Total 2 job vacancies by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

You are invited to join the George Ward team as the housekeeper, you will be required to maintain standards of cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness on the ward. You will be required to support the senior nurse/ward nursing team in the maintenance and development of housekeeping services by providing modern, professional housekeeping services on the Ward.

The primary purpose of the role is to alleviate the housekeeping workload of nursing staff enabling them to focus on quality patient care.

One of the other job essentials is working closely with the infection control link/lead to adhere to the principals of the infection control guidelines.

Responsible for providing a housekeeping service to the ward.
Responsible for ensuring ward food and linen orders are maintained.
Responsible for serving meals and ensure patients dietary requirements are met.
Responsible for overall quality control for housekeeping functions, housekeeping staff, and volunteers that may perform housekeeping functions.

To participate in the annual Individual Performance Review process and Personal Development Plan undertaking training & development as identified in line with the requirements of the Knowledge & Skills Framework



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.

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

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This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.


Specialty Doctor - Psychiatry (CESR development post)

Acute Inpatient wards – General Adult Psychiatry

BSMHFT is excited to present one of our recently developed progression posts for psychiatrists interested in working towards entry onto the Specialist Register via the CESR route.

The post on offer is to work at the Eden and George ward in Northcroft Hospital as an SAS doctor. This is within a 16-bedded male inpatient ward in George ward and 8-beds in Eden ward .

The acute inpatient unit offers excellent opportunity to manage male patients with an acute mental illness that are require hospitalisation . Working with a consultant psychiatrist, the day-to-day clinical management of 24 male patients will be most of the role. There will also be an opportunity to work closely with the locality home treatment team to manage better flow of patients through the acute pathway

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and an appreciation of the opportunities and challenges of working within culturally diverse areas of Birmingham. You will have sound clinical skills and be approved, or eligible for approval, under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act. You will have full registration with the General Medical Council and experience of psychiatry at a Core Training grade. Excellent communication skills, team working skills and flexibility are essential. You will be encouraged to participate in continuing professional development, audit, research and teaching and partake in the monthly SAS academic programme at our excellent Uffculme training centre in Moseley

With hands on support from consultant colleagues, including portfolio development and exposure to a wide range of experience (including Psychotherapy) to aid competency achievement, this is a great opportunity for experienced psychiatrists, looking to make the next move in their career.

Part of this great opportunity will provide:
• Personalised portfolio
• Access to the RCPsych’s CPD Online
• Support in gaining research competencies
• 1.5 SPA sessions per week
• Involvement in our academic programme and teaching
• Regular clinical supervision & separate CESR mentor
• SAS Tutor support and CESR / SAS support forums

Please note that the CESR programme route is not expected, it is offered and supported.




This advert closes on Monday 29 Jul 2024