Job summary To be responsible for the assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to service users and their carers within the acute hospital. To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team. As part of a team you will deliver a proactive clinical service focusing on improving healthy wellbeing whilst also reducing the burden on acute hospital facilities through driving timely discharge and utilising integrated community pathways to reduce readmission Main duties of the job Will work as a generic liaison mental health nurse 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 are maintained Will be responsible for ensuring the promotion of equality, diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation Take responsibility for identifying and contributing to the training needs necessary in providing quality evidence based care as appropriate Support senior colleagues in the effective assessment and delivery of the liaison clinical service 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 10 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 436-6962508 Job locations Midland Metropolitan Hospital Grove Lane Sandwell B66 2QT Job description Job responsibilities 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 are maintained Will be responsible for ensuring the promotion of equality, diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation Take responsibility for identifying and contributing to the training needs necessary in providing quality evidence based care as appropriate Support senior colleagues in the effective assessment and delivery of the liaison clinical service Job description Job responsibilities 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 are maintained Will be responsible for ensuring the promotion of equality, diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation Take responsibility for identifying and contributing to the training needs necessary in providing quality evidence based care as appropriate Support senior colleagues in the effective assessment and delivery of the liaison clinical service Person Specification observation Essential RMN qualification Relevant experience Good team working ethic Excellent assessment skills Understanding risk assessment Considers Service user perspective Person Specification observation Essential RMN qualification Relevant experience Good team working ethic Excellent assessment skills Understanding risk assessment Considers Service user perspective 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 Midland Metropolitan Hospital Grove Lane Sandwell B66 2QT Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)