*Internal MPFT Only* Quality Lead - MH & Social Inclusion Hub

Job summary

** Internal MPFT Applicants only**

Quality Lead (Mental Health and Social Inclusion Hub)

Band 7 - Full time (37.5 hours per week)

12 month secondment

(Please ensure you have the agreement of your line manager to approve a secondment)

For existing Band 6 staff (or above) with the relevant mental health experience.

An opportunity has arisen to recruit 1 WTE, Band 7 Quality Lead for the MHSI Hub. The MHSI is the access point and the first contact for people referred into mental health services. The team covers the whole of South Staffordshire. The role is based in Lichfield.

Applicants should be currently working at Band 6 (or above) within Mental Health Services at MPFT. Applicants should have a high level of experience in community mental health services. This specialist post requires the applicant to have an understanding of the business of the service and be committed to delivering at a leadership level.

The successful applicant will have a clear understanding of the Community Mental Health Transformation program and the ongoing priorities for Mental Health Services across our Integrated Care System.

Main duties of the job

Work clinically to deliver the best possible mental health intervention to services users and lead by example to support the team in delivering best practice in line with national and local guidelines.

Lead on promoting and embedding service user involvement into the design, development and delivery of services, including ongoing processes to measure the impact service user feedback has on the service.

Lead on responding to and learning from incidents and complaints.

Be an active member of the quality leads network, implementing learning from other areas and leading on areas of change.

Drive forward service development and innovation using data, feedback and local intelligence to lead change and implement new developments in line with the integrated care agenda.

Work collaboratively with the Service Lead, and Team Lead in the planning and delivery of the service.

Ensure policies and guidelines are adhered to and provide guidance to staff regarding implementation.

Take a lead in driving forwards the principles of Mental Health Transformation.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications