Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6Community Mental Health Nurse in our Adult Community Mental Health Team based in Tamworth.

The team in Tamworth is multidisciplinary and provides high-quality care for service users that experience mental health conditions. The team is part of the wider Integrated Mental Health Team covering Lichfield & Burntwood and links together for CPD events, supervision and partnership working.

We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse who has a keen interest in working with this client group to provide a holistic overview and lead on the care and treatment of the person's journey through to recovery. The successful candidate will provide nursing leadership with the MDT, support junior colleagues in their development and facilitate student nurses in their training.

You will also be required to have access to suitable transport as this role will require you to travel over a large geographical area.

Main duties of the job

• Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, which includes, specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer and evaluation of individual treatment plans.
• Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring, and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
• Administer medication, complying with relevant Trust procedures and NMC Guidance.
• Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care.
• Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Pathway guidance including; pharmacological and psychologically informed interventions.
• Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

01 October 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

301-RJ-26-8332326

Job locations

Cherry Orchard

Tamworth

B79 7EE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the below videos showcasing why you should grow your career at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube

The Integrated Mental Health Team is an innovative secondary care community team that is guided by collective leadership, providing evidence-based psychological and medical interventions to patients with a wide range of complex mental health needs. The IMHT supports service users with a wide range of mental health needs from anxiety and depression to severe and enduring mental illness.

The successful candidate can expect the following:

• Support with settling into the team and developing into the role.
• Right from the start of joining the team, a clear and ongoing conversation about your skills and personal career progression, which is managed through the Trusts appraisal process.
• A commitment to supporting you to remain up to date with your practice and develop skills through formal and informal training.
• Regular, high quality clinical and managerial supervision.
• Warm, friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Collective leads who are committed to the psychological and physical wellbeing of staff in the pathway.
• A continual commitment to embrace lean methodology to improve the quality of the services provided for patients/their carers and the experience of staff working within the pathway.
• You will belong to a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team which includes nursing colleagues, allied health professionals, psychologists, psychiatrists, support workers and peer support workers.
• Our last CQC inspection achieved Good throughout the trust making us a great trust to work for.
• Staff wellbeing is at the heart of the organisation with regular events held throughout the year. See our twitter feed @mpftBigShoutOut and #mpftBigSoothe

The usual hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am 5pm. You will also be required to have access to suitable transport as this role will require you to travel over a large geographical area.

Job description Job responsibilities Check out the below videos showcasing why you should grow your career at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube The Integrated Mental Health Team is an innovative secondary care community team that is guided by collective leadership, providing evidence-based psychological and medical interventions to patients with a wide range of complex mental health needs. The IMHT supports service users with a wide range of mental health needs from anxiety and depression to severe and enduring mental illness. The successful candidate can expect the following: Support with settling into the team and developing into the role. Right from the start of joining the team, a clear and ongoing conversation about your skills and personal career progression, which is managed through the Trusts appraisal process. A commitment to supporting you to remain up to date with your practice and develop skills through formal and informal training. Regular, high quality clinical and managerial supervision. Warm, friendly and supportive colleagues. Collective leads who are committed to the psychological and physical wellbeing of staff in the pathway. A continual commitment to embrace lean methodology to improve the quality of the services provided for patients/their carers and the experience of staff working within the pathway. You will belong to a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team which includes nursing colleagues, allied health professionals, psychologists, psychiatrists, support workers and peer support workers. Our last CQC inspection achieved Good throughout the trust making us a great trust to work for. Staff wellbeing is at the heart of the organisation with regular events held throughout the year. See our twitter feed @mpftBigShoutOut and #mpftBigSoothe The usual hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am 5pm. You will also be required to have access to suitable transport as this role will require you to travel over a large geographical area.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered mental health nurse (NMC)
• Active on NMC Register

Desirable

• Psychological interventions qualification (CBT, EMDR, CAT, DBT, Family Therapy)
• Registered practice assessor for students

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of extensive post registration experience of working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties
• Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
• Experience of assessing, planning, coordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered mental health nurse (NMC) Active on NMC Register Desirable Psychological interventions qualification (CBT, EMDR, CAT, DBT, Family Therapy) Registered practice assessor for students Experience Essential Evidence of extensive post registration experience of working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs Experience of assessing, planning, coordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting Desirable Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously

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.

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. 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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cherry Orchard

Tamworth

B79 7EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cherry Orchard

Tamworth

B79 7EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our ESR & Pay Services Team for a Payroll Officer to join our friendly and customer-focused team.

We are looking for a motivated individual with payroll experience to support the delivery of an accurate and timely payroll service. You will manage your own allocated section of the payroll, provide advice and guidance on payroll-related matters, and work closely with managers, employees and external organisations to resolve queries.

This role offers hybrid working, combining home and office-based working, with attendance required for training, meetings and service delivery needs.

The successful candidate will have previous payroll experience, excellent communication and customer service skills, and the ability to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines. Experience of computerised payroll systems is essential, and experience of NHS payroll, ESR and NHS Pension Scheme processes would be advantageous.

Applicants should ideally hold an NVQ Level 4 qualification in Payroll Administration (or equivalent). However, candidates with substantial payroll experience and the ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job

Managing a designated payroll allocation.

Maintaining accurate payroll and ESR records.

Providing payroll advice and support.

Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, NHS Terms and Conditions, and Trust policies.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Job summary

We currently have District Nurse or Senior Community Nurse vacancies in the North Alliance:-- Biddulph & Kidsgrove PCN team, based in Kidsgrove Health Centre- 1 Full time, permanent position-Newcastle Central PCN Team, based in Milehouse Primary Care Centre- 1 Full time, fixed term position- 12 months

Our community nursing teams deliver holistic, complex care to housebound patients within their own home environments. You will be responsible for leading the community nursing team, managing the caseload and supporting staff development. You will work alongside the leadership team to ensure proactive and effective care delivery, liaising and working with the multidisciplinary team to ensure individualised and evidence- based care to our patients.

Applications from candidates whom hold the Specialist Practice District Nursing Qualification are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

-You will be responsible for allocating patient visits within the skill set for the community nursing team. You will work alongside the Lead Practitioner to manage the caseload, including reviewing demand and capacity.

-You will be competent in a variety of clinical skills, and be able to share your knowledge and expertise with others, signposting to more specialist services as appropriate.

-You will an effective leader, demonstrating care, compassion and empathy and role modelling the Trust values. You will be able to support staff within the team to develop their own skills and will offer a high standard of supervision.

-You will be able to engage complex patients, agree mutually beneficial treatment plans and to plan, implement and evaluate care pathways.

-You will support with quality assurance, including audit, incident reporting and gaining patient feedback. You will work with the leadership team to evaluate this in line with objectives.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

30 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, Flexible working

Reference number

301-RJ-26-8318308

Job locations

Kidsgrove Health Centre

Mount Road

Kidsgrove

ST74AY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we ask from you?

-Working in a multi-disciplinary team alongside Clinical and Operational Leadership to ensure high quality care delivery to service users.

-Provide specialist assessment and care planning in conjunction with service users and carers.

-Evaluate treatment plans and undertake discharge planning and promote self care.

-Be responsible for an agreed caseload.

-Co-ordinate the work of the Team.

-Support development of skills and competencies in others.

Essential Qualifications and training

Nursing Registration with the NMCDegree in nursing or equivalentMentorship/Assessor QualificationDesirable Qualifications and training

Specialist Practice Qualification in District NursingHealth assessment/ Leadership/ relevant modules

Essential experience

Community Nursing experienceLeadershipMDT workingCaseload ManagementClinical skills relevant to community nursing/ completed skills passport (inc LLA & doppler, compression & palliative care)

For further information on the Job Description, main responsibilities and Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents below.

Job description Job responsibilities What we ask from you? -Working in a multi-disciplinary team alongside Clinical and Operational Leadership to ensure high quality care delivery to service users. -Provide specialist assessment and care planning in conjunction with service users and carers. -Evaluate treatment plans and undertake discharge planning and promote self care. -Be responsible for an agreed caseload. -Co-ordinate the work of the Team. -Support development of skills and competencies in others. Essential Qualifications and training Nursing Registration with the NMCDegree in nursing or equivalentMentorship/Assessor QualificationDesirable Qualifications and training Specialist Practice Qualification in District NursingHealth assessment/ Leadership/ relevant modules Essential experience Community Nursing experienceLeadershipMDT workingCaseload ManagementClinical skills relevant to community nursing/ completed skills passport (inc LLA & doppler, compression & palliative care) For further information on the Job Description, main responsibilities and Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Assessor/Mentor
• Degree in nursing or equivalent

Desirable

• Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing
• Health assessment/ Leadership/ relevant modules

Experience

Essential

• Community Nursing Experience
• Leadership
• MDT working
• Caseload Management
• Community Nursing skills & skills document completed

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration Assessor/Mentor Degree in nursing or equivalent Desirable Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing Health assessment/ Leadership/ relevant modules Experience Essential Community Nursing Experience Leadership MDT working Caseload Management Community Nursing skills & skills document completed

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.

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. 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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kidsgrove Health Centre

Mount Road

Kidsgrove

ST74AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kidsgrove Health Centre

Mount Road

Kidsgrove

ST74AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, you're in luck.

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has an opportunity to join our Older Adult Mental Health Bromley Ward at St Georges Hospital in Stafford.

Bromley Ward is an acute inpatient facility for individuals over 65 years presenting with a functional mental health condition or early stages of dementia, requiring admission for assessment and treatment with a planned discharge into the community.

We provide inpatient facilities for older adults with mental health problems and we are looking for caring, compassionate individual to work within our older adult service who are committed to providing high quality care and treatment to our patients. Working in an older adult environment can be challenging, but with the right team, positive attitude and resilience we are rising to the challenge and reaping the reward of being able to support people during their most difficult times.

Please note you must be able to work night shifts on rotation.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering a high quality clinical service to patients and their families.
• Acting as named nurse to a group of patients under the direction / supervision of the person identified with continuing responsibility.
• Participating in therapeutic group work programmes.
• Taking charge of the ward in the absence of the ward manager and deputy ward manager.
• You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and contributing to; the formulation of the person's needs and the development of a relevant plan based upon the person's negotiated goals and relevant evidence based interventions.
• You will, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, provide nursing interventions to support the person to meet their agreed goals and coordinate and/ or participate in the review of progress towards those goals, utilising recommended outcome measures, involving the service user and any identified carer throughout the clinical

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pa pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-RJ-26-8299717

Job locations

St Georges Hospital - Bromley Ward

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

What is it like to be an Inpatient Mental Health Nurse at MPFT? - YouTube

With you in our team, we will empower you to work innovatively, showing a commitment to providing compassionate care and a strong desire to improve the patients experience. You will be able to apply the philosophies of engagement, recovery and positive care in your work with your patients.

Your career with us will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the volume of applications we receive.

Job description Job responsibilities Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube What is it like to be an Inpatient Mental Health Nurse at MPFT? - YouTube With you in our team, we will empower you to work innovatively, showing a commitment to providing compassionate care and a strong desire to improve the patients experience. You will be able to apply the philosophies of engagement, recovery and positive care in your work with your patients. Your career with us will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the volume of applications we receive.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse and active on NMC Register.
• Conforms to NMC requirements and working and active on the NMC register

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Experience of formulating assessments, planning, co-ordinating and supporting people within a hospital setting.
• Experience of providing care and interventions within a health setting including specialist mental health settings.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the need for multi-disciplinary working
• Standard keyboard skills required for inputting onto RiO.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with older adults in mental health services.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse and active on NMC Register. Conforms to NMC requirements and working and active on the NMC register Experience and Skills Essential Experience of formulating assessments, planning, co-ordinating and supporting people within a hospital setting. Experience of providing care and interventions within a health setting including specialist mental health settings. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for multi-disciplinary working Standard keyboard skills required for inputting onto RiO. Desirable Previous experience working with older adults in mental health services.

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.

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. 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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital - Bromley Ward

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital - Bromley Ward

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced practitioners with a criminal justice interest, to work in the Sussex Health & Justice Liaison and Diversion Service. The post holder would be expected to work within the Outreach Team across the Sussex area. This will include providing high quality assessments of people attending Police Custody and Court, and supporting people with liaison and diversion to supportive services in the local area. The service will be delivered to people of all ages including those under the age of 18yrs who present with any vulnerability including but not limited to; mental health, physical health, learning disability, head injury, unemployment, housing, educational needs etc. The role will also specialise in supporting children and young people who enter into the criminal justice system.

Main duties of the job

The main focus of the outreach service is to support vulnerable adults and children to engage in the services available in the community. This may mean supporting people to health appointments, engagement in mental health and drug and alcohol services. Support is also provided with accessing online therapeutic interventions. The team provide psychosocial approaches and guidance to help address health inequalities and support approaches to help reduce the risks of reoffending.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

We are offering an opportunity for 2 x Band 5 NMC Registered Staff Nurses to join our Specialist Pelvic Health Team based at Longton Cottage Hospital on a permanent basis.

We are looking for Band 5 nurses who are committed to providing high standards of holistic care to our patients to join our busy, supportive & friendly team. This is an excellent opportunity for highly skilled nurses looking for a new challenge within a speciality, managing patients with continence needs

We are a clinical treatment service delivering advice and treatment, via telephone clinics, face to face clinics and in patients own homes, enabling them to improve their quality of life around their continence needs.

By joining our team you will be able to experience the difference this makes to our families within the community.

The service operates Monday - Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) 09:00 - 17:00

Due to the nature of community working, ability to travel across the patch to provide care to patients is essential.

Main duties of the job

As a highly skilled NMC Registered Band 5 nurse you will work in collaboration with the muti-disciplinary team and colleagues to:

Promote independence and support patient centred care planning.

Provide care directly to patients on the caseload with complex bladder and/or bowel conditions

Work autonomously, in line with your scope of practice, competence and policies.

Handover patient information to the wider team, document patient information effectively.

Escalation of patients needs as appropriate.

You will receive support into the role through induction, training and beyond. There will be opportunities for personal development and career progression if desired.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

We are offering an opportunity for Band 5 NMC Registered Staff Nurses to join our Community nursing teams in North Staffordshire.Opportunities currently available in our services include:

• Biddulph & Kidsgrove PCN based at Kidsgrove Health Centre
• Hanley Bucknall & Bentilee PCN based at Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre
• Newcastle South PCN based at Bradwell Hospital

We are looking for nurses who are committed to providing high standards of holistic care to join our busy, supportive & friendly teams. This is an excellent opportunity for highly skilled nurse looking for a new challenge or looking to return to Community Nursing.

Many people would be unable to live at home without the support they receive from the Community Nursing teams and community services are admitting patients with a more complex acuity than ever before, with increasingly specialist treatment and care being provided by highly skilled staff. Our Community Nursing teams assess, plan and deliver nursing care to patients within their own homes, in line with evidence-based practice.

It is a privilege to care for patients in their own homes, and by joining our team you will be able to experience the difference this makes to our families within the community.

This role includes daytime working, including weekends and cover of early morning shifts starting from 7am when required.

Due to the nature of community working, ability to travel across the patch to provide care to patients is essential.

Main duties of the job

As a highly skilled NMC Registered nurse you will work in collaboration with the muti-disciplinary team and colleagues to:

Promote independence and support patient centred care planning.

Provide care directly to patients on the caseload with a range of nursing needs (palliative & end of life care, long term condition management, medication administration, complex wound care and bladder & bowel management)

Work autonomously, in line with your scope of practice, competence and policies.

Handover patient information to the wider team, document patient information effectively.

Escalation of patients' needs as appropriate.

Lone working with the support from the wider team.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Job summary

We are delighted to offer an excellent opportunity for a NMC Registered Band 5 Triage Nurse to join our friendly and supportive East Staffordshire Care Coordination Centre in Burton.

We are looking for a passionate nurse who is innovative, motivated and enthusiastic with excellent communication and organisational skills to contribute to the delivery of a high-quality service within the community nursing environment.

You will contribute to the effectiveness and efficiencies of our community nursing teams by using your skills and nursing experience to support the team with triage of calls and referrals made to the community nursing teams. You will actively liaise with patients; carers and service providers to support clinical decision making and make appropriate decisions following comprehensive remote triage (using available information from referral information and electronic clinical systems) to ensure the safe management, in response to calls and referrals received by the community nursing service.

You are activity encouraged to develop skills via our CPD programmes, and you will be well supported by your peers and team leaders to do this.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Community Triage Nurse, you will have professional and clinical knowledge of community nursing to provide remote triage of calls and referrals made to the community nursing teams in East Staffs.

As Part of this role, you will be expected to:

• Understand the scope of the community nursing service and the role of other MPFT and external services within each Primary Care Network. To ensure referrals are directed to the most appropriate service (including directing to emergency services where needed).
• Occasional delivery of care to patients in a community setting in order to maintain up to date clinical experience.
• Whilst not providing regular face to face patient contact the post holder will need to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the clinical aspects of community nursing to resolve clinical queries over the phone and to enable effective remote assessment and clinical triage. This includes palliative care (particularly symptom management and support to families in the last few days of life); wound care; medication management; diabetes management; catheter and bowel care.
• Have supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the triage lead nurse; including coordinating the team; allocating work to team members; resolving and escalating issues; coordinating the daily huddle and group chat and representing the triage team on the community nursing capacity calls.
• Occasional supervision of students and new nurses joining the community nursing team.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Integrated Out of Hours Community Nursing Team as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse. This is a permanent role, with vacancies across Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and Norton Canes. Successful candidates will be required to work across two of these bases.

The service operates between 16:00 and 08:15, seven days a week, covering evening and night shifts. This may particularly appeal to nurses seeking a flexible alternative to traditional working patterns.

We cover approximately 1,047 square miles, therefore a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. You must be willing and able to travel extensively across the locality to meet service and patient needs.

We are looking for experienced nurses with strong clinical and leadership skills who are ready to develop within a senior role.

You will be supported to become a confident and authentic leader, developing skills in leadership, advanced clinical practice, resilience, wider healthcare systems and supporting others, while fostering a culture of safe, compassionate and high-quality care.

This is a varied and rewarding opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership expertise while making a real difference to patients and colleagues.

Main duties of the job

The role will focus on coordinating and leading shifts, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of care across the Out of Hours service. You will triage, assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with complex needs within the community setting.

Working closely with colleagues across the wider leadership team, you will support the effective delivery and development of the service while maintaining awareness of the wider local and national healthcare agenda.

We are looking for a proactive, flexible and dynamic nurse with excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills. You will be confident in clinical decision-making, managing competing priorities and positively challenging practice where appropriate to promote safe, high-quality care.

As a senior member of the team, you will act as a positive role model, consistently demonstrating and embedding the Trust's values and behaviours. You will take responsibility and accountability for your actions, professional development and agreed objectives, while supporting colleagues to deliver high standards of patient care.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our supportive and friendly Community Nursing Ambulatory clinic team based across Cannock and surrounds as a Band 5 NMC Registered Nurse.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about being part of a team delivering the highest standards of wound care, tissue viability and catheter care to patients within a clinic setting and occasionally within their own home.

Within the community we are seeing more complex and acute patients than ever before, with increasingly specialist treatment and care being provided by highly skilled staff. Working within our Community Nursing Team you will support, assess, and treat patients with a variety of health needs, delivering high quality, evidence-based practice.You will holistically support patients to manage their long term conditions and care needs within the community and support patients with tissue viability needs and catheter management.

We offer bespoke training, support and personalised ongoing professional development into a variety of career pathways.

You will be required to travel independently across a geographical area.

Main duties of the job

As band 5 Community Nurse, you will have a commitment to providing holistic care to patients in a clinic setting and be able to work on your own initiative and work well within a team.

As part of this role, you will be expected to:

Assess new service user referrals and care/support needs.

Provide care directly to patients on the caseload with a range of nursing needs (complex wound care, pelvic health, medication administration).

Promote independence and support patient centred care planning.

Work autonomously, in line with your scope of practice, competence and policies.

Handover patient information to the wider team, document patient information effectively.

Escalation of patients' needs as appropriate.

About us

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

*INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY*

Do you see the news about people who have committed offences and think "send them to prison" if the answer is yes then this definitely is not the job for you!However if you think "I wonder what happened to that person to cause this behavior" or " what could help this person not to commit further offences" then this could be the job you are looking for.We are looking for an Integrated Offender Health Navigator to join our expanding Integrated Offender Health (IOH) Team based in Telford and Shrewsbury, who would be part of a team who is passionate about supporting people to address their needs and divert them away from criminal behaviour. Whilst helping other agencies understand how or why these individuals have found themselves making the decisions that they have.If you are thinking that you don't have the experience with this cohort or that you are not sure if it's for you please do not hesitate to contact us for a chat, you may be just what we are looking for!

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of job:o Independently undertake face to face and electronic screening to support the identification of multiple vulnerabilities of people who have been in contact with the criminal justice system.o Work within limitations and escalate to Practitioner as appropriate.o To support Practitioners, STR Workers and Lived Experience workers and Admin as necessary.o Provide an embedded service in police custody suites, courts and Outreach, working within legislation requirements, such as PACE (1984).o Work as part of a team with the freedom to work independently, particularly in relation to providing advice to service users, carers, and professionals who contact the service.o Work with service users in conjunction with other professionals, to devise and implement effective individualised programmes of support.o Liaise with other agencies as required dependant on the person's presentation, work closely with other agencies, such Custody and Health Care Professionals, and community agencies.o Actively promote the service to external agencies as a positive example of user led services.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-SB-26-8301602

Job locations

Redwoods Centre

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for working within a multi-disciplinary team, with the flexibility of working across the Shropshire area, dependent on skill and service need. The Post holder with be part of a multi-disciplinary team, primarily completing screenings of individuals needs at different stages of their journey through the Criminal Justice System.The post holder will use screening tools to identify health and social care needs. The post holder will assist individuals to navigate health and social care services to address identified needs, will be required to complete onward referrals where appropriate and provide short term intensive support to patients and their families. The post holder will also be responsible for completing Court Reports outlining individuals needs that may need be taken into account when decisions about charging and sentencing are made.The post holder will work in a trauma informed way, providing appropriate liaison to prevent an individual having to re-tell their story.The post holder will require additional vetting from West Mercia Police / His Majestys Prison Service for roles based within the Police Custody settings and Prison Settings.The post holder will be required to provide high quality information to key decision makers in youth and criminal justice agencies, including the police, courts, probation and Youth Offending Teams (YOTs).

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for working within a multi-disciplinary team, with the flexibility of working across the Shropshire area, dependent on skill and service need. The Post holder with be part of a multi-disciplinary team, primarily completing screenings of individuals needs at different stages of their journey through the Criminal Justice System.The post holder will use screening tools to identify health and social care needs. The post holder will assist individuals to navigate health and social care services to address identified needs, will be required to complete onward referrals where appropriate and provide short term intensive support to patients and their families. The post holder will also be responsible for completing Court Reports outlining individuals needs that may need be taken into account when decisions about charging and sentencing are made.The post holder will work in a trauma informed way, providing appropriate liaison to prevent an individual having to re-tell their story.The post holder will require additional vetting from West Mercia Police / His Majestys Prison Service for roles based within the Police Custody settings and Prison Settings.The post holder will be required to provide high quality information to key decision makers in youth and criminal justice agencies, including the police, courts, probation and Youth Offending Teams (YOTs).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards) or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a range of vulnerabilities which may include mental health, physical health, learning disabilities, abuse, addiction and social issues
• Experience of working with a range of statutory, non-statutory agencies

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community based setting
• Experience and / or sound knowledge of the Criminal Justice System
• Experience of implementing personalised care plans or rehabilitation
• Experience of individual and group work

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards) or equivalent experience. Experience Essential Experience of working with a range of vulnerabilities which may include mental health, physical health, learning disabilities, abuse, addiction and social issues Experience of working with a range of statutory, non-statutory agencies Desirable Experience of working in a community based setting Experience and / or sound knowledge of the Criminal Justice System Experience of implementing personalised care plans or rehabilitation Experience of individual and group work

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Redwoods Centre

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Redwoods Centre

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a NMC Registered Band 6 Senior Nurse Co-ordinator to join our Discharge to Access (D2A), Home First Service based in the surrounding areas of East Staffordshire.

The Home First Team provides clinical support for patients in the community to either avoid potential hospital admissions or to support people to return home through the Discharge to Assess Pathway following a period of acute care in hospital.

We pride ourselves on the delivery of quality care to community patients, many with complex needs and we actively promote the philosophy of self-care and the promotion of independence whilst offering the facilities of rehabilitation and assessment. The ethos of the team is to facilitate safe hospital discharges for patients leaving acute care and to offer them nursing support in their own home environment so they can remain in their own home and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.

As an efficient and effective team member you will work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team alongside the Operational Leadership to ensure high quality care delivery to service users and provide specialist assessment and care planning in conjunction with service users and carers.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to work shift patterns covering a 24/7 365-day period. You will also be required to travel independently over a large geographical area.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Nurse Co-ordinator you will assess, manage, plan and deliver care whilst providing support to your peers and team leader.

As part of this role, you will also so be expected to:

Triage referrals for the discharge to assess pathway in line with the referral criteria.

Provide holistic complex assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. For example, Chronic Disease Management, Tissue Viability, Palliative Care.

Supervise pre-registration students.

Work collaboratively and actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies.

Actasarolemodelandmotivateteam membersinworkingtowardsan innovativeandhigh standard of practice.

Participateinthedevelopmentofaneffectiveteamandthedevelopmentof productive working relationships throughout the Trust.

• Take an active interest in working parties and groups within the Trust to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols and guidelines.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

Are you a Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, you're in luck.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has an opportunity to join our West Older Adult Community Mental Health Team - based at Park House, Cannock. The post is full time Monday to Friday.

The post holder will be joining 12 other psychological professionals within the team, including qualified psychologists, CAPs, a Trainee CBT therapist and Assistant Psychologists. There is regular clinical supervision, therapy specific supervision including CFT, EMDR. and a commitment to training. The post holder would also have the opportunity to be involved in research, service evaluation and delivery.

Main duties of the job

Working in a skilled and motivated older adult community mental health team that values a range of interventions and support to help people in their recovery journey.

Delivering a high-quality service to service users and their families as part of a collaborative and supportive team.

Key-working of an identified caseload with access to regular and robust supervision.

Delivering assessment, formulation and psychologically informed interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to service users experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties. Interventions are primarily individual but may include groups in the future .

You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, including risk, and contributing to; the formulation of the person's needs and the development of a relevant plan based upon the person's negotiated goals and relevant evidence-based interventions. You will, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, provide interventions to support the person to meet their agreed goals and coordinate and/ or participate in the review of progress towards those goals, utilising recommended outcome measures, involving the service user and any identified carer throughout the clinical pathway.

You will be involved in the roll out of psychological interventions training such as our Supporting Wellbeing Programme. You may be involved in undertaking audits and service evaluations. You will be a valued member of the team.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

17 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

301-LBG-26-8253999

Job locations

Park House

Cannock

WS11 1JN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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You will be joining an older adult mental health service that has been rated Outstanding by the CQC and where the contribution of psychology is a highly valued core element of the service. We have excellent relationships within the service, across the Trust, and with local partners. The older adult psychology team is well-respected and valued, friendly, fun-loving and research active. We pride ourselves on our flexible and adaptable approach to service delivery and the role we play.

Job description Job responsibilities Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTubeorcopy and paste into browser to watchhttps://bit.ly/4buATxw Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTubeorcopy and paste into browser to watchhttps://bit.ly/44KxWXs MPFT - Adult Mental Health Services South Staffs - YouTubeorcopy and paste into browser to watchhttps://bit.ly/3K3B7ju You will be joining an older adult mental health service that has been rated Outstanding by the CQC and where the contribution of psychology is a highly valued core element of the service. We have excellent relationships within the service, across the Trust, and with local partners. The older adult psychology team is well-respected and valued, friendly, fun-loving and research active. We pride ourselves on our flexible and adaptable approach to service delivery and the role we play.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours Degree in Psychology - Single or Joint honours (with substantial relevant experience in research or clinical activities if the award received is 2:2 or less).
• Completion of accredited Clinical Associate in Psychology apprenticeship MSc.
• Evidence of training/CPD to develop knowledge and theory relevant to work in the specialism.
• Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society via qualification recognition or by alternative route.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Health sector voluntary sector or undertaking local engagement work.
• Experience of working with client groups with serious mental health problems.

Desirable

• Some experience of using psychological test equipment for use in formal testing situations
• Experience of working in a multi-professional team

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Honours Degree in Psychology - Single or Joint honours (with substantial relevant experience in research or clinical activities if the award received is 2:2 or less). Completion of accredited Clinical Associate in Psychology apprenticeship MSc. Evidence of training/CPD to develop knowledge and theory relevant to work in the specialism. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society via qualification recognition or by alternative route. Experience Essential Experience of working in a Health sector voluntary sector or undertaking local engagement work. Experience of working with client groups with serious mental health problems. Desirable Some experience of using psychological test equipment for use in formal testing situations Experience of working in a multi-professional team

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.

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. 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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Park House

Cannock

WS11 1JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Park House

Cannock

WS11 1JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced RMN with a passion for working in a fast paced environment?

We are looking for a senior RMN with experience of working in mental health services to join our integrated Mental Health & Substance Use Service at HMP Dovegate, a Category B facility for remand an sentenced adult males.

You would be joining a professional and compassionate multi disciplinary team committed to Recovery focussed and trauma informed approaches to care. The Service is responsible for assessment, planning and the delivery of a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions to support mental health and substance use needs for the men under our care.

This role is specifically designed to support early screening assessment and support for men in the early days in custody

Main duties of the job

Working effectively within the team you will provide evidence based interventions. You will manage a caseload and will be required to undertake assessments and reviews. Using the Care Programme Approach, you will be a care coordinator, communicating effectively with those involved in the care of people in custody up to release. The role will require you to be a reflective practitioner, eager to work collaboratively with individuals, carers and other professionals to contribute to the delivery of an effective, dynamic, integrated mental health and substance misuse service. You will work with individuals from initial assessment through to discharge, which can include transferring care to other providers such as hospitals or CMHTs whilst working with a variety of agencies in the Offender Health Pathway. You will help to rehabilitate and support service users to live hopeful and fulfilling lives as members of the community. Inclusion (part of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) has prison substance misuse and mental health teams across the country and you will benefit from training and development opportunities as well as the support of an NHS employer experienced in providing prison healthcare for many years.

About us

Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex. We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

We are looking for enthusiastic, innovative and engaging Band 5 NMC Registered Nurses who have a passion for the delivery of high quality patient care within the community to join our Acute Care at Home - Virtual Wards.

Our Virtual Ward is a new and innovative service which offers face to face acute care in the patient's own home. The Virtual Ward has an agreed admission criteria which works in partnership with supporting care services and the aim of the service is to reduce length of acute hospital stay and/or avoid hospital admission; this leads to quicker recovery and reduces disruption to patients', and their carers' lives. This means we can proactively manage people living with frailty at home, and for those that have a sub-acute episode we can improve a patient's experience and outcomes. In addition, this means we have more space in our hospitals for acutely unwell patients and reduces the pressure on urgent care.

You will be able to prioritise your own workload without supervision, have an excellent patient focused approach and use your initiative as well as work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This role is delivered in-person and works on a 7 day per week shift basis. Fixed term for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

By joining the Virtual Ward Team you will be responsible for the clinical assessment of the needs, development of programmes of care, and for the implementation and evaluation of theseprogrammes for patients and their relatives.

As part of this role you will also be expected to:

• Provide a high standard of clinical nursing within the ward / department.
• Take charge of the ward when rostered and assessed as competent to take on the roles and responsibilities of leadership and supervision
• Act as a role model to Nursing Associates, Healthcare Support Workers, students and trainees
• To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team.Participate in MDTs and Board Rounds
• Supervise / assess clinical support workers
• Participate in case review meetings
• You are required to have access to a vehicle and hold a valid, in-date driving licence.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our supportive and friendly Community Nursing team based in Perton, South Staffordshire as a Band 5 NMC Registered Nurse.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about being part of a team delivering the highest standards of palliative & end of life care to patients in their own homes and with a strong interest in complex, specialist wound & pelvic health care.

Within the community we are seeing more complex and acute patients than ever before, with increasingly specialist treatment and care being provided by highly skilled staff.Working within our Community Nursing Team you will support, assess, and treat patients with a variety of health needs, deliveringhigh quality, evidence based practice.You will holistically support patients to manage their long term conditions and care needs within the community and support patients with acute care needs to receive treatment (such as IV antibiotics) without an avoidable hospital admission.

We offer bespoke training, support and personalised ongoing professional development into a variety of career pathways.

You will be required to travel independently across a large geographical area.

Main duties of the job

As band 5 Community Nurse, you will have a commitment to providing holistic care to patients in their own homes, be able to work on you own initiative and work well within a team.

As part of this role, you will be expected to:

Assess new service user referrals and care/support needs.

Provide care directly to patients on the caseload with a range of nursing needs (including palliative care, complex wound care, pelvic health, medication administration).

Promote independence and support patient centred care planning.

Work autonomously, in line with your scope of practice, competence and policies.

Handover patient information to the wider team, document patient information effectively.

Escalation of patients' needs as appropriate.

About us

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

The Triage Nurse will provide triage assessment, clinical support, assistance and professional expertise to all health care professional referrers requiring assistance and support with Admission Avoidance and hospital discharges.

The Service will be the access point for all community nursing referrals for the Locality referrals professionals requiring Health or Social Care Services.

The triage nurse will provide clinical triage and support where appropriate. This may range from signposting the referral caller to the appropriate service, making a direct referral to another service or offering immediate clinical advice or treatment.

The post holder is expected to represent the organisation in a professional and courteous manner at all times and provide advice and information using a level of clinical understanding and professional judgement.

To establish and maintain excellent communication links with all Health and Social Care Professionals.

To work independently, exercising assessment and evaluation skills to take a clear and comprehensive referral, for the community nursing teams in the locality obtaining all relevant documentation as appropriate for referral.

Main duties of the job

To work as a key member of the Local Access Point to ensure professionals are able to make referrals through one single point of access

To provide high quality, clinical triage using knowledge, skills and critical thinking and professional judgement

To control and manage calls effectively by using skilled questioning, active listening and excellent verbal communication skills in a calm, professional manner

Work as a member of the nursing team in conjunction with other professionals to promote seamless patient care.

Be prepared to work flexibly, in the interests of self-development and exigencies of the service. To actively participate in the on-going development of the role and support the development of the protocols and processes within the service.

To possess the ability to prioritise tasks, cases and situations appropriately to ensure effective delivery during periods of high demand.

To liaise and communicate clinical information verbally and/or via technical links to healthcare partners to ensure continuity of care for the caller

To refer any issue or concerns outside the scope of post holders responsibility or professional registration promptly to the Operational Lead/Manager.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Practitioners (RMN, RNLD, RGN or Social Workers/ Allied Health Professionals) with a criminal justice interest, to work in the Black Country Health & Justice Outreach/Reconnect Service. The post holder would be expected to work in the community within Black Country in the Outreach element of the team but may also incorporate other areas of Health & Justice, such as the Reconnect Service, Police custody or court. This will include providing high quality assessments of people attending and being released from Police Custody/Prison and supporting people under the care of the Outreach/Reconnect Team. The service will be delivered to people of all ages including those under the age of 18yrs who present with any vulnerability including but not limited to; mental health, physical health, learning disability, head injury, unemployment, housing, educational needs etc.H&J is not itself a treatment service, but it is an identification, assessment and referral service. The role will involve assessing; accessing; and implementing a wide and, at times, complex range of care services for people over the age of 18 with increasingly complex needs.

The successful applicants must be experienced in risk assessment, highly motivated and someone who is looking for a new challenge and have the skills to make a difference.

Main duties of the job

1. Working in a Health and Justice (H&J) Outreach/Reconnect service within the Black Country, dependent on skills and service need.2. Delivering a high quality clinical service to patients and their families.3. Managing complex assessment in Custody, Court and the Outreach/Reconnect service. Responsible for clinical and caseload supervision of other team members where identified.4. Diverting and Liaising with multiple criminal justice, police and other partners.5. Identify, assess and refer people of all ages with a wide range of mental health, learning disability, substance misuse and/or social vulnerabilities when they first come into contact with the youth and adult criminal justice systems on suspicion of having committed a crime.6. When a person is assessed as having single or multiple vulnerabilities, they will be referred to the appropriate treatment or support service and an appropriate package of care and/or support will be instigated.7. Accurate, timely information on the person will be shared with police and the courts (with an individual's consent where necessary) to ensure that any charging, sentencing or disposal decisions are based upon an authoritative assessment of their mental health, any learning disability and whether they have a substance misuse issue.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-RJ-26-8277461

Job locations

Crescent House

Bilston

WV14 0BZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead on specialist assessments (within service specification) in conjunction with service user and carer, helping to promote self-determination, choice and autonomy. Provide written reports for Crown or Magistrates Courts or to attend and give verbal evidence as required. To offer considered recommendations to these bodies. Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice/policy. Assess patient's individual care needs, agree and refer on to appropriate agency. Complete and contribute to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence. Maintain effective reporting systems by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions. Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of H&J processes. Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at team level. Assist in ensuring that the aims and objectives of the service (as set by the Team Leader) are fulfilled and to identify factors which may inhibit these from being achieved. The post holder will be required to work within the NMC Code of Practice/registered professional guidelines. Assist in the implementation of evidence-based practice and participate in research and other projects as required.

Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead on specialist assessments (within service specification) in conjunction with service user and carer, helping to promote self-determination, choice and autonomy. Provide written reports for Crown or Magistrates Courts or to attend and give verbal evidence as required. To offer considered recommendations to these bodies. Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice/policy. Assess patient's individual care needs, agree and refer on to appropriate agency. Complete and contribute to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence. Maintain effective reporting systems by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions. Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of H&J processes. Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at team level. Assist in ensuring that the aims and objectives of the service (as set by the Team Leader) are fulfilled and to identify factors which may inhibit these from being achieved. The post holder will be required to work within the NMC Code of Practice/registered professional guidelines. Assist in the implementation of evidence-based practice and participate in research and other projects as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Learning Disability Nurse/Registered General Nurse on NMC Register or Registered Social Worker/Allied Health Professional.
• Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or Foreign qualification where certified by the Professional Social Work regulatory body. Ensuring current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body at all times.

Desirable

• Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level.
• Psychological intervention Qualification including EMDR, CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT, Structured Clinical Management

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with Service Users who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
• Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with health problems in a community setting.

Desirable

• Experience of engaging with Children and Young People and their families.
• Experience of presenting at local/national level

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Learning Disability Nurse/Registered General Nurse on NMC Register or Registered Social Worker/Allied Health Professional. Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or Foreign qualification where certified by the Professional Social Work regulatory body. Ensuring current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body at all times. Desirable Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level. Psychological intervention Qualification including EMDR, CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT, Structured Clinical Management Experience Essential Experience of working with Service Users who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with health problems in a community setting. Desirable Experience of engaging with Children and Young People and their families. Experience of presenting at local/national level

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.

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. 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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crescent House

Bilston

WV14 0BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crescent House

Bilston

WV14 0BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aBand 6 or Band 5-6 Developmental- Community Mental Health Nurse in our Adult Community Mental Health Team based in Lichfield.

The team in Lichfield is multidisciplinary and provides high-quality care for service users that experience mental health conditions. The team is part of the wider Integrated Mental Health Team covering Lichfield & Burntwood and links together for CPD events, supervision and partnership working.

We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse who has a keen interest in working with this client group to provide a holistic overview and lead on the care and treatment of the person's journey through to recovery. The successful candidate will provide nursing leadership with the MDT, support junior colleagues in their development and facilitate student nurses in their training.

If appointed a Band 5-6 you will be supported to achieve a core set of competencies over a 12-month period. Upon successful completion you will progress to a Band 6.

Main duties of the job

• Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, which includes, specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer and evaluation of individual treatment plans.
• Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring, and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
• Administer medication, complying with relevant Trust procedures and NMC Guidance.
• Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care.
• Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Pathway guidance including; pharmacological and psychologically informed interventions.
• Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £48,117 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-RJ-26-8255465

Job locations

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the below videos showcasing why you should grow your career at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube

The Integrated Mental Health Team is an innovative secondary care community team that is guided by collective leadership, providing evidence-based psychological and medical interventions to patients with a wide range of complex mental health needs. The IMHT supports service users with a wide range of mental health needs from anxiety and depression to severe and enduring mental illness.

The successful candidate can expect the following:

• Support with settling into the team and developing into the role.
• Right from the start of joining the team, a clear and ongoing conversation about your skills and personal career progression, which is managed through the Trusts appraisal process.
• A commitment to supporting you to remain up to date with your practice and develop skills through formal and informal training.
• Regular, high quality clinical and managerial supervision.
• Warm, friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Collective leads who are committed to the psychological and physical wellbeing of staff in the pathway.
• A continual commitment to embrace lean methodology to improve the quality of the services provided for patients/their carers and the experience of staff working within the pathway.
• You will belong to a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team which includes nursing colleagues, allied health professionals, psychologists, psychiatrists, support workers and peer support workers.
• Our last CQC inspection achieved Good throughout the trust making us a great trust to work for.
• Staff wellbeing is at the heart of the organisation with regular events held throughout the year. See our twitter feed @mpftBigShoutOut and #mpftBigSoothe

The usual hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am 5pm. You will also be required to have access to suitable transport as this role will require you to travel over a large geographical area.

Please see attached documents for the full job description and person specification for both Band 5 and Band 6 role dependant on your route.

If you would like to view the Core Competencies Framework as part of the development role, please contact Vickie Griffiths on the details attached.

Please note: You will be required to achieve the expected competencies within 12 months.This means that you must meet certain skill, knowledge, or performance standards (competencies) within a time frame of 12 months from starting the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Check out the below videos showcasing why you should grow your career at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube The Integrated Mental Health Team is an innovative secondary care community team that is guided by collective leadership, providing evidence-based psychological and medical interventions to patients with a wide range of complex mental health needs. The IMHT supports service users with a wide range of mental health needs from anxiety and depression to severe and enduring mental illness. The successful candidate can expect the following: Support with settling into the team and developing into the role. Right from the start of joining the team, a clear and ongoing conversation about your skills and personal career progression, which is managed through the Trusts appraisal process. A commitment to supporting you to remain up to date with your practice and develop skills through formal and informal training. Regular, high quality clinical and managerial supervision. Warm, friendly and supportive colleagues. Collective leads who are committed to the psychological and physical wellbeing of staff in the pathway. A continual commitment to embrace lean methodology to improve the quality of the services provided for patients/their carers and the experience of staff working within the pathway. You will belong to a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team which includes nursing colleagues, allied health professionals, psychologists, psychiatrists, support workers and peer support workers. Our last CQC inspection achieved Good throughout the trust making us a great trust to work for. Staff wellbeing is at the heart of the organisation with regular events held throughout the year. See our twitter feed @mpftBigShoutOut and #mpftBigSoothe The usual hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am 5pm. You will also be required to have access to suitable transport as this role will require you to travel over a large geographical area. Please see attached documents for the full job description and person specification for both Band 5 and Band 6 role dependant on your route. If you would like to view the Core Competencies Framework as part of the development role, please contact Vickie Griffiths on the details attached. Please note: You will be required to achieve the expected competencies within 12 months.This means that you must meet certain skill, knowledge, or performance standards (competencies) within a time frame of 12 months from starting the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered mental health nurse (NMC)
• Active on NMC Register

Desirable

• Psychological interventions qualification (CBT, EMDR, CAT, DBT, Family Therapy)
• Registered practice assessor for students

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of extensive post registration experience of working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties
• Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
• Experience of assessing, planning, coordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered mental health nurse (NMC) Active on NMC Register Desirable Psychological interventions qualification (CBT, EMDR, CAT, DBT, Family Therapy) Registered practice assessor for students Experience Essential Evidence of extensive post registration experience of working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs Experience of assessing, planning, coordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting Desirable Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously

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.

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. 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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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