Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a clinical Lead post within The Adult ADHD Service.
The Adult ADHD Service provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults (18+ in Solihull and 25+ in Birmingham) with ADHD. We are currently going through an exciting period of development, including evaluation of our clinical pathways, introduction of reasonable adjustment clinics and a time-limited project offering assessments for ASD to individuals already under our service and where clinically appropriate. In addition, we are a pilot site for BSMHFT's AI project and Accurx Project.
We are a multi-disciplinary team with a strong ethos of working together for the improvement of the service and the service user experience.
The clinical lead will work alongside the Hub manager in ensuring that clinical standards are monitored and evaluated, and ensuring high quality, safe and effective care is delivered to those accessing our services.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical leadership, support, and supervision to clinical staff. To support the team with advice and guidance on the management of complex clinical cases.
To work as an integral part of the Adult ADHD Service which will include undertaking direct clinical work for approximately 50% of the contracted hours.
To provide clinical leadership to ensure clear protocols are in place to:
a) Maintain consistency and quality of care when service users for all service users under the care of the ADHD Service.
b) Support safe, efficient and effective high-quality transitions across the appropriate pathway.
c) Ensure the team works in a collaborative manner with multiagency teams across the Birmingham and Solihull System.
d) Support the team in delivering evidence-based care for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of adults with ADHD
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
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse or Occupational Therapist
- Post Registration experience of working with Neurodiverse conditions
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration additional training relevant to the role
Responsibility
Essential
- History of holding responsibility and accountability for nursing decisions and empowering nurses to make difficult clinical decisions
- Successful track record of prompting, leading and implementing change programmes that drive up standards and service performance
Desirable
- Significant experience of leadership and proven track record of managing groups of staff and/or teams
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience working within mental health and / or learning disabilities
Desirable
- Experience of leading on audit and/or research activity related to clinical practice
Skills
Essential
- Resource management - the ability to develop team and individual key strengths through clinical and professional supervision
Desirable
- To have a track record of effective working with clinical education providers
Person Specification
Training and qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse or Occupational Therapist
- Post Registration experience of working with Neurodiverse conditions
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration additional training relevant to the role
Responsibility
Essential
- History of holding responsibility and accountability for nursing decisions and empowering nurses to make difficult clinical decisions
- Successful track record of prompting, leading and implementing change programmes that drive up standards and service performance
Desirable
- Significant experience of leadership and proven track record of managing groups of staff and/or teams
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience working within mental health and / or learning disabilities
Desirable
- Experience of leading on audit and/or research activity related to clinical practice
Skills
Essential
- Resource management - the ability to develop team and individual key strengths through clinical and professional supervision
Desirable
- To have a track record of effective working with clinical education providers
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).
