Band 6 Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

Are you a n RMN with a minimum of 2 years CAMHS experience?

Would you like to work in a clinically interesting, diverse, rewarding and highly supportive environment with opportunity for CPD?

If yes then we are really interested in meeting you.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Referral Management Centre, supporting children, young people and families who are seeking mental health advice and support.

The team is comprised of a range of different clinicians, all working together to help patients get to the right pathway for support they need. You will be supported by a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist within the service, and you will support the junior clinical support workers in out team.

A usual day for you would include; attending our safety huddle to think about any planned tasks for the day and any learning from the previous day. You will then spend time either completing initial screens of referrals coming in, or undertaking more detailed clinical triages. These clinical triages may include reviewing the current referral form, looking at any clinical history we have on our systems, speaking to the young person (or loved one) to hear their voice and understand their needs, speaking to wider agencies to understand their views and support, all with the aim to make a safe triage decision to get the patient on the right pathway for support. Your day will end with an end of day safety huddle, checking for any support needed before you finish for the day.

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The post holder will be providing clinical advice and undertaking rapid clinical triage for cases referred for mental health support. This can include children and young people facing common mental and emotional health conditions, requiring specialist pathway support such as eating disorders or early intervention in psychosis or those who may need crisis support.

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.

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.

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.