Job summary
Employer heading
Band 6 Duty Nurse - Solihull CMHT
Band 6
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a duty worker to support the team in managing the busy CMHT duty system for Lyndon CMHT and the Solihull CMHT HUB. The successful individual will work with a dedicated and hardworking team to work with individuals who are in crisis or in need of urgent intervention.
Main duties of the job
The post holder:
Will act as an independent practitioner within a defined community setting, while liaising with other professionals as necessary
Will be responsible for the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care within agreed parameters, and have a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation, which govern current service provision and audit.
Will be responsible for ensuring effective communication pathways exist.
Will be responsible for ensuring the promotion of equality diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.
Will be responsible for identifying and contributing to the training needs necessary in providing quality evidence based care as appropriate.
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Substantive post qualification experience 2
Essential criteria
- Substantive post qualification experience
Desirable criteria
- Working in the community
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paul Greaves
- Job title
- Hub Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01213014800
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