Job overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Neuropsychiatry Service Manager. The postholder will provide senior operational and strategic leadership for Neuropsychiatry services at the Barberry, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care. The post holder will work closely with clinical teams, senior managers and partner organisations to oversee service performance, quality, governance, risk, workforce and financial management. The role will support continuous improvement, promote evidence-based practice and provide visible leadership to ensure services remain responsive, efficient and focused on the needs of service users and carers.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide visible operational leadership for Neuropsychiatry services, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality service delivery. They will oversee service performance, quality, clinical governance, risk management, workforce planning and budgetary control, while supporting Team Managers and clinical teams to deliver agreed outcomes. The role will also lead service improvement, strengthen partnership working, respond to incidents and complaints, and ensure learning is embedded across the service to support continuous improvement and positive outcomes for service users and carers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For 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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Education & Training
Essential
- Professional qualification in a relevant health or social care discipline (e.g. Nursing, Psychology, Allied Health Professional, Social Work)
- Current professional registration (e.g. NMC, HCPC or equivalent)
- Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in leadership or service development
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with people with complex neuropsychiatric needs, including mental health, cognitive, behavioural and communication difficulties associated with neurological conditions.
- Significant experience within mental health or specialist services
- Experience leading or managing multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of service improvement or transformation
Desirable
- Experience of working within mental health and/or neuropsychiatry services.
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This advert is for Band 8a Neuropsychiatry Service Manager with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Barberry. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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