Job summary
This is an exciting and important opportunity to be a lead in a programme that is helping shape new ways of working in our mental health services.
The role will be pivotal in growing our Peer Support Programme that recognises the valuable contribution those with lived experience of mental ill health can bring to our focus on recovery. The programme will provide bespoke peer training with a leading national training provider - IMROC.
If you are somebody with their own lived experience of mental health and have excellent leadership skills and qualities, then this is the role for you. You will work with an established team that includes Peer workers, Clinical Leads, Lead Nurses and partner organisations. You will be responsible for the coordination of the Peer Support programme that will include oversight of recruitment, training, work placements and ongoing supervision and reflective practice processes. One of the key aims for this post is to also lead on co-production work with service users, communities and organisations across Birmingham & Solihull.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside the Head of Nursing responsible for the Peer Support programme and Clinical Leads as part of a wider multi-disciplinary steering group. The group leads on the strategic and operational development of a coherent and effective Peer Support Programme, that addresses our local priorities and provides guidance to wider organisations. The role will support the steering group in the coordination of the programme and driving improvements in services via the expertise those with lived experience can bring.
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.
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
Essential
- Educated to degree level or has gained equivalent level of experience
- Experience of leading/managing projects
- Own lived experience of mental illness & accessing mental health services
- Computer literate in software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, search engines, Outlook etc
- Work effectively and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary organisation through establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with colleagues.
- Interpersonal skills, being good at relationship building
- Passionate about the client group and overcoming barriers to access
Desirable
- Experience of peer support programmes
- Peer mentor training
- Experience of peer support programmes
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Educated to degree level or has gained equivalent level of experience
- Experience of leading/managing projects
- Own lived experience of mental illness & accessing mental health services
- Computer literate in software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, search engines, Outlook etc
- Work effectively and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary organisation through establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with colleagues.
- Interpersonal skills, being good at relationship building
- Passionate about the client group and overcoming barriers to access
Desirable
- Experience of peer support programmes
- Peer mentor training
- Experience of peer support programmes
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).
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).
