Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Learning Disability

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider is seeking a Band 7 clinician to provide forensic advice and consultation for complex cases involving mental health, neurodiversity, and learning disabilities. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, leading on the Learning Disability/Autism Pathway, and participating in policy development. This role promises to be integral in promoting equality and safeguarding practices. The position is based in Birmingham and offers an opportunity to significantly impact the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health assessments and consultations.
• Ability to manage a defined caseload effectively.
• Compliant with local safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the Learning Disability/Autism Pathway within Youth First.
• Manage a defined caseload and provide consultation to professionals.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Consultation skills

Communication

Policy development

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

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

The Youth First service is contracted to offer forensic advice and consultation to professional networks. In addition, we are commissioned to undertake assessment of risk where there is an identified need. The service is committed to providing forensic advice and support through a variety of means, to all professionals across the West Midlands. Forensic advice should be easy to access, timely and be provided by experienced senior clinicians, in a professional and clinically informed manner.

As a Band 7 clinician you would be responsible for providing advice and consultation to professional networks for young people presenting with complex risk presentations and diagnoses of mental health, neurodiversity and/or learning disability.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the Learning Disability/Autism Pathway (LDA) within Youth First.
• Take a lead on clinical matters and policy development relating to the Youth First practice area, particularly the LDA Pathway.
• Provide clinical leadership as required and provide cover for the Service Manager as required.
• Take a lead on audits within the team.
• Participate in recruitment and selection process of staff.
• Be aware of and implement Trust policies.
• Manage a defined caseload and provide consultation to professionals around specific caseload.
• Be responsible for ensuring effective communication pathways exist between the service and external partners.
• Be responsible for ensuring the promotion of equality, diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.
• Be compliant with local safeguarding procedures and promote good safeguarding practice across the team.
• Be compliant with infection control policies and promote good infection control practice across the team.
• Be responsible for identifying and contributing to the training needs necessary in providing quality evidence-based care as appropriate.

About the Trust and Team

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.

Additional Information

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025