Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse

The closing date is 15 November 2026

Job summary
Are you a n RMN with a minimum of 2 years CAMHS experience?

Would you like to work in a clinically interesting, diverse, rewarding and highly supportive environment with opportunity for CPD?

If yes then we are really interested in meeting you.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Referral Management Centre, supporting children, young people and families who are seeking mental health advice and support.

The team is comprised of a range of different clinicians, all working together to help patients get to the right pathway for support they need. You will be supported by a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist within the service, and you will support the junior clinical support workers in out team.

A usual day for you would include; attending our safety huddle to think about any planned tasks for the day and any learning from the previous day. You will then spend time either completing initial screens of referrals coming in, or undertaking more detailed clinical triages. These clinical triages may include reviewing the current referral form, looking at any clinical history we have on our systems, speaking to the young person (or loved one) to hear their voice and understand their needs, speaking to wider agencies to understand their views and support, all with the aim to make a safe triage decision to get the patient on the right pathway for support. Your day will end with an end of day safety huddle, checking for any support needed before you finish for the day.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be providing clinical advice and undertaking rapid clinical triage for cases referred for mental health support. This can include children and young people facing common mental and emotional health conditions, requiring specialist pathway support such as eating disorders or early intervention in psychosis or those who may need crisis support.

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.

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 436-8426233
Job locations: Northcroft, 190 Reservoir Road, Erdington, B23 6DW, United Kingdom

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.

Previous applicants need not apply

Person Specification
Shortlisting: Essential
RMN
2 years post qualification CAMHS experience

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Northcroft, 190 Reservoir Road, Erdington, B23 6DW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Nurse, Avella Reid, avellareid1@nhs.net

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