Job summary
Are you our keen to provide expertise and clinical leadership in the field of Learning Disability and Autism?
We are looking for an inspirational, and experienced senior leader in the field of Learning Disability and Autism who can drive our commitment forward to ensure we are providing the very best clinical care and experience for our service users.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will provide senior leadership to champion the LDA agenda within BSMHFT and will providing expert knowledge and advice at a strategic and operational level. The role will require face to face work in clinical areas across the Trust at a minimum on a weekly basis. You will be responsible for the implementation of key policy changes to improve the experience of people with learning Disability and Autism, ensure that LDA training, supervision and specialist help is available to frontline clinical staff.
The post-holder will be key in maintaining sustainable and meaningful relationships with key multi-agency partners both at a system regional and national level. As part of the Corporate Nursing Team working closely with nursing and AHP colleagues you will be supported by leads from across the Trust with extensive knowledge in mental health.
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
- oRegistered Professional with current registration
- oMaster's level education or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oMaster's degree in related subject (or willing to complete).
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience as a Band 8 or above in the field of LDA (or equivalent).
Desirable
- oParticipation in national fora and groups.
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive Experience of working in a Mental Health or Learning Disability/Autism services at a senior level
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of collaborative working across organisational boundaries.
Experience
Essential
- ooA proven track record of innovative practice and change management related to service development.
Desirable
- oProject Management Skills.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of co-production with service users and staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Professional with current registration
- oMaster's level education or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oMaster's degree in related subject (or willing to complete).
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience as a Band 8 or above in the field of LDA (or equivalent).
Desirable
- oParticipation in national fora and groups.
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive Experience of working in a Mental Health or Learning Disability/Autism services at a senior level
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of collaborative working across organisational boundaries.
Experience
Essential
- ooA proven track record of innovative practice and change management related to service development.
Desirable
- oProject Management Skills.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of co-production with service users and staff
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).
