Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse - Older Adults CMHT

Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse - Older Adults CMHT

Closing date: 04 August 2026

Job summary
*Previous applicants need not apply*

We are looking for a Band 6 nurse with experience working with Older Adults to join our Older Adult CMHT. We are a supportive, dedicated, caring team who strive to ensure we provide excellent care.

Working alongside the wider MDT you will be responsible as the Care Coordinator of a caseload. This will include completing initial assessments and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of older adult service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality, and via a job plan.

You will be responsible to provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, and act up for the Hub Manager in their absence as appropriate.

You will act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.

You will also undertake duty work as allocated.

Main duties of the job
The post holder:

• Will act as an independent practioner within a defined community setting, while liaising with other professionals as necessary.
• Will manage a defined caseload and provide supervision to others as 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 take part in the duty rota, be expected to take a senior role especially in the absence of the team manager and to work as part of a team and help with any cover arrangements as required.
• 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.
• Participate as an active member of the duty system including the undertaking of emergency assessments

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.

Details
Date posted: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year, per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 436-7973767-A
Job locations: Solihull OA CMHT - Maple Leaf Centre, 2-4 Maple Leaf Drive, Birmingham, B377JB, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Registration
Essential

• Registered RMN

Desirable

• Post registration training

Experience
Essential

• Mental Health Nursing experience

Desirable

• Experience working with Community Mental Health

Experience
Essential

• Working with Older Adults

Desirable

• Working in Dementia Care

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).

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: Solihull OA CMHT - Maple Leaf Centre, 2-4 Maple Leaf Drive, Birmingham, B377JB, United Kingdom
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Employer contact details
Team Manager: Chelsea Jarvis
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