Community Psychiatric Nurse

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is growing and changing. We provide specialist mental health, learning disability and community services across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. We’re looking for people who care about others, take responsibility, treat people with respect and have the confidence to speak up and shape what comes next.

We’re focused on the future, with a clear Trust Strategy and our Best for the Black Country programme driving improvement across our services and communities.

What we do

· Adult and older adult mental health

· Children and young people’s mental health

· Specialist learning disability services

· Community healthcare for children, young people and families in Dudley

Why join now

We’ve got real momentum. Clear priorities and our Best for the Black Country work mean things are moving in the right way, fast.

Our culture is built around being compassionate, accountable, respectful and empowering each other - you’ll see this in how teams support patients and colleagues every day.
You’ll be looked after. Flexible working, family-friendly policies, supportive teams, proper wellbeing support and opportunities to learn and develop.

There’s room to grow. A wide range of services, space to try ideas and a voice that’s heard.

It’s a great place to live. Diverse communities, good transport links, strong schools and green space, with a lower cost of living than many city regions.

What it’s like to work here

You’ll join friendly, skilled teams who look out for each other. We plan together, share pressures and celebrate wins. You’ll be encouraged to take ownership, speak up and learn from experience. New starters get a warm welcome and clear induction; early careers colleagues have preceptorship and buddying; experienced staff can lead, teach and innovate.

Who we are

We’re 4,000+ colleagues from many backgrounds, committed to improving health and wellbeing for our communities and for each other. If you’re interested in the role but don’t meet every requirement, please apply — we value potential, different perspectives and people who want to grow.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Armed Forces Community

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, service leavers, military spouses and members of the wider Armed Forces community. We recognise the valuable skills, experience and attributes developed through military service and are committed to supporting the Armed Forces community in their careers.

Job overview

To be responsible for assessing the mental health needs of individuals referred to the team and to lead in the development and implementation of therapeutic interventions to address that identified need. In the absence of the Team Manager, the post holder will report to the Clinical Lead/Community Operational Manager. Job description – CPN Post, Band 6. There is an expectation that the post holder will work with wider community services including primary care and the voluntary sector. To be part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides evidence based interventions to meet the mental health needs of adults and their families. To work towards own professional development. The post holder will have responsibility for a caseload and will be proactive in the assessment of client need and implementation of packages of care.

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Working for our organisation

We offer personal and professional development through training and shadowing.

You can expect to receive monthly supervision/reflective practice and an annual personal development conversation.

We are proactive in supporting your health and wellbeing with various supportive resources available

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties:

To provide individual or group interventions to service users and/or carers in accordance with care plans.
To support and monitor service users and to share as appropriate with relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team/other services.
To provide care appropriate to their level of training as specified within the NMC
To seek advice and guidance from Senior Staff as appropriate.
To demonstrate effective communication with service users/carers /members of the Multidisciplinary team and other services
To accompany staff on community visits as required.
To attend clinical meetings and provide feedback as appropriate.
To contribute to the development of the community team for adult with mental health difficulties.
Responsible for supporting the care co-ordination process for an allocated number of individual service users.
To actively participate in training sessions, team/care plan review meetings and supervision as appropriate.
To support service users to engage effectively with the agreed Care Plan and access appropriate services provided on a regular and consistent basis.
Positively promote independent living of service users within community.
Developing a rapport based within appropriate and transparent boundaries.
Provide regular and therapeutic activities to service users and their carers in developing and managing their independence.
To be aware of the escalation process to highlight any service user potential risk in a timely manner to contribute to ongoing risk reduction and management
Help service users gain access to resources to include benefits and welfare rights.
Provide information on health promotion.
Assist in identifying early warning signs of relapse by monitoring the service users’ progress, level of functioning and mental state and alert the appropriate staff involved in their care.
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Job description – CPN Post, Band 6
To maintain adequate records as required by existing procedures, entering appropriate details on the service users’ records as necessary.
To undertake other duties as may be determined from time to time within the general scope of the post and service needs.
Participate in the planning of protocols to develop the service.
Ensure the care of patients is assessed and planned by self and other members of the multi-disciplinary team according to the patient’s individual needs.
Provide nursing interventions to contribution to the functioning of the multi-disciplinary team.
Participate in the duty system responding to queries and crisis that may arise and taking appropriate action.
To provide Duty Worker role within the team.
Apply appropriate skills of prioritisation, decision making and in planning and implementing interventions taking account of clinical risk factors and personal safety.
Apply assessment, interpretation and judgement skills in assessing and managing clinical risks.
Ensure the appropriate risk tools are completed and recorded accurately.
Manage a defined caseload fulfilling the role of care co-ordinator and facilitating allocation and discharge to and from the caseload.
Encourage service user and carer involvement in all aspects of assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
Ensure carer’s needs are identified and facilitate onward referral to appropriate services for assessment where necessary.
Delegate, oversee and monitor care provided by support staff to ensure required standards are maintained and delivered.
Ensure care packages are regularly reviewed and evaluated.
Participate in multi-disciplinary ward reviews.
Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide holistic care related to service user choice.
Provide specialist information, education and advice within the primary care setting including GPs and others.
To take an integrated approach to working with GPs and other primary care practitioners and services
To be responsible for the safe storage, administration and recording of medication.
Administration and monitoring of medication to facilitate compliance and concordance to treatment for service users attending depot clinics or requiring depot administration in their home.
Participate in the local depot clinic
Jon
Job description – CPN Post, Band 6
Assess and monitor service users’ response to medication providing information and advice and taking action as necessary.
Recognise and respect the rights of the service users
Recognise the diversity of service users under the Protected Characteristics including personal preferences and identify any unmet needs.
To support MHA assessments with appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team
Compiles reports for various legal processes in relation to the MHA 1983.
Complies and submits reports for service users regarding nursing /residential placements.
To attend placement panels to support application for funding
To deliver psychological interventions to meet the service users needs.
To attend regular management and clinical supervision and regular
To engage with teams arrangements for reflective practice.
Ensure service Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are adhered to, i.e. 72 Hour Follow Up
To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality service.
To work with trust safeguarding leads and other agencies regarding child and adult safeguarding and ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to.
To apply highly interpersonal skills in order to deal with potential aggression with service users who may be in crisis and place themselves at risk
Communication and Documentation
Ensure effective communication practices are in place, particularly in regards to care and progress, to include service users, carers, the multidisciplinary teams and wider services.
Ensure an integrated approach to service delivery by maintaining close working links with other areas of the Trust.
Attend local meetings as agreed with the Team Manager.
Provide and receive complex and/or sensitive information an appropriate manner.
Maintain the confidentiality of all information relating to service users and the organisation.
Produce comprehensive, accurate and up to date service user records based on local Trust policies and NMC Record Keeping Standards.
Provide timely and accurate statistical information as required.
To use the electronic record system, currently RIO
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Job description – CPN Post, Band 6
Uphold and monitor the standards and values of the trust and that those of the local team are maintained
To produce clinical reports / letters / care plans and risk plans using relevant data systems.
Development and Training
Participate fully in the Trusts Performance Review Procedures.
Ensure mandatory training is maintained and up to date
Encourage engagement in sharing knowledge and information with the multi-disciplinary team in order to upskill self and others.
Staff to attend psychological skills training to deliver evidence based therapeutic intervention
Maintain a professional portfolio and NMC Revalidation for registration to practice.
Report and discuss any professional concerns with the Team Manager.
Participate and provide clinical supervision sessions with other members of the team.
Assist with recruitment and induction of new staff.
Participate in the induction, education and training of student nurses and allied professionals.
Engage in annual Personal Development Conversation (PDC) review to identify training and development needs.
To assist in the development of staff in progression posts
Research and Development
Participate in the auditing of quality standards of care, in line with the requirements of clinical governance.
Make appropriate responses to the outcomes of quality audits.

Applying and timelines

We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so please apply soon. We shortlist after the closing date and will contact shortlisted candidates usually within two weeks. If you haven’t heard by then, you haven’t been shortlisted. Please check your email for updates and contact Recruitment for feedback.

As part of our commitment to fairness, openness and accountability, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar or formatting, we expect that the content of your application especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions is written by you.

Pay and contracts

Most NHS roles are paid under NHS Agenda for Change. With us, your starting point is set against the advertised band and your relevant NHS service, with progression through annual increments.

Medical and Very Senior Manager roles follow separate national pay frameworks, not Agenda for Change. Details are provided in each advert and during recruitment.

Standards and checks

· Clinical posts up to and including Band 4 are expected to hold the Care Certificate. If you don’t have it yet, we’ll support you to complete it in post.

· Some roles require a Standard or Enhanced DBS check under part V of the Police Act 1997. Having a criminal record won’t automatically prevent employment - we consider the role and individual circumstances.

· We are an equal opportunities employer, offer flexible working, and are a smoke-free Trust.

Inclusion, equality and adjustments

· We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is treated with dignity, feels respected and is able to thrive.

· We are an anti-racist, disability-inclusive and LGBTQ+-inclusive Trust.

· We welcome applications from under-represented groups and people with lived experience relevant to our services.

· Disabled applicants can request consideration under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme where essential criteria are met, and you can ask for reasonable adjustments at any stage.

Our culture and values

Best for the Black Country is our improvement journey. Our values Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and Empowered guide how we work every day.

That means:

taking time to understand people and respond with kindness
being open and taking responsibility for our actions
listening and valuing different perspectives
supporting each other to speak up, improve and make a difference

You’ll see this in how teams work together and in the impact you can have on local people.