Job summary
Solar, rated 'Good' by the CQC and published in the Journal of Early Intervention in Psychiatry, is a partnership between Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Barnardo's and Autism West Midlands and provides Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Services to Children, Young People and Families in Solihull.
Solar was set up as a service not about thresholds or tiers but about timely access to appropriate support in line with children and young people's needs. Solar aims to create a comprehensive system, designed around the needs of children and young people, which keeps children and young people healthy as well as treating those that are ill and prioritises resilience, partnership and co-production.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated team player to provide clear leadership and management of the Secondary Care (Core CAMHS) Team and to actively participate in the day to day running of the service. Solar's Core Team provides an excellent service to the young people, their families as well as multiple agencies within Solihull.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Training and Qualification
Essential
- Appropriate professional qualification (e.g Nursing, Social Work, Therapy). With accreditation and/or registration by the appropriate professional body (e.g Nursing and Midwifery Council, BPS, HCPC, Social Work England)
Desirable
- Additional training or CPD in CAMHS
- Training or CPD in Leadership or Management
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- substantial post qualifying experience in working within children's mental health
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of mental health act, CPA policies
Desirable
- Experience of managing people, projects, or pathways
- Experience of working in CAMHS
Personal Qualities / Values
Essential
- Genuine interest in working with Children's mental health
Person Specification
Training and Qualification
Essential
- Appropriate professional qualification (e.g Nursing, Social Work, Therapy). With accreditation and/or registration by the appropriate professional body (e.g Nursing and Midwifery Council, BPS, HCPC, Social Work England)
Desirable
- Additional training or CPD in CAMHS
- Training or CPD in Leadership or Management
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- substantial post qualifying experience in working within children's mental health
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of mental health act, CPA policies
Desirable
- Experience of managing people, projects, or pathways
- Experience of working in CAMHS
Personal Qualities / Values
Essential
- Genuine interest in working with Children's mental health
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).
