Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be the Lead Provider of the West Midlands CAMHS Provider Collaborative (WMCPC) also known as TOUCAN.
We are the integrated commissioners of provision for specialist mental health, learning disability and autism services, for young people aged 12-18.
We are recruiting to a substantive full-time position of Senior Case Manager for Residential Children in Care, who will join our Clinical Commissioning Hub. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, clinically and operationally skilled staff member. We are seeking an individual who relishes the challenge of working with patients and building on strong relationships across our provider collaborative. The post holder will work directly with a designated Integrated Care Boards supporting Children in Care Case Managers across various settings across the West Midlands. You will additionally provide support in monitoring quality, safeguarding and gathering commissioning intelligence to improve outcomes for the patient population.
The successful candidate will need to have experience of working within complex systems We are particularly eager to hear from those candidates who have clinical experience of working with in specialist inpatient pathways with and those youn g people who are subject to Deprivation of Liberty Orders and residing in residential homes.
Case management is a recognised national role within the NHS and a national network of peers is well established who work cooperatively to ensure that the admission to a Tier 4 bed is appropriate, timely and focused on appropriate discharge. Possession of a relevant professional qualification is essential, as well as knowledge of wider mental health services and ICS systems. Direct experience of working in specialised secure care mental health, forensic services or eating disorders is desirable. We are looking for someone who has significant experience in working with Children in Care and Deprivation of Liberty Orders.
In addition, an understanding and experience of dealing with quality and clinical governance systems is required, as well as a proven track record of having excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
Full induction, training and opportunities for continuous professional development will be provided. Whilst there will be an element of home working, travel within the West Midlands and beyond will be expected for this post
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.
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.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
