Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Older Adult CMHTs, part of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust.
As a registered nursing associate, you will be a member of the multidisciplinary team, helping to deliver bespoke physical and mental well-being interventions. This is a new addition to the OA CMHTs as part of the wider mental health community transformation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be predominantly providing care for service users suffering from serious and enduring mental illness. Offering nursing interventions in a wide variety of clinical, therapeutic and social forms with the aim of promoting health, wellbeing, self-autonomy and independence.
The post holders will be required to work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of high quality mental health care planning and risk management. This work will involve patients and their carers in the delivery of evidence based interventions/treatments, recovery focused work.
The nursing associate will work independently under the leadership of the registered nurse, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- NMC registered Nursing Associate
- Level 5 Foundation Degree In Health & Care
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Essential
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
- Experience of providing and receiving complex sensitive information
Desirable
- Competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice required
Essential
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- NMC registered Nursing Associate
- Level 5 Foundation Degree In Health & Care
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Essential
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
- Experience of providing and receiving complex sensitive information
Desirable
- Competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice required
Essential
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary 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.
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
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Hub CMHT
Juniper Centre
Moseley Hall Hospital, Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham
B13 8JL
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
