Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking, passionate and motivated nurse (RMN or RNLD) to join our CAMHS Crisis Intervention Home Treatment Team. As a Nurse (RMN or RNLD) Band 6 for CAMHS Crisis and HTT in Sandwell you will work closely with the team lead to coordinate the shift and ensure safe and effective working across the team. The team work 7 days a week 08.00-20.00 hours, therefore shifts are part of the working practice, the team may also need to respond to the 136 suite as required.

If you are interested in applying for this please approach Leanne Yates or Matthew Thursfield CAMHS Crisis Team Leaders or Jay Eeles, Clinical Lead.

We positively welcome applications from people who represent diverse communities.

Main duties of the job

• To direct and oversee the day to day delivery of clinical services provided by the Crisis Intervention/Home Treatment service which is inclusive of the Paediatric Liaison Service and the management of the CAMHS 136 Suite.
• Ensuring that the Service Manager/Clinical Lead is fully cognisant of significant day to day issues through effective and proactive agreed communication.
• To contribute to the clinical management of a team caseload of clients with complex needs, using CPA principles, evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, which will be delivered mainly in the home or community setting.
• To support care co-ordination within the Tier 3 teams and attends relevant team meetings on behalf of the CIHTT and ensures that issues/discussions are fed back to the wider team.

About us
At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we are building a high-caliber, diverse and inclusive mental health workforce. One that will give talented professionals like you the opportunity to shape an outstanding service that will transform community mental healthcare and deliver happier and healthier lives all across our communities.

The Trust is rated 'Good' from CQC (Care Quality Commission) and are lead provider for mental health services across The Black Country. We have recently invested in newly created clinical divisions and are currently developing new models of integrated primary and secondary care for adults and older adults, as well launching a far-reaching inpatient strategy, working to eradicate dormitories and building new facilities.

This ambitious model is multi-agency and multi-disciplinary, opening the door for you to work in a collaborative and flexible way with partners, service users, carers and their families.

Job responsibilities
So ask yourself:

• Do you want to be part of developing national good practice initiatives?
• Are you skilled in working with children and young people with mental health needs at point of crisis?
• Do you believe in a patient focused approach to care pathway development?
• Do you work effectively as part of an enhanced multidisciplinary team?
• Are you looking for opportunities for career development and progression?

Essential

• NMC Registration or other relevant professional registration body
• Proven post qualification experience
• Experience of working with children and young people with mental Health problems
• CAMHS experience

Desirable

• Post Basic Courses / Study Days
• Ability to carry out comprehensive assessments and make decisions about ways to positively manage risk.
• Ability to work flexibly in response to the developing needs of the service.
• Ability to work as a team member, supporting junior staff and providing excellent quality of care.

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: Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Lodge road, 48 Lodge road, West Bromwich, B70 8NY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead/Service Manager Jay Eeles, jay.eeles1@nhs.net, 07817568892

Closing date: 28 October 2026

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