Job summary
This exciting opportunity is available to join an established team in a leadership role. The Meriden Family Programme was established in 1998 and the aim of the team is to improve the experience of families in contact with services locally, nationally and internationally. The programme is one of four national family intervention training providers approved by Health Education England . The post will be split between working on delivering training, supervision and consultation relating to supporting families to external organisations, and on improving the experiences of families in contact with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT).
Main duties of the job
Co-ordinating the delivery of family intervention training.Supervising clinicians in the delivery of Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT)Leading the programme's work on the CMHT transformation work in BSMHFTSupervising members of staff in the team.Working clinically with families using the model of BFTSupporting teams within BSMHFT to become more 'think family'Being involved in the team's research strategy
The post holder will form part of the management team of the Meriden Family Programme. They will
- be an experienced trainer and supervisor in Behavioural family Therapy
- supervise other members of the team
- lead on CMHT transformation work in BSMHFT
- delivering training and supervision on MS Teams
- involve experts by experience in training
- link up with external bodies e.g NHS England, Health Education England
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
Experience in delivering training and supervision in Behavioural Family Therapy
Essential
- Experience of delivering training courses
- Experience of delivering supervision
- Experience of influencing clinical practice towards families in a positive way
Experience - working with families
Essential
- Confidently delivering BFT to families
- Able to describe having contributed to positive outcomes for families
- Holds families and carers as central in the delivery of mental health care
Experience - working across cultures
Essential
- Experience of working across cultures
- Able to describe the factors to take into account when working with families from varying cultural backgrounds
Experience - understand the issue srelated to the implementation of family work
Essential
- Able to describe the factors that influence whether an organisation successfully implements family intervention
- Able to describe the issues that clinicians will describe as challenging their ability to deliver family work
Person Specification
Experience in delivering training and supervision in Behavioural Family Therapy
Essential
- Experience of delivering training courses
- Experience of delivering supervision
- Experience of influencing clinical practice towards families in a positive way
Experience - working with families
Essential
- Confidently delivering BFT to families
- Able to describe having contributed to positive outcomes for families
- Holds families and carers as central in the delivery of mental health care
Experience - working across cultures
Essential
- Experience of working across cultures
- Able to describe the factors to take into account when working with families from varying cultural backgrounds
Experience - understand the issue srelated to the implementation of family work
Essential
- Able to describe the factors that influence whether an organisation successfully implements family intervention
- Able to describe the issues that clinicians will describe as challenging their ability to deliver family work
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).
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.
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
Tall Trees, Uffculme Centre
80- Queensbridge Road
Moseley, Birmgham
B13 8QY
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
