Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join West (Birmingham) Early Intervention in Psychosis Team. Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service's overall aim is to support and minimise the debilitating effects of having a psychotic illness. We work with service users aged 16-35 experiencing first episode psychosis (FEP) for up to three years.We work on an assertive outreach model so have a flexible,creativeand proactive approach to engaging service users and promoting their recovery.

The core features of the EIP model are based on the NICE guidance for young people and adults for psychosis and schizophrenia (2014) and the new national standards for EIP (2016).

EIP has a strong culture of multidisciplinary team working within a supportive working environment.

The CNS will be responsible for a designated caseload and be responsible for non-medical nurse prescribing for an identified caseload whilst supporting with the Leadership within the West Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) team. The CNS will also undertake prescribing interventions to patients within the Early Intervention in Psychosis service in conjunction with the Consultant psychiatrist. The CNS will have a detailed understanding of NICE approved psychosocial and pharmacological interventions for those experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis (FEP).

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and provide leadership support to the wider team.
• Provide expertise and support to other professionals in the assessment, medication management and pathway navigation.
• Work as an autonomous prescriber utilising medication and diagnostic skills to provide and prescribe care and treatment.
• To support education and development of other staff in medicines management and evidence-based use of medicines.
• To work as a Qualified Non-medical Prescriber for patients who have been formally assessed and accepted into Early Intervention in Psychosis Service.
• To support the delivery of the therapeutic interventions within the West EIP team To signpost service users to third sector providers for further support, where appropriate
• To ensure that the service users understand and have a clear pathway of care across sector/agency boundaries with key contact points/named individuals.
• Actively participate in clinical matters and policy development relating to nursing practice.
• Provide additional clinical leadership within the Early Intervention service.

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: 12 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number: 436-8172289
Job locations: Finch Road Primary Care Centre
2 Finch Rd
Birmingham
B29 6NA
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Training and qualifications, knowledge and skills.
Essential

• Registered mental health nurse. Registered, practicing Non-Medical Prescriber Post registration experience working with Severe and enduring mental health conditions.
• Understanding of the mental health of those people experiencing a first Episode of Psychosis. Understanding of the NCAP standards associated with First Episode of Psychosis.History of holding responsibility and accountability for clinical decisions and empowering clinicians to make difficult clinical decisions
• Understanding of the NCAP standards associated with First Episode of Psychosis.
• History of holding responsibility and accountability for clinical decisions and empowering clinicians to make difficult clinical decisions

Desirable

• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and manage competing priorities
• Working knowledge of the policies and guidelines pertinent to the planning and delivery of care to Children and Young people with First episode of Psychosis

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).

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.