Job summary
New roles for our community transformation?
We have a new post in the first contact practitioner structure and are seeking an enthusiastic and effective clinical lead to provide clinical leadership to develop our First Contact Practitioner service in Black Country Healthcare, Sandwell & Walsall localities.
Developing services and enabling first contact practitioners for mental health to have an impact on people from the point of first presentation in the Primary Care setting is exciting and rewarding. This is an excellent opportunity to build, develop and lead the teams within the Primary care networks, building and establishing relationships with the GP's and practice teams, whilst supporting the pathways ensuring access to right person, right time and right place care. There will also be involvement with the newly developing Integrated Neighbourhood Care Teams and the more established Towns Teams.
As FCP clinical lead your role will combine providing clinical assessments, leading clinical professionals meetings, alongside clinical leadership responsibilities i.e. clinical supervision, audit, training for the FCP team and working closely with the PAN Trust Primary Care Mental Health Clinical Lead.
The post holder will need to have excellent relationship building and engagement skills and be capable of managing varied work demands based on the changing needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
Developing services and enabling first contact practitioners for mental health to have an impact on people from the point of first presentation in the Primary Care setting is exciting and rewarding. This is an excellent opportunity to build, develop and lead the teams within the Primary care networks, building and establishing relationships with the GP's and practice teams, whilst supporting the pathways ensuring access to right person, right time and right place care. There will also be involvement with the newly developing Integrated Neighbourhood Care Teams and the more established Towns Teams.
As the FCP manager your role will be passionate about delivering excellent mental health services and can support and enable the team to achieve their potential. Key responsibilities will include managerial supervision and appraisals for the team, performance including key performance indicators, recruitment and management of staff, ensuring that people have timely access to our services and receive treatment in line with our pathways.
As FCP clinical lead your role will combine providing clinical assessments, leading clinical professionals meetings, alongside clinical leadership responsibilities i.e. clinical supervision, audit, training for the FCP team and working closely with the PAN Trust Primary Care Mental Health Clinical Lead.
About us
As a trust we are committed to ensuring staffs wellbeing, providing access to various networks, trust wide mindfulness groups, self-referral physio services, staff counselling. In addition to this you will have access to the Vivup services, Car lease schemes and other benefits.
We encourage site visits so to arrange an informal visit or for an informal discussion about this post please contact us.
Details Date posted
18 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
285-6252A-MH
Job locations
Walsall/Sandwell
Walsall/Sandwell
B69 2RD
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you who we are looking for?
We recognise that as this is a fairly new model of working in the UK but we are aware the value the service adds and the support that is needed to the clinical teams in the surgeries. We have a supportive leadership team that encourages continuous development and improvement within our teams and services
You must be able to demonstrate in interview and on your application that you have
Been developing skills and knowledge of clinical and team leadership
Understanding the FCP role in mental health services
Evidence of contributing or leading on quality improvement and collaborative team working across primary and secondary care
With highly specialist clinical skills in the assessment and management of mental health conditions, you will have appropriate skills and experience as per personal specification.
The clinical lead post is 0.5 WTE with some requirements for Saturdays
The role is based in two localities with time spent within GP practices
You can expect ongoing commitment for professional development, supervision, appraisals and training
We would be delighted to hear from you and informal enquiries are welcome.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you who we are looking for?
We recognise that as this is a fairly new model of working in the UK but we are aware the value the service adds and the support that is needed to the clinical teams in the surgeries. We have a supportive leadership team that encourages continuous development and improvement within our teams and services
You must be able to demonstrate in interview and on your application that you have
Been developing skills and knowledge of clinical and team leadership
Understanding the FCP role in mental health services
Evidence of contributing or leading on quality improvement and collaborative team working across primary and secondary care
With highly specialist clinical skills in the assessment and management of mental health conditions, you will have appropriate skills and experience as per personal specification.
The clinical lead post is 0.5 WTE with some requirements for Saturdays
The role is based in two localities with time spent within GP practices
You can expect ongoing commitment for professional development, supervision, appraisals and training
We would be delighted to hear from you and informal enquiries are welcome.
Person Specification Education/Qualification/Experience Essential
* Registered Mental Health Nurse
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* Non-Medical Prescriber or willingness to work towards
* Minimum 5 years post registration experience
* Experience of supervision of staff
* Experience of working in a primary care and community mental health teams/service
* Leadership qualification or training
* Ability to work effectively with a number of organisations, managing communications and maintaining good relationships
* Knowledge of safeguarding and action to take if you suspect an individual is at risk.
Person Specification Education/Qualification/Experience Essential
* Registered Mental Health Nurse
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* Non-Medical Prescriber or willingness to work towards
* Minimum 5 years post registration experience
* Experience of supervision of staff
* Experience of working in a primary care and community mental health teams/service
* Leadership qualification or training
* Ability to work effectively with a number of organisations, managing communications and maintaining good relationships
* Knowledge of safeguarding and action to take if you suspect an individual is at risk.
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).
Additional information 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
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Walsall/Sandwell
Walsall/Sandwell
B69 2RD
Employer's website
https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Walsall/Sandwell
Walsall/Sandwell
B69 2RD
Employer's website
https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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