Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse Central Home Treatment Team in Birmingham

Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse Central Home Treatment Team

Band 6

Main area Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - Central Home Treatment Team Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Job ref 436-8303907

Site Zinnia Centre, 100 Showell Green Lane, Birmingham, B11 4HL Town Birmingham Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, per rata Salary period Yearly Closing 17/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 05/11/2026

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

To coordinate and provide specialist acute crisis psychiatric interventions and expertise to service users in crisis 24 hrs per day 7 days per week 52 weeks per year within their own home / residence. Provide a gate keeping service to the in-patient wards. To facilitate early discharge and provide an effective and viable alternative to hospital admission for clients in crisis by developing an individualised approach to the practical and functional needs of the service user. To provide specialist crisis resolution support and advice to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team. To act up in the absence of the team manager as appropriate. To act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff and students.

Will act as an independent practitioner within a defined community setting while liaising with other professionals as necessary.

· Provide a specialist assessment of risk to clients coming into contact with theservice.

· Will be responsible for the assessment planning implementation andevaluation of nursing care and have a working knowledge of local, nationalpolicies and legislation, which govern current service provision and audit.

Main duties of the job

• The ability to process knowledge into a comprehensive assessment tailored to individual needs, involving the service user and carers and other professionals where there may be differences of both expert and non-expert opinion and where not all of the relevant information may be available.
• Capable of participating effectively in multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team working.
• The ability to evaluate assessment information in light of service delivery and identified unmet need.
• The ability to intervene and resolve crisis for individuals in hospital or community settings through,
• To identify risk categories and specific risk factors as well as recognise individual strengths and opportunities for positive risk taking.
• Capable of recognising various mental health problems and undertaking or participating in comprehensive, complex collaborative, holistic needs-based assessment, including the use of standardised assessment measures / tools.
• The ability to recognise the health and social factors that precipitate acute relapse and crisis.
• To work intensively and develop an individualised approach to the practical and functional needs of the service user.
• Be aware of the impact of aspects of social and cultural diversity on the mental health of individuals and groups
• Must have a good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its use in the community.
• Will be responsible for transportation of medication for clients

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

• Providing a gate keeping role to the inpatient units, screening all potential hospital admissions with responsibility 24 hours/7 days a week through a shift system.
• The ability to process knowledge into a comprehensive assessment tailored to individual needs, involving the service user and carers and other professionals where there may be differences of both expert and non-expert opinion and where not all of the relevant information may be available.
• Develop a specialised care package that may involve co-ordination of one or more other professionals/agencies as well as the personal and social networks of service users and their carers.
• Capable of participating effectively in multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team working.
• The ability to evaluate assessment information in light of service delivery and identified unmet need.
• The ability to intervene and resolve crisis for individuals in hospital or community settings through,
• Facilitating therapeutic co operation
• Involving the users social network of care in Crisis Resolution
• Sustaining appropriate involvement with individuals in crisis and initiating strategies for recovery.
• Freedom to act based on interpretation of broad clinical and professional policies to initiate action within broad policies seeking advice as necessary.
• To carry out or contribute to comprehensive assessment of complex health and social care needs including risk assessment and management, 117, C.P.A. and discharge planning.
• To identify risk categories and specific risk factors as well as recognise individual strengths and opportunities for positive risk taking.
• Influences and different perspectives in Crisis Assessment
• Capable of recognising various mental health problems and undertaking or participating in comprehensive, complex collaborative, holistic needs-based assessment, including the use of standardised assessment measures / tools.
• The ability to recognise the health and social factors that precipitate acute relapse and crisis.
• To work intensively and develop an individualised approach to the practical and functional needs of the service user.
• Be aware of the impact of aspects of social and cultural diversity on the mental health of individuals and groups
• Will be responsible for continuing professional development.
• Manipulation of fine tools and complex procedures
• Will be responsible for client’s transportation following assessments or under the care of home treatment that are deemed to be at risk.
• Must have a good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its use in the community.
• Will be responsible for transportation of medication for clients
• Will be responsible for the safe transport and storage of the out of hours emergency on call drug bag

Person specification

Registered RMN

• NMC Registration - RMN
• Able to travel in the community

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

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