Head of Nursing - Early Intervention Psychosis Service

The Head of Nursing for Early Intervention Psychosis Service (EIPS) will provide nursing and operational leadership across the their span of leadership will also include allied health professional roles with the postholder having professional responsibility for both staff groups within EIPS. They will advise on issues relating to nursing including professional standards and nursing resources. They will be responsible and accountable for ensuring compliance with fundamental standards and developing nursing improvements in line with local and national guidance and BWC nursing strategy., The post holder will ensure that nursing practice is of a high quality and is focused on the organisation values, upholds the profession and demonstrates behaviours outlines in the 6 C's; care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment. They will ensure that care is delivered with kindness, dignity and respect and the provision of a skilled and person centred nursing service to service users, carers and families.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.