Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and exceptional mental health clinician to become a Senior Clinical Nurse Manager (SCNM) within Forward Thinking Birmingham. The post welcomes applications for nurses who meet the person specification. The successful candidate will be covering across the 4 community hubs, working closely with the Head of Nursing.
Main duties of the job
Providing management of community nurse managers and associated nursing / AHP teams.
Maintain and extend own professional competence and sustain authority of professional expertise through practice and continuing professional development.
To participate in any tendering processes which are relevant to the service area (existing ornew business).
To carry out lead responsibilities on behalf of the Mental Health Services
To contribute to the on-call rota as required.
To be proactive in developing key relationships, in line with the Trust's stakeholder relationship management approach, e.g., Local Authority, NHS Commissioners, GPs Third Sector.
To deputise for the Deputy Chief Nurse and the Head of Nursing when required.
Any other duties commensurate with banding and nature of this post as allocated by the Head of Nursing / Deputy Chief Nurse.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Qualification - Registered MH nurse with current NMC registration
- Relevant health care degree or Relevant management experience at Masters level or Evidence of on-going professional development in relation to FTB or youth mental health.
Desirable
- Master's degree in nursing or a related subject / Post graduate Management/ leadership qualification
- Child & Adolescent experience
- Young Adult MH experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of complex partnerships
- Experience and knowledge of the national Safeguarding agenda and statutory responsibilities for health.
- Extensive operational management experience in a senior nurse leadership position, including staff, and performance management
- Extensive operational experience of managing clinical pathways.
- Proven experience in clinical service management at a senior level in an acute paediatric setting
- Experience in relevant clinical field
Desirable
- Evidence of leading initiatives with multiprofessiona l teams
- Working in community or primary care setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Well developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to motivate, enthuse and involve clinical teams and individuals
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to positively interact in difficult and emotive situations
- Evidence of ability to confront and resolve/manage challenging issues
- Commitment to improving the patient experience through the ability to maintain a clear focus whilst achieving demanding goals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Qualification - Registered MH nurse with current NMC registration
- Relevant health care degree or Relevant management experience at Masters level or Evidence of on-going professional development in relation to FTB or youth mental health.
Desirable
- Master's degree in nursing or a related subject / Post graduate Management/ leadership qualification
- Child & Adolescent experience
- Young Adult MH experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of complex partnerships
- Experience and knowledge of the national Safeguarding agenda and statutory responsibilities for health.
- Extensive operational management experience in a senior nurse leadership position, including staff, and performance management
- Extensive operational experience of managing clinical pathways.
- Proven experience in clinical service management at a senior level in an acute paediatric setting
- Experience in relevant clinical field
Desirable
- Evidence of leading initiatives with multiprofessiona l teams
- Working in community or primary care setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Well developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to motivate, enthuse and involve clinical teams and individuals
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to positively interact in difficult and emotive situations
- Evidence of ability to confront and resolve/manage challenging issues
- Commitment to improving the patient experience through the ability to maintain a clear focus whilst achieving demanding goals
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 (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.
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 Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
across 4 community hubs
Oaklands
Birmingham
B29 6JB
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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