Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic clinical services manager to lead our 3 teams who work with those who have Dual Diagnosis and substance misuse issues.
SIAS (Solihull Integrated Addiction Service) is a well-established partnership led by BSMHFT with Aquarius, Welcome and Changes UK based at Newington Centre.
Recovery Near You is a Wolverhampton based a partnership led by NACRO with BSMHFT and Aquarius delivering substance misuse services.
Both services are high-quality recovery orientated substance misuse services for young people and adults
The COMPASS Programme is a trust-wide service working with clients who experience both severe mental health and substance use difficulties.
The successful applicant will ensure that the current strong partnership links, commitment to excellent evidence based clinical treatment and to recovery are maintained and developed within the services.
We are looking for someone with experience of leading partnership services, a background in mental health and substance misuse treatment services and with the right skills to lead teams effectively.
The post is for 37.5 hours per week
For further information please contact Joanne Davis joanne.davis9@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be expected to offer overall professional clinical leadership and management to the managers of all services
- The post Holder will ensure effective partnership working within the SIAS and RNY service and ensure reporting to contracts and commissioners is completed within agreed timescales
- To ensure effective data collection and monitoring of activity within the teams
- To support the Contracts manager with contract management and reporting
- To support the refocus of The Compass Programme and develop the Compass service within the agreed plan going forward.
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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in relevant subject or working towards or equivalent relevant experience in mental health and substance misuse services
Desirable
- Professional registration in a health related profession
- Quality assurance or management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant operational/ team management and leadership experience
- Experience of community nursing and/or multi-agency working
- Demonstrable post registration experience of managing teams
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Primary and Secondary Care Services and Addiction Services
Skills
Essential
- Higher levels of organisational, communication and people management skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain partnership working/relationships
- To be able to demonstrate motivational leadership skills and drive new initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in relevant subject or working towards or equivalent relevant experience in mental health and substance misuse services
Desirable
- Professional registration in a health related profession
- Quality assurance or management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant operational/ team management and leadership experience
- Experience of community nursing and/or multi-agency working
- Demonstrable post registration experience of managing teams
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Primary and Secondary Care Services and Addiction Services
Skills
Essential
- Higher levels of organisational, communication and people management skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain partnership working/relationships
- To be able to demonstrate motivational leadership skills and drive new initiatives.
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.
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) .
Additional information
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) .
