Job summary The post holder will oversee the delivery and further development of the Clinical Health Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology services provided by BSMHFT within University Hospitals (UHB) and will be responsible for the operational leadership, planning and delivery of services across Clinical Health Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology services on behalf of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. As a member of the senior management team, the post holders will contribute to the shaping of the strategic direction for the services and ensure its implementation within defined timescales. The role is pivotal in assisting the Clinical Director, Associate Director, Chief Psychologist, 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 post holder will need to have proven experience in a leadership role and demonstrate innovative and dynamic ways of working within clinical health psychology and clinical neuropsychology. Key to success will be a sound knowledge and experience of operational service issues within mental health and acute health environments, the ability to operate in complex and changing services; effective partnership working across a diverse community and complex health systems; well-developed communication skills and the ability to lead redesign without compromising service delivery. Main duties of the job Assesses on a regular basis the performance trends and service user feedback of the teams within their responsibility and work with the clinical leads to design service improvements within their teams using data to meet Key Performance Indicators assigned to the servicesWork with peers and the Associate Director of Operations to deliver the redesign and continuous improvement of services, transforming service delivery in terms of quality, performance and value for money within available resources.Manages partnership arrangements in relation to service delivery.Review UHB and BSMHFT systems and operational processes to ensure lean working and effective communication between the two Trusts.Demonstrates a leadership approach which promotes collaborative working in partnership with other services and agencies and across traditional service boundaries and professionsTo review contracts and SLA's to deliver common mental health and psychological treatments and therapeutic/management interventions to fidelity, protocol guidelines and appropriate professional standards.Expected to be part of the out of hours on call Senior Manager rota and responsible for all organisational services out of hours across the trust including inpatients, forensic services and community services and required to make high level clinical and operational decisions to support all frontline staffResponsible for oversight of correct use of clinical systems within both BSMHFT and UHB. 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 06 November 2024 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 436-6749136 Job locations University Hospitals Birmingham Nuffield House Birmingham B15 2TH Job description Job responsibilities For full details of what the job entails and role requirements, please see the job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of what the job entails and role requirements, please see the job description and person specification. Person Specification Education, Training and Qualificatins Essential oQualified health or social care professional with current professional registration oMaster's degree or demonstrable significant experience in a senior operational management role within a health or social care organisation oEvidence of Continuous Professional Development Desirable Qualification in leadership within a health/social care environment. Experience and Knowledge Essential oSubstantial senior strategic leadership experience, in particular management of strategies that cross service and/or professional boundaries oEvidence of leading and managing staff and services through significant change oDemonstrable record of success in providing the highest quality of services and outcomes for service users and their carers Desirable oExperience of working in a range of mental health services including Acute/In-patients/Home Treatment/ Assertive Outreach/CMHTs/ Respite/Primary care/specialist services oExperience in project management, Coaching, Mentoring Skills/Abilities Essential oAble to communicate effectively in writing and verbally at different levels, including those with communication difficulties. oSignificant analytical skills in order to understand complex issues and provide solutions Person Specification Education, Training and Qualificatins Essential oQualified health or social care professional with current professional registration oMaster's degree or demonstrable significant experience in a senior operational management role within a health or social care organisation oEvidence of Continuous Professional Development Desirable Qualification in leadership within a health/social care environment. Experience and Knowledge Essential oSubstantial senior strategic leadership experience, in particular management of strategies that cross service and/or professional boundaries oEvidence of leading and managing staff and services through significant change oDemonstrable record of success in providing the highest quality of services and outcomes for service users and their carers Desirable oExperience of working in a range of mental health services including Acute/In-patients/Home Treatment/ Assertive Outreach/CMHTs/ Respite/Primary care/specialist services oExperience in project management, Coaching, Mentoring Skills/Abilities Essential oAble to communicate effectively in writing and verbally at different levels, including those with communication difficulties. oSignificant analytical skills in order to understand complex issues and provide solutions 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 University Hospitals Birmingham Nuffield House Birmingham B15 2TH Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)