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To provide high-quality and comprehensive advice, information, practical and advocacy support relating to domestic and other forms of gender-based violence perpetrated against Black and minoritised women and children. To provide efficient and high-quality administrative support in managing the Central Pot, a key fund that supports women with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) and other exceptional needs. This includes overseeing the Central Pot inbox, assessing and approving applications, maintaining financial and case management records, and contributing to monitoring and reporting requirements.
To assist with educational, developmental, policy and campaigning work arising from advice and casework.
To promote the aims and objectives of SBS as a specialist organisation for Black and minoritised women and children.
Why work with Southall Black Sisters?
Southall Black Sisters is committed to providing a supportive working environment, where team members feel valued, empowered and safe. To that end, we provide an excellent package of employee benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Hybrid working
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Enhanced sick pay
- Subsidised public transport season ticket
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to confidential support from MBACP therapists
- Clinical supervision with an MBACP therapist to explore issues arising from casework
- A focus on continued learning and development through accredited training delivered by experts in their field
- Organisation-wide away days
- Career development pathways and support
- The opportunity to learn and grow within an organisation renowned for inspiring political activism and campaigning successes
- Employer eye care scheme
To Apply
Submit a completed application form along with the optional equal opportunities monitoring form by the application deadline. Please do not send us your CV as this will not be considered.
Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
As our Clinical Community Lead (Community of Practice), you will use your advanced clinical experience, service development expertise and multidisciplinary leadership skills to maintain our confident, collaborative and well-connected professional community. You will create opportunities for shared learning, practical problem-solving and the spread of best practice, helping clinicians and professionals feel informed, supported and equipped to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
You will be part of our highly productive Information and Professional Development team, championing our education and information work streams, extending their reach and ensuring professionals have confidence in the resources, learning and support available to them.
This is a home-based role withregular travel requirements across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including overnight stays.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead and co-ordinate the Community of Practice, encouraging engagement, collaboration and shared learning
- Facilitate meetings, learning events and knowledge-sharing activities
- Promote clinical excellence, person-centred care and quality improvement
- Build effective relationships with practitioners, professional groups and external partners
- Support the identification and sharing of best practice, innovation and learning
- Mentor and support clinicians to develop confidence, competence and professional growth
- Identify learning needs and contribute to the design and delivery of education programmes
- Lead profession-specific groups including nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, and speech and language therapists
- Translate research and evidence into practical clinical approaches
- Provide expert clinical insight to support service development, resources and strategic decision-making
About You
Essential
- Registered clinician with significant advanced clinical experience in the MND field
- Proven experience of service development and improvement
- Strong leadership and facilitation skills within multidisciplinary environments
- Well-established professional network across MND care and research
- Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
- Experience leading or facilitating communities of practice, networks or collaborative forums
- Experience designing, delivering and evaluating education, learning programmes or knowledge-sharing initiatives
- Excellent understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and evidence-based practice
- Experience using evaluation and data to demonstrate impact
- Commitment to inclusion, continuous improvement and supporting others to succeed
- Willingness and flexibility to travel in line with the role requirements
Further information about working for the MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
About Us
Motor neurone disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND.We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.
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We support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.