Job overview
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is the Lead Provider of the West Midlands CAMHS Provider Collaborative (WMCPC) also known as TOUCAN. The Trust is a joint‑commissioned provider of specialist mental health, learning disability and autism services for young people aged 12‑18.
We are recruiting for a substantive full‑time Senior Case Manager for Residential Children in Care, based at our Clinical Commissioning Hub. The role involves working with the Integrated Care Boards, providing case management, monitoring quality, safeguarding and gathering commissioning intelligence to improve outcomes for the patient population.
Location: Printing House Street, Birmingham. Salary: £66,582 – £77,368 per annum. Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week. Closing date: 29/06/2026 (23:59).
Main duties of the job
Case management is a recognised national role within the NHS and a national network of peers ensures that admission to a Tier 4 bed is appropriate, timely and focused on appropriate discharge. The successful candidate will hold a relevant professional qualification and have knowledge of mental health services and integrated care systems. They will need direct experience in specialised secure care, forensic services or eating disorders, and significant experience with Children in Care and Deprivation of Liberty Orders.
They must understand and apply quality and clinical governance systems and have an excellent track record of interpersonal and organisational skills. Induction, training and continuous professional development will be provided. The role will require home‑working, travel within the West Midlands and beyond.
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust was formed in February 2017 to deliver high‑quality, world‑class physical and mental health care for women, children and families. Our specialist programmes are nationally and internationally recognised, and we foster an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equality.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse or other registered health or social care professional.
- Educated to masters level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area.
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
- Appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and individual provider and commissioning organisations.
- Member of the relevant professional body.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
- Case management skills, focusing on the needs of the individual and the context of their pathway in relation to all clinical and legal processes.
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
- Development and maintenance of therapeutic alliance with service users and their families/carers.
- High‑level management skills, able to perform to a high level in a clinical setting, holding services to account and ensuring effective use of NHS England resources.
- High‑level communication skills (e.g. communicating across a range of agency and professional boundaries regionally and at a national level).
- Demonstrable programme and project management skills.
- Direct experience of achieving pathway and/or service change through service redesign techniques to improve patient experience and outcomes (e.g. Lean).
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
- Self‑motivated.
- Ability to move between details and the bigger picture.
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values.
- Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop.
Other Requirements
- Able to travel across various sites where applicable.
Sponsorship
Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for sponsorship before submitting your application.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Applicants may use AI tools to prepare their application materials. Submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect the applicant’s own experiences and suitability for this role.
Reasonable Adjustments
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s is a Disability Confident Employer. Applicants with disabilities, long‑term health or mental health conditions are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be asked if they require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process; these will be supported where possible.
Safeguarding
Employees must comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs. Any safeguarding concerns must be reported to the Head of Safeguarding and will be treated confidentially.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicants must hold appropriate UK professional registration. The role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
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