Band 7 Quality Assurance Manager - Uffculme Centre

A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The National Learning Disability & Autism Programme, has resulted in changes in the way care is managed and funded for people with a learning disability and / or autism.

We are recruiting for a committed Clinical Quality Assurance Manager with experience of working within the field of Mental Health, Learning Disability or Autism to work primarily within the admission avoidance / Care and Treatment Review pathway.

Working collaboratively with citywide partners the post holder will ensure that citizens are supported safely in the community wherever possible, rather than admitted to specialist hospital. Where admission to specialist hospital is required the post holder will ensure this is outcome focussed and appropriate, that that alternatives have been considered, and that discharges are proactively planned and timely.

The post holder will be an experienced clinician or practitioner working within the mental health, learning disability and autism team (MHLDA) within the Birmingham and Solihull MH&LDA Provider Collaborative..

The post holder will be expected to work alongside senior clinical leads and colleagues to coordinate and undertake / chair / lead a range of clinical meetings including LAEPs, CETR's, CTRs, and Dynamic Support Register meetings with partner organisations. There is an expectation that clinical records and reports will be contemporaneous and accurate.

The post holder will require specialist clinical knowledge of the health needs of people with learning disabilities, autism and/ or mental health as well as local and national priorities across health services and the impact of these on people with learning disabilities and autism with or without mental health needs.

An understanding of health and social care systems within the Birmingham and Solihull locality would also be beneficial. The successful candidates will also have highly developed reporting and analysis skills and be confident with having outcome focussed and collaborative conversations with a variety of stakeholders to promote patient outcomes and system challenge, working with both NHS and non NHS providers and Local Authorities.

Care reviews are being undertaken both virtually and in person, so an ability to travel is essential.

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.