Job summaryThis role forms part of a newly established Clinical Co-ordination Function in Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL), aimed at improving support for children and young people (CYP) with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism (LD/A).
The Clinical Co-ordinator will lead on coordinating care and support for CYP with LD/A at risk of hospital admission, ensuring that pre-admission Care, Education and Treatment Reviews (CETRs) are completed in line with NHS England guidance.
We have two roles available, one covering the Birmingham area, and one covering the Solihull area.
For Birmingham, the post holder will sit within the Disability Intensive Care Enhanced (DICE) Team, who work to prevent avoidable psychiatric admissions for children and young people with learning disabilities and / or autism. The individual would engage directly with children and young people who are admitted to a mental health hospital, and work with networks to proactively support discharge and reduce the risks of readmission.
For Solihull, the post holder will sit with the MPOWER service, who work to prevent avoidable psychiatric admissions for children and young people with learning disabilities and / or autism. The individual would engage directly with children and young people who are admitted to a mental health hospital, and work with networks to proactively support discharge and reduce the risks of readmission.
Main duties of the job- Provide clinical leadership and coordination for CYP with LD/A at risk of admission.
- Hold clinical oversight of complex cases, ensuring proactive risk management, contingency planning, and admission avoidance.
- Monitor and report on the inpatient cohort, ensuring timely discharge planning and post-discharge support.
- Ensure high standards of safeguarding, governance, and adherence to national and local LD/A frameworks.
- Offer CAMHS inpatient reviews of treatment and support discharge planning, ensuring key stakeholder from within the service are present or referrals completed, and initiate escalation where required to prevent delays in treatment or discharge.
About usWelcome 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 responsibilitiesFor further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.Person SpecificationTraining and QualificationEssential- Registered clinical professional (e.g., RNLD, RNMH, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Psychologist)
- Current registration with relevant professional body (e.g., NMC, HCPC)
Desirable- Relevant Postgraduate training
ExperienceEssential- Experience of working with children and young people with LD/A and complex needs
- Experience of admission avoidance or intensive community support
Desirable- Experience working within or alongside CETR processes
Skills and KnowledgeEssential- Understanding of national frameworks for CYP with LD/A (e.g. Transforming Care, CETRs, Dynamic Support Registers)
- Knowledge of safeguarding, SEND frameworks, and relevant legislation (Children Act, Mental Health Act)
- Passionate about improving outcomes for CYP with LD/A
Desirable- Understanding of BSOL local systems and resources
Personal QualitiesEssential- Able to manage own time and workload
- Able to work proactively with other agencies
- Able to work as part of a team and lead others
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
