Job summary
Are you a Non-medical nurse prescriber or a willingness to undertake the course as having Non-medical prescriber is an essential requirement to the post with a passion and interest in specialist mental health nursing? Are you looking to make a difference in mental health nursing or a challenging new career pathway? Then the Community Services for Older people at BSMHFT has an exciting opportunity for you.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic RMN who has or will complete the V300 Non-Medical Prescribing Course to join the Solihull OA CMHT in Marston Green.
As a Band 7 within the team, we are looking for someone with strong leadership and communication skills. You will have experience of working in the community, undertaking positive risk taking and working in a multidisciplinary way. The team has a strong person-centred approach, working with clients and carers to achieve positive outcomes for both.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering care to service users in a range of community settings. Other members of the team include Consultant Psychiatrists, Hub Manager, Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Development Lead, Assistant Psychologist, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Nursing Associates and Physical Health workers. The ability to work flexibly in multidisciplinary teams and in a range of settings is therefore essential.
The post holder will, in conjunction with the management team, provide strong clinical leadership and expertise to the multidisciplinary team, ensuring that high standards are maintained.
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will hold a caseload and will manage regular follow up and assessment clinics. They will work closely with the medical team to ensure effective patient flow and discharge management is maintained.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Nurse Qualification
Essential
- Qualified Nurse, Degree or diploma qualified.
Desirable
- First Degree level
- Independent Prescriber
- Completed medical management course
Responsibility
Essential
- Experience of managing a complex caseload
- History of holding responsibility and accountability for nursing decisions
- oExperience of supporting, managing and empowering nurses to make difficult clinical decisions and
Desirable
- Experience of leading on audit and/or research activity related to clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Mental Health Services
Desirable
- Significant experience of community mental health
- Experience of Older Adult Mental Health Services
Person Specification
Nurse Qualification
Essential
- Qualified Nurse, Degree or diploma qualified.
Desirable
- First Degree level
- Independent Prescriber
- Completed medical management course
Responsibility
Essential
- Experience of managing a complex caseload
- History of holding responsibility and accountability for nursing decisions
- oExperience of supporting, managing and empowering nurses to make difficult clinical decisions and
Desirable
- Experience of leading on audit and/or research activity related to clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Mental Health Services
Desirable
- Significant experience of community mental health
- Experience of Older Adult 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
