Job summary Band 8B - Clinical Nurse Manager (North or Central Acute wards) An excellent development opportunity has arisen for a Band 8B Clinical Nurse Manager for one of our Acute Inpatient service areas. Location will be either our North or Central sites. The post holder will be responsible for the operational management and leadership, planning and delivery of clinical services across the agreed portfolio with support from Ward Managers, Matrons and Consultants. The individual will also be a member of the senior management team who will contribute to the shaping of the strategic direction of the service and also to the Trust as a whole. The post holder will be highly visible spending considerable time in the clinical service area, having a presence at handovers, multi-disciplinary meetings and at other relevant times. The post holder will also have a specific focus upon Quality, Safety and Efficiency. The role is pivotal in assisting the Clinical Director, Associate Director, Head of Nursing and AHPs and other professional heads with the delivery of appropriate professional standards and clinical service across the Trust. The role carries specific responsibility across the service for the provision of safe and evidence based practice and is accountable for the delivery of agreed outcomes for clinical teams. Main duties of the job The post holder will be highly visible spending considerable time in the clinical service area, having a presence at handovers, multi-disciplinary meetings and at other relevant times. The post holder will also have a specific focus upon Quality, Safety and Efficiency. The role is pivotal in assisting the Clinical Director, Associate Director, Director of Nursing, Deputy Director of Nursing and Quality and other professional heads with the delivery of appropriate professional standards and clinical service across the Trust. The role carries specific responsibility across the service for the provision of safe and evidence based practice and is accountable for the delivery of agreed outcomes for clinical teams. 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 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 436-7099818 Job locations Either North or Central Inpatients TBA Birmingham B23 6DW Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. Person Specification Essential/Desirable Essential Qualified RMN with current registration Evidence of continuous professional development Master's degree or demonstrable significant experience in a senior operational management role within a health or social care organisation Extensive experience in a senior operational role with significant experience of managing complex budgets within allocated financial envelope and with human resource responsibilities Desirable Experience of working in a range of mental health services including Acute/In-patients/Home Treatment/ Assertive Outreach/CMHTs/ Respite Experience in project management Demonstrable evidence of having developed strong team performance and high levels of collaboration across professional groups Demonstrable experience of delivering services to a diverse community Person Specification Essential/Desirable Essential Qualified RMN with current registration Evidence of continuous professional development Master's degree or demonstrable significant experience in a senior operational management role within a health or social care organisation Extensive experience in a senior operational role with significant experience of managing complex budgets within allocated financial envelope and with human resource responsibilities Desirable Experience of working in a range of mental health services including Acute/In-patients/Home Treatment/ Assertive Outreach/CMHTs/ Respite Experience in project management Demonstrable evidence of having developed strong team performance and high levels of collaboration across professional groups Demonstrable experience of delivering services to a diverse community 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 Either North or Central Inpatients TBA Birmingham B23 6DW Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)