Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and compassionate mental health practitioner to join the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team within Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The team provides timely, intensive, person-centred assessment and treatment for adults experiencing an acute mental health crisis, supporting people safely in their own homes wherever clinically appropriate and helping to prevent avoidable hospital admission or enable earlier discharge.

Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will assess mental health presentation and dynamic risk, contribute to collaborative care and safety planning, deliver evidence-based interventions, and work closely with service users, carers and partner services. You will need sound clinical judgement, effective communication skills and the ability to respond calmly and flexibly in a fast-paced environment.

In return, you will join a supportive and inclusive service committed to compassionate care, least restrictive practice, professional development and continuous improvement. The post involves working across a 24-hour, seven-day service, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, in accordance with the requirements of the role.

Main duties of the job

Complete comprehensive mental health, risk, safeguarding and physical health assessments in community settings.

Coordinate intensive home treatment, developing and reviewing person-centred care and safety plans with service users and carers.

Use sound clinical judgement to manage changing presentation and risk, including crisis triage and admission gatekeeping.

Deliver evidence-based interventions and support safe medicines management within professional scope and Trust policy.

Work collaboratively with inpatient, community, primary care and partner services to prevent admission and support timely discharge.

Provide clinical leadership and support to colleagues, maintain high-quality records, contribute to service improvement and participate in the 24-hour, seven-day rota.

About us

At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we're building a high-calibre, 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 will become the 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 summary

This post holder will be working with a team that consist of a Team Manager, Clinical Lead/CBT therapist, Mental Health Nurses, Access Practitioners and Administrators.

The team responsibility is to provide, develop and improve services for people with complex common mental health problems and stable predicable and enduring mental health needs in primary care. The post holder will have a high level of autonomy within their role and managing all aspects of their service according to local need and within the parameters of thePrimary Mental Health Service operational policy.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working within a busy team alongside a team of registered mental health nurses and be supported by the Team Manager, Senior Clinical Lead/CBT Practitioner, and team administrators.

Post holders will have a high level of autonomy working across designated GP practices, managing their own clinics and providing mental health assessment and evidenced based treatment for people aged over 18. You will provide a service to people who exhibit complex common mental health needs and stable, predictable and enduring serious mental health needs. You will be expected to develop and manage all aspects of their service, such as waiting lists according to local need; working within the parameters of the service operational policy.

A key aspect of this role is GP consultation, liaison, education and training. You will be expected to attend GP practice meetings at least twice a year to discuss the service and actively seek feedback and report any issues to the team leader as well as areas for improvement and any innovative practice for sharing and disseminating. Staff will be expected to autonomously manage high volumes of referrals. Staff are expected to work on their own initiative in a busy and demanding service and to be able manage change effectively.

About us

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.

Across the whole of the region we provide:

• Adult and older adult mental health services
• Specialist learning disability services
• CAMHS

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, after NHS England and NHS Improvement approved the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.

Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving.

We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Job summary

We are excited to offer a band 5 role for registered nurses within our Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

Within the role we are happy to support newly qualified colleagues with their preceptorships as a part of the development role.

Main duties of the job

To be part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides evidence based interventions to meet the mental health needs of young people and their families.

About us

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.

Across the whole of the region we provide:

• Adult and Older Adult Mental Health services
• Specialist Learning Disability services
• CAMHS

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, after NHS England and NHS Improvement approved the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.

Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving.

We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Job summary

We currently have vacancies on our male acute ward, a fast-paced environment that offers an excellent opportunity to grow, learn, and develop your clinical skills.

At Hallam Hospital, we pride ourselves on being an encouraging, proactive, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and ensuring that both our patients and colleagues feel supported, respected, and valued. We are now welcoming Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our team on our male acute ward.

Abbey Ward- 18 bed male acute admission ward based at Hallam Street Hospital in West Bromwich. We support individuals experiencing an acute deterioration in their mental health, providing short-term, focused interventions aimed at helping them return home as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

• Assess patients' wellbeing and related needs, identifying and escalating physical or psychological health concerns to the appropriate team members.

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate individualised programmes of care, working collaboratively with patients whenever possible.

• Monitor patients' mental and physical wellbeing and contribute to safeguarding individuals whose health or safety may be at risk, in line with local policies such as the Observation Policy and Risk Management Policy.

• Establish and maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, service users, and carers regarding care plans, daily activities, and ongoing interventions.

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act and professional codes of conduct.

• Involve service users, carers, and relatives throughout episodes of care wherever feasible, ensuring choices are offered and respected.

• Ensure support workers complete delegated ward tasks and undertake patient observations in line with policy and expected standards.

• Contribute to service development and support positive change initiatives that enhance the quality of care provided on the ward.

About us

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, following the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (covering Wolverhampton and Sandwell) and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country. We are a new trust who are dedicated to innovating the care of those within our services ensuring that we continue to learn and grow.

We are currently successfully combining resources, strategies and a talented workforce to enable us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving. We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

We look forward to meeting you and hopefully welcoming you into this new exciting and dynamic trust.

Job summary

We currently have vacancies on our male acute ward, a fast-paced environment that offers an excellent opportunity to grow, learn, and develop your clinical skills.

At Dorothy Pattison Hospital, we pride ourselves on being an encouraging, proactive, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and ensuring that both our patients and colleagues feel supported, respected, and valued. We are now welcoming Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our team on our male acute ward.

Langdale Ward is a 21-bed male acute admission ward based at Dorothy Pattison Hospital in Walsall. We support individuals experiencing an acute deterioration in their mental health, providing short-term, focused interventions aimed at helping them return home as soon as possible. As part of the role, you will also be required to work additional Place of Safety (Section 136) shifts within your 37.5-hour working week.

Main duties of the job

• Assess patients' wellbeing and related needs, identifying and escalating physical or psychological health concerns to the appropriate team members.

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate individualised programmes of care, working collaboratively with patients whenever possible.

• Monitor patients' mental and physical wellbeing and contribute to safeguarding individuals whose health or safety may be at risk, in line with local policies such as the Observation Policy and Risk Management Policy.

• Establish and maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, service users, and carers regarding care plans, daily activities, and ongoing interventions.

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act and professional codes of conduct.

• Involve service users, carers, and relatives throughout episodes of care wherever feasible, ensuring choices are offered and respected.

• Ensure support workers complete delegated ward tasks and undertake patient observations in line with policy and expected standards.

• Contribute to service development and support positive change initiatives that enhance the quality of care provided on the ward.

About us

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, following the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (covering Wolverhampton and Sandwell) and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country. We are a new trust who are dedicated to innovating the care of those within our services ensuring that we continue to learn and grow.

We are currently successfully combining resources, strategies and a talented workforce to enable us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving. We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

We look forward to meeting you and hopefully welcoming you into this new exciting and dynamic trust.

Job summary

Band 5 Adult Mental Health Inpatient Staff Nurse -Wolverhampton

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to make a direct difference to patients, carers and staff every day? If you are, then this is an exciting time to join our services, which have a strong reputation for innovation and as such you will support us to shape our services.

Across the whole of the region we provide:

• Adult and older adult mental health services.

• Specialist learning disability services.

• Mental health services for children and young people.

• Community healthcare services for children, young people and families in Dudley.

Our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare services that empower people to make the most of their lives."

Main duties of the job

To practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

To assess patients well being and related needs.

To plan, deliver and evaluate programs of care.

To be a named nurse and be responsible for care coordination and delivery of care programs for patients on caseload.

To monitor the well being of patients and contribute to protecting individuals whose health and well being is at risk in accordance with local policies eg observation policy, risk management policy.

To establish and maintain effective communication with the multi disciplinary team, service users and carers, about programs of care and routine and daily activities.

To maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the data protection act and professional code of conduct.

To involve service users, carers and relatives wherever feasible throughout episodes of care, offering choices at every opportunity.

About us

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.

Across the whole of the region we provide:

• Adult and older adult mental health services
• Specialist learning disability services
• CAMHS

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, after NHS England and NHS Improvement approved the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.

Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving.

We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Job summary

To deliver the most innovative Mental Health Services, we need the most innovative Nurses.

BCHFT CRHT is always looking for ambitious, capable individuals who share our passion for making a difference.

Are you a passionate mental health nurse who wants to make a real difference to individuals and their families? Do you want to play an essential part in a person's recovery journey? If so, working with Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team could be for you!

Your primary work base location will be Sandwell however you will also be expected to work in other localities of Black Country when necessary.

Main duties of the job

Black Country Healthcare is looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses who will provide compassionate, person-centred care to adults experiencing mental health difficulties. Crisis resolution Home Treatment Teams offer rapid assessment and short term intensive treatment in order to support individuals and their family/carers during a mental health crisis. Through a recovery approach, we aim to prevent hospital admission or to facilitate discharge from hospital.

We follow a multidisciplinary team approach, consisting of nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, non-medical prescribers, occupational therapists, and support time recovery workers. You will find our teams extremely supportive whilst you are growing into the role. We have a good team spirit, and great team work is at the heart of the service.

About us

At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we're building a high-calibre, 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 will become the 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.

The Trust offers a flexible approach to working, opportunity for development and training, regular supervision, and annual personal development reviews.

Job summary

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join Kinver Ward at Bushey Fields Hospital. Kinver ward is a 16 bedded male acute mental health ward and 1 Place of safety bed.

The successful candidate will provide safe, effective and person-centred care to individuals experiencing a range of mental health needs.

You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care, manage clinical risks and support patients with their recovery goals. Working collaboratively with patients, carers and partner services, you will contribute to care planning, medication management, safeguarding and the maintenance of a safe therapeutic environment.

You will be expected to communicate effectively, maintain accurate clinical records and work in accordance with professional standards, Trust policies and the NMC Code. The role may involve supporting junior staff and students, responding to clinical incidents and contributing to service improvement.

This opportunity is suitable for a newly qualified or experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse who is committed to delivering high-quality care and promoting dignity, choice, inclusion and recovery.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating safe, effective and person-centred nursing care for individuals with mental health needs.

Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will:

• Manage an allocated caseload and act as named nurse for identified patients.
• Complete comprehensive mental health, physical health and risk assessments.
• Develop, review and evaluate collaborative care and recovery plans.
• Administer medication safely and monitor its effectiveness and potential side effects.
• Promote recovery, independence, dignity and involvement in care.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic clinical environment.
• Respond appropriately to changes in presentation, incidents and emergencies.
• Apply safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns promptly.
• Maintain clear, accurate and timely clinical records.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and partner agencies.
• Participate in handovers, ward rounds, clinical reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Support the supervision and development of healthcare support workers, students and newly appointed staff.
• Work in accordance with the NMC Code, relevant legislation, Trust policies and professional standards.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement and service development activities.

About us

We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate and person-centred mental health care. Our staff work together to create a supportive, inclusive and respectful environment where patients, carers and colleagues are valued.

As part of our organisation, you will be supported through a comprehensive induction, regular supervision, ongoing training and opportunities for professional development. We encourage staff to develop their clinical skills, contribute to service improvement and progress within their careers.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to staff wellbeing and offer access to a range of NHS benefits, including:

• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Occupational health and wellbeing support
• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working options, where service needs allow
• Salary sacrifice and staff discount schemes

You will be joining a dedicated multidisciplinary team that is focused on delivering safe, effective and recovery-focused care.

Job summary

B5 Staff nurses - FRIAR WARD

We are looking for nurses who can work at a fast pace and are able to balance a number of tasks at any one time.Our patient group can be demanding and challenging but also really rewarding. There is a strong senior nurse team, who are there to help and support with every aspect of ward life. You will be confident with electronic systems and able to maintain quality records whilst also ensuring you are providing quality care. You will be expected to take part in MDTs, tribunals and be primary nurse, You will liaise with community partners and peers, social workers, care commissioners and family.If you believe you have what it takes to be part of a team who work hard everyday then please apply.

Main duties of the job

Principal Accountabilities

To assess patients well being and related needs, raising health concerns both physical and psychological to the teams.

To plan, deliver and evaluate programs of care, working collaboratively the patient whenever possible.

To monitor the well being of patients and contribute to protecting individuals whose health and well being is at risk in accordance with local policies eg observation policy, risk management policy.

To establish and maintain effective communication with the multi disciplinary team, service users and carers, about programs of care and routine and daily activities.

To maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the data protection act and professional code of conduct.

To involve service users, carers and relatives wherever feasible throughout episodes of care, offering choices at every opportunity.

Ensuring support workers are completing the ward tasks and are completing observations in line with expectations and policy.

Helping drive development and change to support care of the patients on the ward.

About us

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, following the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (covering Wolverhampton and Sandwell) and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country. We are a new trust who are dedicated to innovating the care of those within our services ensuring that we continue to learn and grow.

We are currently successfully combining resources, strategies and a talented workforce to enable us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving. We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

We look forward to meeting you and hopefully welcoming you into this new exciting and dynamic trust.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

285-9443-MH

Job locations

Hallam Street

Sandwell

West Brom

B71 4NH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To contribute to quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, triangle of care.

To take an active part in developing knowledge ideas and to support evidence based practice.

To regularly take charge of the ward, taking responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of deputy/ward manager.

To delegate and supervise the work of junior team members as appropriate to level of ability.

To contribute to the development of junior members of staff and students, promoting an environment conducive to learning.

To provide the support workers with supervision.

To participate in regular management and supervision from ward manager/deputy ward manager.

To participate in regular individual performance reviews and development conversations about your goals and career aims.

To attend training courses that are mandatory, indicated in personal development plans or required by the needs of the service.

To work flexible shifts including Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays in accordance with service needs.

Job description Job responsibilities To contribute to quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, triangle of care. To take an active part in developing knowledge ideas and to support evidence based practice. To regularly take charge of the ward, taking responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of deputy/ward manager. To delegate and supervise the work of junior team members as appropriate to level of ability. To contribute to the development of junior members of staff and students, promoting an environment conducive to learning. To provide the support workers with supervision. To participate in regular management and supervision from ward manager/deputy ward manager. To participate in regular individual performance reviews and development conversations about your goals and career aims. To attend training courses that are mandatory, indicated in personal development plans or required by the needs of the service. To work flexible shifts including Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays in accordance with service needs.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• RMN/RLDN

Desirable

• has experience

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills

Person Specification Qualification Essential RMN/RLDN Desirable has experience Skills Essential oAbility to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hallam Street

Sandwell

West Brom

B71 4NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hallam Street

Sandwell

West Brom

B71 4NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Following recent investment to support the transformation of community mental health nursing, we are pleased to announce that we are looking to recruit additional Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurses within the Community Recovery Services across the Sandwell locality.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a supportive and diverse, multi-agency team who are currently receiving significant investment aiming to transform community mental health services across the Black Country. We will develop a new community mental health way of working and modernise community mental health services, taking into account the particular needs of our four places (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton). Our new model will focus on supporting people living in their communities with mental health challenges.

Your role will include working as a Care Coordinator where you will have responsibility for managing a caseload of service users with mental health needs who have been referred to the team via a number of access points. As a further extension of this role you will also be involved in Crisis management as part of the duty system and you will undertake the role of the duty nurse on a rostered basis. You will work from our community base facility, via phone/agile working or within the service user's home.

Main duties of the job

(See JD)

As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, preferably with adult and community mental health experience, you will be responsible for assessing and formulating individual interventions, plans and outcome measures that promote recovery, in line with the recovery Model and relevant legislation for all people on your case load.

You will need to have an up to date knowledge of NHS policies and practices in mental health. The successful applicants will have previous experience of a range of therapeutic interventions and psychotropic medications. You will have proven ability to work with partner agencies, lead projects and motivate people to deliver them. You will have excellent communication skills with a flexible approach.The team is committed to provide safe, sound and supportive services. You will receive regular supervision, with opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service users' needs and organisational values.

About us

As a trust we are committed to ensuring staffs wellbeing, providing access to various networks, trust wide mindfulness groups, self-referral physio services, staff counselling. In addition to this you will have access to the Vivup services, Car lease schemes and other benefits.

We very much encourage site visits, so to arrange an informal visit or for an informal discussions about this post, please contact

Team Leader - Patricia Foote email address [email protected]

Clinical Lead Lucy Richards email address [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

285-2017-MH

Job locations

Quayside House

Rounds Green Road

Oldbury

B69 2DG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Everyone who lives in the Black Country, with their individual needs and experiences, will have fair access to mental health services that are sensitive to the needs of our Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton communities. When service users need help there will be one simple way to access mental health services (single point of access). This will be the same for anyone you go to for help (your doctor, hospital or care staff, community, carers and more). Service users will have a named mental health worker who will remain your key contact and who will help you access the right services and support for you (health, care and voluntary support). Service users will receive personalised care and support from people who have a range of skills and experience. Although they may belong to different health, care and voluntary organisations they will work together as one team to support them.

Job description Job responsibilities Everyone who lives in the Black Country, with their individual needs and experiences, will have fair access to mental health services that are sensitive to the needs of our Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton communities. When service users need help there will be one simple way to access mental health services (single point of access). This will be the same for anyone you go to for help (your doctor, hospital or care staff, community, carers and more). Service users will have a named mental health worker who will remain your key contact and who will help you access the right services and support for you (health, care and voluntary support). Service users will receive personalised care and support from people who have a range of skills and experience. Although they may belong to different health, care and voluntary organisations they will work together as one team to support them.

Person Specification

RMN

Essential

• RMN
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with staff at all levels both, internal and external , patients , carers, external agencies
• Specialist skills in assessing and formulating individual intervention plans for adults with mental health difficulties
• Ability to use own initiative and work without supervision
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Effective IT skills and administrative skills to support accurate record keeping
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
• Excellent risk assessment and management skills
• Ability to deal with challenging situations
• Post registration experience of working in multidisciplinary community mental health services
• Knowledge of government directives and current policies
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation including MHA 1983
• Knowledge of the safe storage, administration and monitoring the effectiveness of psychotropic medications
• Experience of organising own workload and managing competing demands
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines including adult and children safeguarding legislation
• Understanding of psychosocial interventions
• Organisational and time management skills
• Flexibility of working hours
• Personal Integrity
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Demonstrates a belief in working within person centre care approach
• Ability to lead and motivate projects and people
• Promotes recovery and social inclusion
• Ability to commute to meet the post requirements
• Good general standard of health
• An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A problem solving approach to professional practice
• Demonstrate Trust behaviours

Desirable

• community experience
• degree or posExperience of using a range of therapeutic interventions in a mental health context e.g. CBT, SFTt graduate study

Person Specification RMN Essential RMN Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with staff at all levels both, internal and external , patients , carers, external agencies Specialist skills in assessing and formulating individual intervention plans for adults with mental health difficulties Ability to use own initiative and work without supervision Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Effective IT skills and administrative skills to support accurate record keeping Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines. Excellent risk assessment and management skills Ability to deal with challenging situations Post registration experience of working in multidisciplinary community mental health services Knowledge of government directives and current policies Working knowledge of relevant legislation including MHA 1983 Knowledge of the safe storage, administration and monitoring the effectiveness of psychotropic medications Experience of organising own workload and managing competing demands Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines including adult and children safeguarding legislation Understanding of psychosocial interventions Organisational and time management skills Flexibility of working hours Personal Integrity Drive and enthusiasm Demonstrates a belief in working within person centre care approach Ability to lead and motivate projects and people Promotes recovery and social inclusion Ability to commute to meet the post requirements Good general standard of health An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines A problem solving approach to professional practice Demonstrate Trust behaviours Desirable community experience degree or posExperience of using a range of therapeutic interventions in a mental health context e.g. CBT, SFTt graduate study

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Quayside House

Rounds Green Road

Oldbury

B69 2DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Quayside House

Rounds Green Road

Oldbury

B69 2DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Older Adult Community Mental Health Teams are multi-disciplinary teams that offer assessment, treatment and care to Older adults who experience complex mental health difficulties including Dementia

The Clinical Lead in collaboration with the CMHT Manager will develop and coordinate a multi-professional approach providing evidence based mental health care to all those who use the service

To support operational management, and deliver clinical leadership and supervision to designated teams of staff.

To support the on-going day-to-day management of a multi- disciplinary team. To liaise with external/internal services including primary care to ensure that services are coordinated and that pathways into and out of the service are managed effectively and efficiently.

Main duties of the job

This is a leadership role and the post holder will work closely with the Team Manager, Operational Manager and Locality Matron to achieve positive outcomes in the teams' clinical management to:

Providing day to day clinical leadership ensuring the highest standard of care is maintained

• Identify the skill mix required for staff recruitment and support this process
• Audit case notes and care plans against approved audit tool.
• Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of interventions and treatments where there are complex issues.
• Support the learning outcomes as part of the PSIRF process
• Provide specialist knowledge and advice to the team and partnership agencies relating to mental health services.
• Undertake Care Co-ordination/ Key Worker responsibilities for a designated reduced case load of individuals

About us

We are delighted to be offering a fantastic opportunity to join Dudley Older Adult Community Mental Health Team as our Clinical Lead.

We are looking for an experienced clinician focusing on being person centred with Older Adults individuals who have complex mental health needs including those with Dementia Diagnosis .

You will be enthusiastic, dynamic and committed to leadership and multi-disciplinary working. We are looking for an effective leader who demonstrates various qualities ranging from innovation, problem solving and empathy and understanding.