NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior practitioner to work within the learning disability, mental health and autism team in Birmingham and Solihull ICB, managing and overseeing a small team of LeDeR reviewers and local delivery of the LeDeR review programme. The findings from LeDeR reviews are already driving and improving practice change across Birmingham and Solihull and the successful application will be well placed to develop and take this work forward in order to continue to improve outcomes for our citizens.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will require highly developed specialist knowledge of the health needs of people with learning disabilities, a sound understanding of local and national priorities across health services, and an awareness of the impact of these on people with learning disabilities.
The successful candidate will allocate and oversee the effective completion of LeDeR reviews undertaken by clinicians directly line managed by the post holder. The role involves working closely with other services to support and drive programme delivery across the BSOL footprint and requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The post holder will be required to chair multi-agency forums such as review oversight panels and action learning groups and will be required to compile reports on programme delivery to be presented in a variety of governance forums.
About Us
Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System brings together local NHS, councils and voluntary, community and faith sectors to better serve our communities. With a population of circa 1.55 million, our vision is for BSOL to be the healthiest place to live and work, driving equity in life chances and health outcomes for everyone. For a chance to be part of the fantastic opportunity we have as an Integrated Care System, apply for this role today.
As a member of our system you will actively demonstrate system values in all that you do. You will be driven to address health inequalities and create an environment that is inclusive for all people.
In return, NHS Birmingham and Solihull can offer you the opportunity to thrive and develop in a team that is supportive, ambitious and inclusive. You will have plenty of opportunities to build your skills and experience, with a chance to work with colleagues across our five Provider Trusts, two Local Authorities, voluntary organisations, Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS England to truly effect change and add value.
We know that diversity fosters creativity and innovation and are committed to challenging discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity for all, being a fair and inclusive employer, and creating a place of work in which all of us feel we belong.
Job Responsibilities
See job description for further detail of main responsibilities of the post and summary of main duties.
The ICB is committed to having a workforce which is representative of the population of Birmingham and Solihull. Our current staffing profile demonstrates that we are not as representative as we would like to be at this level within the organisation. We would actively welcome applications from males and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds for this role.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
* A relevant professional qualification such as nurse, OT or social worker.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development and specialist knowledge of LDA care.
* Experience of completing LeDeR or similar reviews.
* Professional experience within the local health and social care system.
* Experience in communicating with professionals, patients and families.
* Educated to masters level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
* Experience of line managing junior staff.
Knowledge and Experience
* Detailed and specialist knowledge and understanding of the LeDeR programme and current legislation in learning disability practice.
* Comprehensive understanding of the health needs of persons with learning disability and/or autism.
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to analyse large amounts of information and draw conclusions from this.
* Ability to quality assure the work.
* Ability to share and present complex information in relevant governance forums.
* Ability to produce detailed written reports with excellent recording skills in writing and electronic formats.
* An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
* The ability to adapt and work flexibly and to prioritise workload.
* Ability to manage distressing situations and possible conflicts.
* A demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.
* Working collaboratively with other leaders and organisations.
Interpersonal Skills
* Professionalism and understanding of difference.
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.
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