About this role
Job summary
Welcome to this opportunity to lead the transformation of our specialist Deaf Mental Health Service.
Deaf people experience some of the greatest inequalities in access to mental health care. Communication barriers, limited culturally competent services and fragmented pathways often mean that Deaf individuals do not receive the support they need at the right time.
We are committed to addressing this.
This senior leadership role will play a critical part in shaping a service that is:
Accessible and culturally competent Designed in partnership with Deaf people Focused on care closer to home Integrated with local and regional services Grounded in evidence-based practice We are seeking a leader who shares our commitment to equity, quality and innovation and who will work with service users, staff and partners to develop a modern Deaf service that delivers excellent outcomes.
Main duties of the job
The Deaf Service provides specialist assessment, treatment and support for Deaf adults experiencing mental health difficulties. The successful candidate will lead the continued transformation of the service, ensuring care is evidence-based, accessible, and designed in partnership with Deaf people and their communities.
This role will play a key part in ensuring our service aligns with the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan, including:
Delivering care closer to home Improving access and integration across systems Reducing health inequalities for underserved populations You will work closely with clinicians, operational managers, commissioners, regional collaboratives and community partners to ensure services are responsive to need and grounded in the lived experience of Deaf service users.
The successful candidate will champion co-production, inclusion and cultural competence, ensuring the Deaf community's voice is central to service development and delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinical or operational leader with a passion for improving services for Deaf people and tackling inequalities in mental health care.
We particularly welcome applications from Deaf professionals and individuals with lived experience of Deaf culture.
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.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications Essential
Current professional registration (e.g. NMC, HCPC or equivalent) Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in leadership or service development
Experience Essential
Significant experience within mental health or specialist services Experience working with Deaf people or individuals with complex communication needs Experience leading or managing multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
Experience within specialist Deaf mental health services Experience leading pathway redesign or innovation
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Barberry
25 Vincent Drive
Birmingham
B15 2FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)