Job summary
The Forensic Intensive Recovery Support Team/Service (FIRST) are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and professional CPN Manager to join our service.
We are looking for someone who is passionate and will ensure that good quality care is provided to service users.
Are you an effective leader who possesses various qualities ranging from innovation, problem solving, empathy and patience? If so this could be the role for you.
The Forensic Intensive Recovery Support Team/Service is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary outpatient team addressing individual needs through tailored packages of care. The service work across inpatient forensic mental health services to facilitate timely, safe, discharges from secure services into the community.
Main duties of the job
The post holder would provide leadership within the Community Psychiatric Nurse Team and undertake managerial responsibilities commensurate with the banding; this would include allocation and oversight of the work of the CPN's within the team including supervision and personal development. They would also be expected to take a role, under the direction of the Team Manager and Clinical Service Manager in service innovation and development.
The post holder will have clinical case load oversight and will hold a small caseload.
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
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered mental health nurse
- Evidence of post registration additional training
Desirable
- First Degree level
- Leadership/ Management Qualification.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within forensic mental health
- Care coordinator experience.
Desirable
- Experience of leading on audit and/or research activity related to clinical practice
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered mental health nurse
- Evidence of post registration additional training
Desirable
- First Degree level
- Leadership/ Management Qualification.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within forensic mental health
- Care coordinator experience.
Desirable
- Experience of leading on audit and/or research activity related to clinical practice
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Raeside Community Services Building
Reaside Drive, Birmingham Great Park
Rubery, Birmingham
B45 9BE
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
