Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a triage clinician to join our Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT) in South Birmingham. The main duties of the role will include triage, assessment and brief interventions for patients with mental health difficulties being referred from primary care. Our community mental health services are well-established teams, as part of the BSOL community transformation programme, we are looking to increase our Neighbourhood Mental Health Team with this role, focussing on supporting GP colleagues with initial triage and assessment of mental health difficulties. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of national change and developments in the delivery of community mental health care. The development of our Neighbourhood Mental Health Team is an essential service which we are in the process of evolving in line with the NHS Long Term Plan. You will be responsible for providing mental health triage, assessment and outcomes based Intervention for service users within the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. You will be responsible for triaging new referral's, identifying need and best course of advice, support or intervention. You will be responsible for promoting psychosocial wellbeing by identifying and then supporting pathways for service users and carers. Main duties of the job The post holder: Will be responsible for supporting the daily triage and assessment of new referrals Will consolidate historical information for new referrals into the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, and support the daily triage meeting. Will be responsible for the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of 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 between 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. Support colleagues in the effective assessment and delivery clinical service of the individuals within the assigned case load. 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. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 436-6959553 Job locations Longbridge Community Health Centre Longbridge Health Centre 10 Park Way, Birmingham Birmingham B45 9PL Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Essential criteria Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse/OT/social worker/Psychological Therapist/Psychological Practitioner Relevant post registration experience in mental health Desirable Comprehensive assessment skills and risk management skills. Person Specification Essential criteria Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse/OT/social worker/Psychological Therapist/Psychological Practitioner Relevant post registration experience in mental health Desirable Comprehensive assessment skills and risk management skills. 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Longbridge Community Health Centre Longbridge Health Centre 10 Park Way, Birmingham Birmingham B45 9PL Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)