Clinical Services Manager

Job Summary

Clinical Services Manager in our Community Adult Learning Disabilities ServiceDo youo have a passion for working effectively and creatively with people with a Learning Disability?o have a proven record of accomplishment in service improvement and innovative practice?o relish the challenge of supporting colleagues from all professional groups to deliver the best specialist services possible?Are you committedo to co-production and working alongside experts by experience in service improvement initiatives?o to supporting staff well-being and addressing the health inequalities faced by people with a Learning Disability?If yes, this may be the role for you.As an active member of our Senior Leadership Team, you will have an integral and influential role across all our Learning Disability Services.With direct managerial responsibility and leadership of:o The Intensive Support Teamso The Dynamic Support Registero Clinical Nurse Specialists - Mental Health & Forensic LiaisonYou will lead on innovation and development across these services. Inspiring, motivating, and empowering staff to deliver highest standards of care.We are keen to attract applicants who can support us to continue and expand on the excellent work our teams deliver every day. The role incorporates clinical management and supervision, strategic leadership, operational management and education and development. We hope this opportunity excites you, if it does, please contact us for more information.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Services Manager will be a highly motivated and skilled clinical leader, enabling and assuring the delivery of high-quality services for Adults with a Learning Disability. Carrying overall responsibility for the operational management and delivery of services within the wider Learning Disability Directorate. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining the highest quality clinical standards within Services.Will have key relationships across the ICS with the Local Authority, Mental Health Services, the ICB, service user and carers' forums and will implement services and care in line with the evidence for best practice.Work closely with the Head of Specialised Services, other Operational Leads, the Head of Nursing, Clinical/Professional Leads and the Clinical Director in maintaining, developing and improving, the delivery of skilled professional and clinical interventions.Ensure all staff are suitably skilled and competent to deliver reflective, evidence-based, person-centred interventions.Work as a key member of the Specialist Learning Disabilities Directorate management team, providing strategic vision in the development of evolving, contemporary health care support for people with a Learning Disability.The role incorporates clinical management and supervision, strategic leadership, operational management and education and development to enable the highest quality service delivery.

About Us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-LG-26-7850884

Job locations

Flannagan Centre, St Georges Hospital (whilst flexible to meet the needs of the service, blended working available)

Stafford

ST16 3AG

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Job Title Clinical Services ManagerBand - 8aHours 37.5Directorate - Specialist Learning DisabilitiesLocation - Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and South StaffordshireReports to - Head of Specialised ServicesAccountable to - Director of Operations - Specialist Care Group

Responsible for The operational leadership of the staff within the Services, with bases in South Staffordshire and Shropshire Telford and Wrekin.For ensuring implementation of national and local policy contributing to business planning and service development/improvement initiatives to maximise the quality and efficiency of the service. The management of staff, providing operational leadership to oversee the safe and effective delivery of services within: The Intensive Support Teams The Dynamic Support Register Clinical Nurse Specialists Mental Health & Forensic LiaisonPrioritising key tasks and the ability to meet deadlines, having daily contact with a wide range of staff at all levels internal and external to MPFT including regular contact with service users, carers, partner organisations, external agencies and third sector organisations.Holding a budget to support these clinical services.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Job Title Clinical Services ManagerBand - 8aHours 37.5Directorate - Specialist Learning DisabilitiesLocation - Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and South StaffordshireReports to - Head of Specialised ServicesAccountable to - Director of Operations - Specialist Care Group

Responsible for The operational leadership of the staff within the Services, with bases in South Staffordshire and Shropshire Telford and Wrekin.For ensuring implementation of national and local policy contributing to business planning and service development/improvement initiatives to maximise the quality and efficiency of the service. The management of staff, providing operational leadership to oversee the safe and effective delivery of services within: The Intensive Support Teams The Dynamic Support Register Clinical Nurse Specialists Mental Health & Forensic LiaisonPrioritising key tasks and the ability to meet deadlines, having daily contact with a wide range of staff at all levels internal and external to MPFT including regular contact with service users, carers, partner organisations, external agencies and third sector organisations.Holding a budget to support these clinical services.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications & Training

• Relevant professional qualification and current registration as a health professional.
• 1st level degree or equivalent relevant experience/knowledge.
  
  

Desirable

• Leadership/Teaching qualification.
• Recognised qualification/training in working with people with complex challenging needs i.e. Positive Behavioural Support and Applied Behavioural Analysis.
  
  

Essential

Experience

• Extensive experience of supporting people with complex and challenging needs.
• Significant operational management experience.
• Experience of working with TCP admission avoidance initiatives i.e. DSR, CETR/CTR, LAEP meetings.
  
  

Desirable

• Post registration experience in a range of community settings.
• Experience of managing and monitoring a service budget.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Extensive experience of supporting people with complex and challenging needs.

Significant operational management experience.

Experience of working with TCP admission avoidance initiatives i.e. DSR, CETR/CTR, LAEP meetings.

Desirable

• Post registration experience in a range of community settings.
• Experience of managing and monitoring a service budget.
  
  

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.

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.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Flannagan Centre, St Georges Hospital (whilst flexible to meet the needs of the service, blended working available)

Stafford

ST16 3AG

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Flannagan Centre, St Georges Hospital (whilst flexible to meet the needs of the service, blended working available)

Stafford

ST16 3AG

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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