Job summary Are you a dynamic and visionary leader with a passion for shaping the future of nursing and allied health professional practice? We are seeking a Head of Nursing and AHPs to join our senior leadership team, driving transformation, innovation, and excellence across the Trust. As a pivotal member of our triumvirate leadership team, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care through strategic and operational leadership of our nursing and AHP workforce. Your expertise will guide workforce planning, quality improvement, and professional development, ensuring we meet regulatory care standards and deliver outstanding outcomes for our service users. This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in an anti-racist and anti- discriminatory organisation committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll work alongside passionate professionals in a values led environment that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovation. If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a lasting impact on services, we want to hear from you. Main duties of the job Providing visible and strategic leadership to nursing and AHP teams. - Ensuring the right skills, resources, and workforce are in place to deliver exceptional care. - Driving quality, safety, and innovation in care delivery. - Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to shape care pathways. 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. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 436-6913335 Job locations Oleaster Centre 6 Mindelsohn Crescent Birmingham B15 2SY 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 Essential Essential oRMN/RNLD or AHP registered with the HCPC oEvidence of continuous professional and management development oExperience of working in a senior Nursing or AHP post in an acute/urgent mental health setting oExtensive knowledge of service issues and priorities facing acute/urgent Mental Health services oEvidence of developing the Nursing and AHP workforce to enhance clinical practice Desirable oEducated to Master level in a healthcare related subject oExperience of deploying improvement methodology with success in an NHS setting Person Specification Essential Essential oRMN/RNLD or AHP registered with the HCPC oEvidence of continuous professional and management development oExperience of working in a senior Nursing or AHP post in an acute/urgent mental health setting oExtensive knowledge of service issues and priorities facing acute/urgent Mental Health services oEvidence of developing the Nursing and AHP workforce to enhance clinical practice Desirable oEducated to Master level in a healthcare related subject oExperience of deploying improvement methodology with success in an NHS setting 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Oleaster Centre 6 Mindelsohn Crescent Birmingham B15 2SY Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)