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Band 6 CPN - Mental Health Outreach Team for Homeless Rough Sleepers

Employer
Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Birmingham
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum, pro rata
Closing date
11 Feb 2023

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Profession
CBT therapist, Community mental health nurse
Grade
Band 6
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
We are looking to recruit a Band 6 CPN with significant experience of working with vulnerable groups with complex needs to join the Homeless Rough Sleeper Team who work in partnership with other commissioned statutory and third sector homeless organisations to deliver a holistic package of care to entrenched Rough Sleepers in Birmingham, in order to enable them to access accommodation and support for their complex lives to allow them the opportunity to change their lifestyle and lead healthier lives.

An ability to make relationships, provide sustained support to non-engaged individuals and work in sometimes difficult conditions are required and in return the post holder will be working as part of a NHSE project to end street homelessness in Birmingham and change the most vulnerable members of our community's lives for the better.

The team is based in a variety of venues, mostly within Birmingham city centre alongside colleagues from other organisations, the service will cover the hours of 6.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday (ability to work flexibly). The team has a strong clinical network including input from a consultant psychiatrist, senior psychologists, a clinical lead/nurse prescriber, CPN's and administration support with an emphasis on multidisciplinary working, case management and a team ethos to support a small number of individuals, whose lives this service is hoping to change for the better.

Main duties of the job

The post holder:
  • Will act as an independent practitioner within the community setting, while liaising with other professionals as necessary
  • Will manage a defined caseload and provide supervision to others if appropriate.
  • 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.
  • Will be responsible for actively prescribing within a defined area and for a defined group of service users


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.

Person Specification Substantive post qualification experience 2 Essential
  • Substantive post qualification experience
Desirable
  • Working in the community


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436-4984697

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