Band 8a Clinical Hub Manager Addictions and Compass

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.