunity for you!

Joining us a B6 CPN you will be part of a large multi-disciplinary service 80+ staff supporting transition of patient care from secure settings into the community, which feeds into various sites including Reaside, Ardenleigh, Tamarind, St Andrews and Hillis Lodge (Low Secure) and Elliot House (Approved Premises). We offer extensive support to staff in their role as CC which includes supervision, reflective practice, art therapy, autism support and case-busting sessions. We also provide flexible working patterns which includes working from home when needed, pool cars are also available for community visits. FIRST is a standalone service providing our own home treatment and crisis community support to our service users; our CPN's and SW's are on a rota to jointly provide cover for on call shifts (approx. 4 times per month) with support from On Call RC during evenings, weekends and bank holidays so that we can respond to urgent situations by telephone and complete home visits in emergencies (standby on call payments and overtime are payable).

Main duties of the job
To undertake the duties of care coordinator in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care and treatment needs for a defined group of services users accessing Forensic Intensive Recovery Support Team (FIRST). To provide professional advice and support to other stakeholders involved in service users care which may include families, carers and care agencies, accommodation and housing providers, probation and criminal justice colleagues. To undertake a multi-disciplinary approach to care and working collaboratively with members of the team which may include Responsible Clinician, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Support Time And Recovery Worker (STAR), Specialist Substance Misuse Workers, and Peer Mentors. To support colleagues when required with day-to-day tasks and act as a role model and resource to Band 5 CPN's in the team and student nurses. To advocate for the client group we work with whilst promoting a culture of recovery and optimism.

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.

Training & Qualifications
Essential

• Registered RMN and NMC registration

Desirable

• Student Mentor Qualification & Preceptor Training.

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Substantial Post registration experience in MH Settings.
• Understanding by post-holder of their responsibilities under MHA and CPA, Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment, Safeguarding, Child Protection Legislation and NICE guidelines.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Forensic MH, Prison or Probation Setting.
• Experience of working within a Community Mental Health Team.

Skills
Essential

• Comprehensive Assessment, Risk Management Skills & Time Management

Desirable

• Training in Phlebotamy & Pscho-Social Interventions

Other
Essential

• Genuine interest in working with client group and independently mobile with ability to travel for regional coverage

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: Reaside Community Services Building, Reaside Clinic.
Reaside Drive
Rubery
B45 9WL
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Forensic CPN Manager
Malcolm Payne
malcolm.payne2@nhs.net
01213013139

Details
Date posted: 22 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 436-8312623
Job locations: Reaside Community Services Building, Reaside Clinic.
Reaside Drive
Rubery
B45 9WL
United Kingdom

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