Band 6 CPN – OA Community West Hub Team (CMHT): Sponsorship Available

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Older Adult Mental Health Community services, where we are looking to recruit band 6 CPN to the WestHub Community Team.

The post holder will care co-ordinate a caseload of patients with complex mental health problems, and complete initial assessments within Older Adult Services. They should have a good understanding of the CPA framework and our responsibilities within it. They will work along side and within the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

They must be able to work independently and have the ability to prioritise and effectively manage their workload. The role requires close working with other members of our team, outside teams/agencies, and with our service users and families. The applicant will therefore need to be able to communicate effectively, and have skill with those who may be more difficult to engage.

The post holder will also be expected at times to cover other roles for periods of leave/absence, and will be expected to contribute to Trust/team initiatives as required.

The applicant must have a flexible and ‘can do’ approach, with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes,often at short notice. A positive attitude is essentialforeffective team work and management of the challenges and complexities within our work.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • registered mental health nurse

Desirable

  • 2 years post registration

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • knowledge of physical health issues
  • knowledge of MHA/safeguarding/governance
  • knowledge of medication

Desirable

  • experience of CMHT
  • experience of managing own caseload
  • Experience within Older Adult Services

Skills

Essential

  • ability to prioritise and manage work load
  • communication

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Resilience
  • positive, flexible attitude

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Closing Date: 23 November 2026

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