Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Occupational Therapy Team Lead to join our Sandwell Community Mental Health team. We are looking for a confident, compassionate leader to support the team of dedicated OTs, as well as overseeing the development and quality assurance of the OT service within Sandwell CMHT's.

This is a great opportunity to join a team of highly skilled clinicians working to make a difference in our community.

This is an exciting time to join our Organisation, as Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is undergoing a series of developments to establish new ways of working, to which you will contribute to on behalf of the profession.

Main duties of the job

o The post holder will work with other Trust Services and Agencies as required to ensure that the activity of their designated teams is coordinated in support of effective and efficient care pathways.

o To ensure Team Activity supports efficient use of resources in line with allocated budget.

o To ensure Team Activity is in line with required performance parameters and quality standards.

o To support business planning within the Adult Mental Health Division in line with their sphere of expertise and responsibilities

o The post holder will be an active clinical practitioner and will contribute directly to the clinical care activity of the Team

o To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality Occupational Therapy service.

About us

Employees will be expected to uphold the values of the Organisation and exhibit the expected behaviours aligned to the Trust's values

Job summary

Band 5 Adult Mental Health Inpatient Staff Nurse -Wolverhampton

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to make a direct difference to patients, carers and staff every day? If you are, then this is an exciting time to join our services, which have a strong reputation for innovation and as such you will support us to shape our services.

Across the whole of the region we provide:

• Adult and older adult mental health services.

• Specialist learning disability services.

• Mental health services for children and young people.

• Community healthcare services for children, young people and families in Dudley.

Our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare services that empower people to make the most of their lives."

Main duties of the job

To practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

To assess patients well being and related needs.

To plan, deliver and evaluate programs of care.

To be a named nurse and be responsible for care coordination and delivery of care programs for patients on caseload.

To monitor the well being of patients and contribute to protecting individuals whose health and well being is at risk in accordance with local policies eg observation policy, risk management policy.

To establish and maintain effective communication with the multi disciplinary team, service users and carers, about programs of care and routine and daily activities.

To maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the data protection act and professional code of conduct.

To involve service users, carers and relatives wherever feasible throughout episodes of care, offering choices at every opportunity.

About us

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.

Across the whole of the region we provide:

• Adult and older adult mental health services
• Specialist learning disability services
• CAMHS

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, after NHS England and NHS Improvement approved the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.

Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving.

We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Job summary

This is a substantive Consultant appointment which attracts a Recruitment and Retention Premium (RRP) of £20,000, payable as a recruitment incentive for new starters, subject to Trust policy and specific terms and conditions.

The Recruitment and Retention Premium will be paid over a three-year period as follows:

£10,000 on taking up post

£5,000 at the commencement of year 2

£5,000 at the commencement of year 3

This provides a total value of £20,000 over three years, subject to continued eligibility.

In addition, the post is eligible for relocation expenses of up to £8,000, in line with Trust relocation policy and subject to eligibility criteria.

Applicants wishing to claim relocation supportmustdeclare this at interview, as relocation support cannot be approved or applied retrospectively.

Recruitment and Retention Premia and relocation expenses arenon-pensionable, subject to ongoing eligibility, and will be paid in accordance with Trust policies in place at the time of appointment. The Trust reserves the right to amend or withdraw recruitment incentives in line with NHS Employers guidance and local policy. Any repayment provisions applicable in the event of early termination of employment will be set out in the written terms and conditions issued on appointment.

(For the full terms and conditions of these offers please contact Simon Pownall - Clinical Resourcing Lead [email protected])

Main duties of the job

There are opportunities for someone with an enthusiasm for leadership and innovation to become involved in active service improvement and partnership working with GPs and primary care is a focus of our development.

The Trust encourages the participation of medical staff in Medical Management and the there is strong support from the Clinical Directors.

As a training and teaching Trust there are opportunities to teach postgraduate psychiatric and GP trainees and undergraduates from Birmingham and Grenada Universities.

Links to local Universities have always been strong and input to Birmingham and Wolverhampton Universities is welcomed.

The post holder will work full time to a 10 PA Job Plan.

About us

Black Country General Adult Services

The General Adult Mental Health Service provides integrated inpatient and community care for adults with a wide range of mental health conditions across the four Black Country localities: Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell and Wolverhampton.Community provision is delivered through North and South Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) within each locality. The service operates a continuity of care model, enabling clinicians to work across both community and inpatient settings, ensuring seamless patient journeys, improved outcomes, and enhanced therapeutic relationships.

Job summary

To deliver the most innovative Mental Health Services, we need the most innovative Nurses.

BCHFT CRHT is always looking for ambitious, capable individuals who share our passion for making a difference.

Are you a passionate mental health nurse who wants to make a real difference to individuals and their families? Do you want to play an essential part in a person's recovery journey? If so, working with Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team could be for you!

Your primary work base location will be Sandwell however you will also be expected to work in other localities of Black Country when necessary.

Main duties of the job

Black Country Healthcare is looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses who will provide compassionate, person-centred care to adults experiencing mental health difficulties. Crisis resolution Home Treatment Teams offer rapid assessment and short term intensive treatment in order to support individuals and their family/carers during a mental health crisis. Through a recovery approach, we aim to prevent hospital admission or to facilitate discharge from hospital.

We follow a multidisciplinary team approach, consisting of nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, non-medical prescribers, occupational therapists, and support time recovery workers. You will find our teams extremely supportive whilst you are growing into the role. We have a good team spirit, and great team work is at the heart of the service.

About us

At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we're building a high-calibre, diverse and inclusive mental health workforce. One that will give talented professionals like you the opportunity to shape an outstanding service that will transform community mental healthcare and deliver happier and healthier lives all across our communities.

The Trust is rated 'Good' from CQC (Care Quality Commission) and will become the lead provider for mental health services across The Black Country . We have recently invested in newly created clinical divisions and are currently developing new models of integrated primary and secondary care for adults and older adults, as well launching a far-reaching inpatient strategy, working to eradicate dormitories and building new facilities.

This ambitious model is multi-agency and multi-disciplinary, opening the door for you to work in a collaborative and flexible way with partners, service users, carers and their families.

The Trust offers a flexible approach to working, opportunity for development and training, regular supervision, and annual personal development reviews.

Job summary

The Housekeeping role at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients and staff. As a Housekeeper, you will be responsible for ensuring that all areas are cleaned to national standards, delivering meal and beverage services, making beds, cleaning medical and hard equipment, managing linen quality, and reporting maintenance issues

To excel in this role, you need to have a keen eye for detail, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills are also important, as you will be working closely with clinical colleagues to support patient care

Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive and dedicated group of professionals who are committed to providing the highest quality of care. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients by ensuring they have a clean and comfortable environment during their stay. Additionally, you will be working in a dynamic and rewarding environment where your contributions are valued and appreciated.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of a Housekeeper at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust include ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. This involves performing scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment, and upholding all infection prevention and control measures

. Housekeepers are also responsible for delivering meal and beverage services, making beds, managing linen quality, and reporting maintenance issues

. Additionally, they ensure that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispensers

. Housekeepers may also undertake ad hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Facilities Supervisor - Housekeeping or nursing staff

About us

Working for the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities. The Trust is dedicated to providing high-quality mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services, ensuring that you are part of a team that truly makes a difference. With a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, professional development, and flexible working arrangements, the Trust supports you in achieving a healthy work-life balance while advancing your career. Additionally, the diverse range of roles available means you can find a position that aligns with your skills and passions, all within a supportive and inclusive environment. Joining the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust means being part of a forward-thinking organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive workplace culture.

Job summary

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join Kinver Ward at Bushey Fields Hospital. Kinver ward is a 16 bedded male acute mental health ward and 1 Place of safety bed.

The successful candidate will provide safe, effective and person-centred care to individuals experiencing a range of mental health needs.

You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care, manage clinical risks and support patients with their recovery goals. Working collaboratively with patients, carers and partner services, you will contribute to care planning, medication management, safeguarding and the maintenance of a safe therapeutic environment.

You will be expected to communicate effectively, maintain accurate clinical records and work in accordance with professional standards, Trust policies and the NMC Code. The role may involve supporting junior staff and students, responding to clinical incidents and contributing to service improvement.

This opportunity is suitable for a newly qualified or experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse who is committed to delivering high-quality care and promoting dignity, choice, inclusion and recovery.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating safe, effective and person-centred nursing care for individuals with mental health needs.

Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will:

• Manage an allocated caseload and act as named nurse for identified patients.
• Complete comprehensive mental health, physical health and risk assessments.
• Develop, review and evaluate collaborative care and recovery plans.
• Administer medication safely and monitor its effectiveness and potential side effects.
• Promote recovery, independence, dignity and involvement in care.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic clinical environment.
• Respond appropriately to changes in presentation, incidents and emergencies.
• Apply safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns promptly.
• Maintain clear, accurate and timely clinical records.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and partner agencies.
• Participate in handovers, ward rounds, clinical reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Support the supervision and development of healthcare support workers, students and newly appointed staff.
• Work in accordance with the NMC Code, relevant legislation, Trust policies and professional standards.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement and service development activities.

About us

We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate and person-centred mental health care. Our staff work together to create a supportive, inclusive and respectful environment where patients, carers and colleagues are valued.

As part of our organisation, you will be supported through a comprehensive induction, regular supervision, ongoing training and opportunities for professional development. We encourage staff to develop their clinical skills, contribute to service improvement and progress within their careers.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to staff wellbeing and offer access to a range of NHS benefits, including:

• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Occupational health and wellbeing support
• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working options, where service needs allow
• Salary sacrifice and staff discount schemes

You will be joining a dedicated multidisciplinary team that is focused on delivering safe, effective and recovery-focused care.

Job summary

B5 Staff nurses - FRIAR WARD

We are looking for nurses who can work at a fast pace and are able to balance a number of tasks at any one time.Our patient group can be demanding and challenging but also really rewarding. There is a strong senior nurse team, who are there to help and support with every aspect of ward life. You will be confident with electronic systems and able to maintain quality records whilst also ensuring you are providing quality care. You will be expected to take part in MDTs, tribunals and be primary nurse, You will liaise with community partners and peers, social workers, care commissioners and family.If you believe you have what it takes to be part of a team who work hard everyday then please apply.

Main duties of the job

Principal Accountabilities

To assess patients well being and related needs, raising health concerns both physical and psychological to the teams.

To plan, deliver and evaluate programs of care, working collaboratively the patient whenever possible.

To monitor the well being of patients and contribute to protecting individuals whose health and well being is at risk in accordance with local policies eg observation policy, risk management policy.

To establish and maintain effective communication with the multi disciplinary team, service users and carers, about programs of care and routine and daily activities.

To maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the data protection act and professional code of conduct.

To involve service users, carers and relatives wherever feasible throughout episodes of care, offering choices at every opportunity.

Ensuring support workers are completing the ward tasks and are completing observations in line with expectations and policy.

Helping drive development and change to support care of the patients on the ward.

About us

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, following the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (covering Wolverhampton and Sandwell) and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country. We are a new trust who are dedicated to innovating the care of those within our services ensuring that we continue to learn and grow.

We are currently successfully combining resources, strategies and a talented workforce to enable us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving. We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

We look forward to meeting you and hopefully welcoming you into this new exciting and dynamic trust.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

285-9443-MH

Job locations

Hallam Street

Sandwell

West Brom

B71 4NH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To contribute to quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, triangle of care.

To take an active part in developing knowledge ideas and to support evidence based practice.

To regularly take charge of the ward, taking responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of deputy/ward manager.

To delegate and supervise the work of junior team members as appropriate to level of ability.

To contribute to the development of junior members of staff and students, promoting an environment conducive to learning.

To provide the support workers with supervision.

To participate in regular management and supervision from ward manager/deputy ward manager.

To participate in regular individual performance reviews and development conversations about your goals and career aims.

To attend training courses that are mandatory, indicated in personal development plans or required by the needs of the service.

To work flexible shifts including Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays in accordance with service needs.

Job description Job responsibilities To contribute to quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, triangle of care. To take an active part in developing knowledge ideas and to support evidence based practice. To regularly take charge of the ward, taking responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of deputy/ward manager. To delegate and supervise the work of junior team members as appropriate to level of ability. To contribute to the development of junior members of staff and students, promoting an environment conducive to learning. To provide the support workers with supervision. To participate in regular management and supervision from ward manager/deputy ward manager. To participate in regular individual performance reviews and development conversations about your goals and career aims. To attend training courses that are mandatory, indicated in personal development plans or required by the needs of the service. To work flexible shifts including Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays in accordance with service needs.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• RMN/RLDN

Desirable

• has experience

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills

Person Specification Qualification Essential RMN/RLDN Desirable has experience Skills Essential oAbility to demonstrate good verbal and written communication 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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hallam Street

Sandwell

West Brom

B71 4NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hallam Street

Sandwell

West Brom

B71 4NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

To participate in the provision of an Estates service primarily undertaking electrical repairs, planned maintenance, small works and minor improvements.

It will be anticipated that some mechanical / building duties will be undertaken as training and experience is gained. Participation in the Trust's Estates tradesman on-call Rota to cover multiple sites is also required. A valid UK driving license is therefore essential.

Main duties of the job

The main duties :

• Deliver day-to-day electrical maintenance: planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault diagnosis and repairs, and installation/testing of new works.
• Carry out compliance testing and checks: portable appliance testing (PAT) and routine testing of essential systems (e.g., fire alarms, nurse call, generators), including interpreting/resetting BMS alarms.
• Follow Estates policies and safe systems of work: complete documentation, use PPE, work safely, and keep workshops/plant rooms safe and tidy.
• Support service delivery: record work on CAFM, liaise with wards/departments, supervise/oversee contractors and support/training of other staff.
• Provide flexible cover: assist other trades as trained, join emergency response/on-call rota, and undertake other reasonable Estates duties (including out-of-hours emergencies).

About us

Working in the Estates Team is practical, fast-paced, and service-focused with your day is a mix of planned jobs (PPM/small works) and re-active call outs to keep buildings safe and operational, often across multiple sites.

• Work is Varied work(repairs, minor improvements, inspections/compliance checks ).
• A strong safety and procedures focused (risk, PPE, permits, documentation/CAFM).
• Regular contact with wards/departments and contractors, so good communication matters.
• On-call/unsociable hours at times, including emergency response .
• A team culture that relies on flexibility and supporting other team members in other trades when needed.

Job summary

Following recent investment to support the transformation of community mental health nursing, we are pleased to announce that we are looking to recruit additional Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurses within the Community Recovery Services across the Sandwell locality.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a supportive and diverse, multi-agency team who are currently receiving significant investment aiming to transform community mental health services across the Black Country. We will develop a new community mental health way of working and modernise community mental health services, taking into account the particular needs of our four places (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton). Our new model will focus on supporting people living in their communities with mental health challenges.

Your role will include working as a Care Coordinator where you will have responsibility for managing a caseload of service users with mental health needs who have been referred to the team via a number of access points. As a further extension of this role you will also be involved in Crisis management as part of the duty system and you will undertake the role of the duty nurse on a rostered basis. You will work from our community base facility, via phone/agile working or within the service user's home.

Main duties of the job

(See JD)

As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, preferably with adult and community mental health experience, you will be responsible for assessing and formulating individual interventions, plans and outcome measures that promote recovery, in line with the recovery Model and relevant legislation for all people on your case load.

You will need to have an up to date knowledge of NHS policies and practices in mental health. The successful applicants will have previous experience of a range of therapeutic interventions and psychotropic medications. You will have proven ability to work with partner agencies, lead projects and motivate people to deliver them. You will have excellent communication skills with a flexible approach.The team is committed to provide safe, sound and supportive services. You will receive regular supervision, with opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service users' needs and organisational values.

About us

As a trust we are committed to ensuring staffs wellbeing, providing access to various networks, trust wide mindfulness groups, self-referral physio services, staff counselling. In addition to this you will have access to the Vivup services, Car lease schemes and other benefits.

We very much encourage site visits, so to arrange an informal visit or for an informal discussions about this post, please contact

Team Leader - Patricia Foote email address [email protected]

Clinical Lead Lucy Richards email address [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

285-2017-MH

Job locations

Quayside House

Rounds Green Road

Oldbury

B69 2DG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Everyone who lives in the Black Country, with their individual needs and experiences, will have fair access to mental health services that are sensitive to the needs of our Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton communities. When service users need help there will be one simple way to access mental health services (single point of access). This will be the same for anyone you go to for help (your doctor, hospital or care staff, community, carers and more). Service users will have a named mental health worker who will remain your key contact and who will help you access the right services and support for you (health, care and voluntary support). Service users will receive personalised care and support from people who have a range of skills and experience. Although they may belong to different health, care and voluntary organisations they will work together as one team to support them.

Job description Job responsibilities Everyone who lives in the Black Country, with their individual needs and experiences, will have fair access to mental health services that are sensitive to the needs of our Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton communities. When service users need help there will be one simple way to access mental health services (single point of access). This will be the same for anyone you go to for help (your doctor, hospital or care staff, community, carers and more). Service users will have a named mental health worker who will remain your key contact and who will help you access the right services and support for you (health, care and voluntary support). Service users will receive personalised care and support from people who have a range of skills and experience. Although they may belong to different health, care and voluntary organisations they will work together as one team to support them.

Person Specification

RMN

Essential

• RMN
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with staff at all levels both, internal and external , patients , carers, external agencies
• Specialist skills in assessing and formulating individual intervention plans for adults with mental health difficulties
• Ability to use own initiative and work without supervision
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Effective IT skills and administrative skills to support accurate record keeping
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
• Excellent risk assessment and management skills
• Ability to deal with challenging situations
• Post registration experience of working in multidisciplinary community mental health services
• Knowledge of government directives and current policies
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation including MHA 1983
• Knowledge of the safe storage, administration and monitoring the effectiveness of psychotropic medications
• Experience of organising own workload and managing competing demands
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines including adult and children safeguarding legislation
• Understanding of psychosocial interventions
• Organisational and time management skills
• Flexibility of working hours
• Personal Integrity
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Demonstrates a belief in working within person centre care approach
• Ability to lead and motivate projects and people
• Promotes recovery and social inclusion
• Ability to commute to meet the post requirements
• Good general standard of health
• An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A problem solving approach to professional practice
• Demonstrate Trust behaviours

Desirable

• community experience
• degree or posExperience of using a range of therapeutic interventions in a mental health context e.g. CBT, SFTt graduate study

Person Specification RMN Essential RMN Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with staff at all levels both, internal and external , patients , carers, external agencies Specialist skills in assessing and formulating individual intervention plans for adults with mental health difficulties Ability to use own initiative and work without supervision Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Effective IT skills and administrative skills to support accurate record keeping Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines. Excellent risk assessment and management skills Ability to deal with challenging situations Post registration experience of working in multidisciplinary community mental health services Knowledge of government directives and current policies Working knowledge of relevant legislation including MHA 1983 Knowledge of the safe storage, administration and monitoring the effectiveness of psychotropic medications Experience of organising own workload and managing competing demands Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines including adult and children safeguarding legislation Understanding of psychosocial interventions Organisational and time management skills Flexibility of working hours Personal Integrity Drive and enthusiasm Demonstrates a belief in working within person centre care approach Ability to lead and motivate projects and people Promotes recovery and social inclusion Ability to commute to meet the post requirements Good general standard of health An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines A problem solving approach to professional practice Demonstrate Trust behaviours Desirable community experience degree or posExperience of using a range of therapeutic interventions in a mental health context e.g. CBT, SFTt graduate study

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Quayside House

Rounds Green Road

Oldbury

B69 2DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Quayside House

Rounds Green Road

Oldbury

B69 2DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Clinical Psychologist, Wolverhampton Stroke & CNRT Service based at West Park Hospital (potential for this to be increased to 30 hours per week).

You may wish to discuss combining this role with another role within our Clinical Health Psychology Service.We would also encourage applications from recently qualified Clinical Psychologists who are interested in a development role, from band 7-8a. We are also expecting that some additional sessions in this service area will become available in the near future.

Main duties of the job

Are you a compassionate and committed Psychologist who champions inclusivity? Would you like to join our Clinical Health Psychology Service in Wolverhampton Stroke & CNRT Services to help facilitate coping and adjustment to the impact of Stroke and improve the mental health and wellbeing of people within our service.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a ClinicalPsychologist to work in our Stroke & CNRT Service based at West Park Hospital, in Wolverhampton. The post-holder will have an essential part to play in ensuring that psychological perspectives are taken into account across the service. You will provide specialised clinical input to individuals referred, and work closely with the multi-disciplinary teams working with this patient group. As well as work with patients and their families, you will also be part of our team supporting staff teams with training, consultation and supervision.

About us

The Clinical Health Psychology Service is a team of psychologists who aim to assist people in adapting to and developing creative solutions for living alongside physical health problems. The BCHFT Clinical Health Psychology Service currently operates across 3 geographical patches (Dudley, Wolverhampton and Sandwell and West Birmingham) with a number of contracts in each area.

We input to stroke services across all three areas and so you will be part of a larger team of Psychologists working within a range of services for people with stroke and other neurological conditions, so robust supervision and support will be provided.

Psychological Professions is a large professional group within BCHFT, so you will have access to wider support, learning and development opportunities beyond the CHP team.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our Forensic Community Learning Disability Team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is an interesting and varied role within a specialist service offering the opportunity to work with adults with learning disabilities who have forensic needs. This post is well established and is vacant due to be previous post holder gaining a place on the Clinical Psychology Doctorate.

We are looking for someone who can bring a thoughtful, collaborative and psychologically informed approach to the role. This role would suit someone who is keen to develop their clinical and professional skills within a specialist NHS psychology service and who is interested in working collaboratively with colleagues from a range of disciplines.

The team base is in Oldbury, and the successful candidate will be working across the Black Country in Walsall, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Sandwell with travelling between localities being a necessity of the role.

You will have opportunities to develop your experience across clinical work, group facilitation, MDT working and service evaluation and improvement.

We have excellent support for aspiring psychologists, providing regular Trust wide reflective practice and CPD opportunities. You will be supervised by a Senior Clinical Psychologist and you will also regularly work alongside trainee psychologists.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached job description.

- To administer standardised psychological assessment of clients and collect assessment data from a variety of sources.

- Responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of client harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns and taking all reasonable steps to protect the client. Responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of individuals who may be at risk.

- Under the supervision of an Applied Psychologist, supports the development of psychological formulation and intervention plans for individual clients and/or their carers. Negotiates the implementation of such plans with clients and/or their carers.

- Under the supervision of an Applied Psychologist, implements psychological interventions for individual clients, carers, families and groups.

- Under the supervision of an Applied Psychologist, to develop resources and materials to support the delivery of the service.

- To maintain appropriate records by adding to the patient's clinical notes and to provide written reports of psychological assessments and interventions.

- To contribute to service audit and development.

About us

In this role you will be a key part of our wider multi-disciplinary team of psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and psychiatrists. We work closely with our psychology colleagues within the rest of the Black Country Trust and with the local doctorate courses. Working as part of an effective and highly motivated multi-disciplinary team, with an essential commitment to multi-disciplinary working, you will receive regular supervision and support to develop your knowledge and experience and further your career. Many previous assistant psychologists have successfully applied to the local doctorate courses and the role also offers the opportunity to work alongside current trainees on placement with us in the Black Country.

Job summary

Community Mental Health Services are transforming! Would you like to be part of this exciting development?

As a result of investment we are looking for 1 full time band 3 Support Time and Recovery Workers, ideally with community experience, to work as a Support Time and Recovery Worker within the Community Mental Health Team serving the area covered by Dudley South based at The CMHT Hales view in Halesowen. The post is for 37.5 hours per week

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills; with the support of healthcare professionals, the Clinical Lead and Team Leader. Working alongside the Care Co-Ordinators, other Support Time and Recovery Workers and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team you will learn their roles and also be able to practice autonomously with their guidance.

Main duties of the job

You will be a Healthcare Support Worker or in an equivalent role, ideally with community experience in assessing mental health and implementing individual plans and outcome measures for adults with mental health problems and have a current knowledge of NHS policies and practices in mental health.

You will have an understanding of the Care Programme Approach. There will be an opportunity to develop your skill base in therapeutic interventions. You will have an ability to work with partner agencies and be supported by Care Co-Ordinators, the Clinical Lead and Team Leader to support service users' care.

The Team is committed to provide safe, sound and supportive services; you will receive regular supervision with opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service user needs and organisational values.

About us

As a trust we are committed to ensuring staffs wellbeing, providing access to various networks, trust wide mindfulness groups, self-referral physio services, staff counselling. In addition to this you will have access to the Viv up services, Car lease schemes and other benefits.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Sian Darington or Claire Robinson

Team Leader Clinical Lead

[email protected] [email protected]

Additional contact information

Hales view :

Tel No. 01384 325270

Site visits are encouraged, please contact either of the above to arrange this.

Job summary

Applications are invited for a full time Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry based at Bushey Fields Hospital Dudley. This is an existing post within a well-established supportive team working both on the in-patient wards and in the community, having retained the Continuity of Care model. Patients have access to local beds and strong links with community services and the CRHT team ensure that patients remain close to home. Community services are based in a large mental health centre where the successful applicant will work with 3 other consultants and their medical teams; CPNs; OTs; psychologists and social workers, providing sectorised services to the South of the borough.

Main duties of the job

There are opportunities for someone with an enthusiasm for leadership and innovation to become involved in active service improvement and partnership working with GPs and primary care is a focus of our development.

The Trust encourages the participation of medical staff in Medical Management and the there is strong support from the Clinical Directors.

As a training and teaching Trust there are opportunities to teach postgraduate psychiatric and GP trainees and undergraduates from Birmingham and Grenada Universities.

Links to local Universities have always been strong and input to Birmingham and Wolverhampton Universities is welcomed.

The post holder will work full time to a 10 PA Job Plan.

About us

Black Country General Adult Services

The General Adult Mental Health Service provides integrated inpatient and community care for adults with a wide range of mental health conditions across the four Black Country localities: Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell and Wolverhampton.Community provision is delivered through North and South Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) within each locality. The service operates a continuity of care model, enabling clinicians to work across both community and inpatient settings, ensuring seamless patient journeys, improved outcomes, and enhanced therapeutic relationships.

Job summary

The Older Adult Community Mental Health Teams are multi-disciplinary teams that offer assessment, treatment and care to Older adults who experience complex mental health difficulties including Dementia

The Clinical Lead in collaboration with the CMHT Manager will develop and coordinate a multi-professional approach providing evidence based mental health care to all those who use the service

To support operational management, and deliver clinical leadership and supervision to designated teams of staff.

To support the on-going day-to-day management of a multi- disciplinary team. To liaise with external/internal services including primary care to ensure that services are coordinated and that pathways into and out of the service are managed effectively and efficiently.

Main duties of the job

This is a leadership role and the post holder will work closely with the Team Manager, Operational Manager and Locality Matron to achieve positive outcomes in the teams' clinical management to:

Providing day to day clinical leadership ensuring the highest standard of care is maintained

• Identify the skill mix required for staff recruitment and support this process
• Audit case notes and care plans against approved audit tool.
• Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of interventions and treatments where there are complex issues.
• Support the learning outcomes as part of the PSIRF process
• Provide specialist knowledge and advice to the team and partnership agencies relating to mental health services.
• Undertake Care Co-ordination/ Key Worker responsibilities for a designated reduced case load of individuals

About us

We are delighted to be offering a fantastic opportunity to join Dudley Older Adult Community Mental Health Team as our Clinical Lead.

We are looking for an experienced clinician focusing on being person centred with Older Adults individuals who have complex mental health needs including those with Dementia Diagnosis .

You will be enthusiastic, dynamic and committed to leadership and multi-disciplinary working. We are looking for an effective leader who demonstrates various qualities ranging from innovation, problem solving and empathy and understanding.

Job summary

Applications are invited for a full time Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry based at Dorothy Pattison Hospital Walsall .

This is an existing post within a well-established supportive team working both on the in-patient wards and in the community, having retained the Continuity of Care model.

Patients have access to local beds and strong links with community services and the CRHT team ensure that patients remain close to home.

Community services are based in a large mental health centre where the successful applicant will work with 3 other consultants and their medical teams; CPNs; OTs; psychologists and social workers, providing sectorised services to the North of the borough.

Main duties of the job

There are opportunities for someone with an enthusiasm for leadership and innovation to become involved in active service improvement and partnership working with GPs and primary care is a focus of our development.

The Trust encourages the participation of medical staff in Medical Management and the there is strong support from the Clinical Directors.

As a training and teaching Trust there are opportunities to teach postgraduate psychiatric and GP trainees and undergraduates from Birmingham and Grenada Universities.

Links to local Universities have always been strong and input to Birmingham and Wolverhampton Universities is welcomed.

The post holder will work full time to a 10 PA Job Plan.

About us

Black Country General Adult Services

The General Adult Mental Health Service provides integrated inpatient and community care for adults with a wide range of mental health conditions across the four Black Country localities: Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell and Wolverhampton.Community provision is delivered through North and South Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) within each locality. The service operates a continuity of care model, enabling clinicians to work across both community and inpatient settings, ensuring seamless patient journeys, improved outcomes, and enhanced therapeutic relationships.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity available for enthusiastic Psychology Graduates wanting to progress their career by contributing to the promotion of psychological, emotional and behavioural wellbeing of adults with a learning disability residing in the Black Country. The two full time, permanent roles available are varied, rewarding and an opportunity to work as part of an MDT alongside psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and psychiatry colleagues.

Based in Wolverhampton CLDT or Sandwell CLDT (one post per base) the successful candidate will be supporting in the development, facilitation and evaluation of group based psychological intervention groups across the Black Country working alongside the four established Community Learning Disability Teams.

Please note - these are Black Country wide posts and the suitable candidate will need to be able to travel between sites regularly.

In addition to group-based work, you will be delivering 1:1 and systemically informed evidence-based interventions for individuals with learning disabilities and their support networks. There are opportunities to get involved in service development projects and we have excellent support for aspiring psychologists, providing regular Trust wide reflective practice and CPD opportunities. You will be supervised by an Applied Psychologist and will also regularly work alongside trainee psychologists on placement.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached job description.

- To administer standardised psychological assessment of clients and collect assessment data from a variety of sources.

- Responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of client harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns and taking all reasonable steps to protect the client. Responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of individuals who may be at risk.

- Under the supervision of an Applied Psychologist, supports the development of psychological formulation and intervention plans for individual clients and/or their carers. Negotiates the implementation of such plans with clients and/or their carers.

- Under the supervision of an Applied Psychologist, implements psychological interventions for individual clients, carers, families and groups.

- Under the supervision of an Applied Psychologist, to develop resources and materials to support the delivery of the service.

- To maintain appropriate records by adding to the patient's clinical notes and to provide written reports of psychological assessments and interventions.

- To contribute to service audit and development.

About us

In this role you will be a key part of our wider multi-disciplinary team of psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and psychiatrists. We work closely with our psychology colleagues within the rest of the Black Country Trust and with the local doctorate courses. Working as part of an effective and highly motivated multi-disciplinary team, with an essential commitment to multi-disciplinary working, you will receive regular supervision and support to develop your knowledge and experience and further your career. Many previous assistant psychologists have successfully applied to the local doctorate courses and the role also offers the opportunity to work alongside current trainees on placement with us in the Black Country.

Job summary

We are excited to offer a band 5 role for registered nurses within our Mental Health Support Team In Schools (Reflexions) (CAMHS).

Within the role we are happy to support newly qualified colleagues with their preceptorships as a part of the development role.

Main duties of the job

To be part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides preventative and early intervention mild to moderate evidence based interventions to meet the emotional health needs of young people and their families. Delivery of interventions is within the education settings.

About us

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.

Across the whole of the region we provide:

• Adult and Older Adult Mental Health services
• Specialist Learning Disability services
• CAMHS

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, after NHS England and NHS Improvement approved the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.

Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving.

We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Job summary

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN AS A CHILD WELLBEING PRACTITIONER AND BE A KEY MEMBER OF THE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TEAM IN SCHOOLS IN THE BLACK COUNTRY

2wte posts for Sandwell

2wte posts for Walsall

1wte post for Wolverhampton

Please note that whilst these posts are placed in the localities listed above there are times when working across the Black Country is required dependent on service need.

Band 4 transitioning to Band 5 once all course modules are completed, full clinical hours are gained as part of the training year and notification has been received from the university of a successful pass. Upon successful completion of the course you are expected to register with the BABCP or BPS and pay your annual fees.

The trainee CWP posts are training positions subject to successful completion of the course. Candidates will be expected to travel to Northampton University in the first year to complete their training. Attendance at university can be up to five days per week initially but does reduce considerably over the course to become more practical based.

Main duties of the job

The Mental Health Support Team for schools and colleges in the Black Country will be supporting approximately 365 settings in 2027 and is designed to deliver three core functions:

Evidence-based interventions for mild-to-moderate mental health issues;

To support thesenior mental health leadin each school or college to introduce or developwhole school or college approach

Provide timely advice to school and college staff and liaise with external specialist service to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.

During your training year you will develop skills and competencies to deliver short term interventions to young people in schools and colleges throughout the localities where they demonstrate a need for support with their emotional health and wellbeing. Some community work will also be required dependent on the needs of the young person and their family and how the service expands and develops.

About us

As a trainee Child Wellbeing Practitioner you will be expected to work under supervision as part of a dynamic mental health team in a creative environment where evidence-based interventions, new ideas and ways of working to support children and young people are actively encouraged. This approach requires flexibility and adaptability, and above all a passion for working with children and young people in educational settings. Over the course of the training year, the post-holder will, under supervision, develop knowledge and practice skills to employ a range of evidence based interventions for common mental health problems such as anxiety, low mood and friendship difficulties via direct individual and group support for children, young people and their parents, in line with the university expectations.