Job summary
Employer heading
Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Homeless Team
Band 6
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
To be responsible as the Care Coordinator for the assessment and coordination of care needs, planning, and implementation of evidence-based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality.
To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team and act up for the Team Manager in their absence as appropriate. To act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.
Main duties of the job
- Will act as an independent practitioner within a defined community setting, while liaising with other professionals as necessary.
- Will manage a defined caseload and provide supervision to others as appropriate.
- Will be responsible for the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care within agreed parameters, and have a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation, which govern current service provision and audit.
- Will be responsible for ensuring effective communication pathways exist.
- Will be responsible for ensuring the promotion of equality diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.
- Will be responsible for identifying and contributing to the training needs necessary in providing quality evidence-based care as appropriate.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Training and Qualifications, Skills
Essential criteria
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with current up to date registration
- Significant experience working with clients who have severe and enduring mental illness.
- Significant post registration experience in Mental Health.
Desirable criteria
- Registered non-medical prescriber
- Evidence of experience as a community psychiatric nurse
- Evidence of working in the homeless community
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding homelessness and the impact it can have on mental health
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Schad
- Job title
- Manager - Homeless Teams
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 301 1640
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