Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for two fixed term or seconded Quality Assurance Clinicians to join a small but developing, dynamic multi professional team dedicated to delivering high quality s117 and specialist placement package assurance and support alongside supporting mental health quality at a time of service development.
We are specifically looking for clinicians interested in undertaking placement reviews as part of a project with social care colleagues.
The team has been part of the changes in Mental Health Commissioning and Quality Assurance, and have recently transitioned from the Birmingham and Solihull ICB into the newly formed Mental Health Provider Collaborative (MHPC) which is hosted by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT)
Main duties of the job
These posts are for Mental Health & Learning Disability qualified clinicians / professionals for a team which works jointly with the local authorities, and commissioned organisations to process, fund and then undertake quality assurance reviews for both s117 aftercare packages and specialist hospital placements for Birmingham & Solihull ICS. as well as undertaking specific clinical work to ensure Dol's are in place for submission to the Court of Protection. These placements are within the West Midlands and wider, so there is an expectation of an ability to travel locally on a weekly basis and further afield on occasions. There will be an increasing focus on quality as the team develops.
You will be an experienced clinician, from within a Mental Health and / or Learning Disability setting, either as a nurse, allied health professional or social worker, and have an understanding of legal and clinical frameworks and pathways.
You will need to be self motivated, have good clinical and organisational skills, with an eye for detail . The clinicians in the team hold a caseload of applications and reviews and need to be able to communicate with a broad range of people including, providers, service users and families, and fellow clinicians. The post involves both self directed / lone and team working .
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.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, the majoroity of the reviews will be at provider sites but will also include working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.
Person Specification
shortlisting
Essential
- suitable professional registration
- 3 years post qualification experience
- case management experience
Desirable
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
BSOL MHPC / Hybrid Working
Uffculme Clinic 52 Queensbridge Road,
Birmingham
B13 8QY