Job description: Program Family Advisor, Families in Recovery (FIR)

BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

BC Women’s Hospital’s Families in Recovery (FIR) Program is a provincial specialized perinatal service that provides primary care to antenatal and postpartum women who use substances and to infants exposed to substances in an interdisciplinary approach. Located at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre in Vancouver, FIR opened in 2003 and is a first of its kind program in Canada. Through the provision of treatment and supports focused on principle based practice and integrated programming, the interdisciplinary team at FIR focuses on stabilization and harm reduction in a recovery oriented approach to care.

The FIR Program Family Advisor is responsible for developing, sustaining and evaluating partnership opportunities between patients/families using services within the Maternal Newborn Program at BC Women’s Hospital.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement plans to recruit and engage patients/families to participate in service planning, delivery and evaluation, and provide ‘in-the-moment’ and planned feedback to programs, services and initiatives.
• Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities.
• Use feedback from families to identify and inform service improvement opportunities that support program initiatives.
• Identify current issues of concerns from patients/families for the program to address, and advances the persons with lived and living experiences goals and priorities within the context of patients and family centered care.
• Support the orientation and training of new members to the program regarding confidentiality and conflict of interest requirements.
• Identify potential concerns arising from existing systems/practices to FIR Program leadership, and collaborate to achieve workable solutions.
• Consult with health care professionals in practicing appropriate and effective interpersonal approaches to patient and family centered care.
• Work collaboratively with members of the health care team to develop programs and materials that support the woman/person’s journey both at FIR and upon transition to community.
• Liaise as required with programs within BC Women’s Hospital and onsite services and programs in order to support continuity of care for mothers and their babies and families.
• Assist families in understanding information and provides appropriate resources.

What you bring

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a post-secondary program in Social Services.
• Five (5) years of recent related experience, including experience as a woman/person who received care at the FIR Program.

You also have:

• Women Centered, Trauma and Violence Informed, Indigenous Cultural Safety. This job requires that the incumbent be female.
• Foundational knowledge and understanding relevant to the specific care area.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with an inter-disciplinary health care team, including patients and families, other staff members, and members of the community; confidence to speak and write articulately to diverse groups of health care professionals; exercise discretion; and foster trust with current and past families and the health care professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible, organized and highly motivated.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position relevant to the specific area of care.
• Computer literacy.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Salary Range: $60,427 – $86,863 /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 2N9
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0800-1600
Requisition # 156323

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

(BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA and BCW are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of November 30, 2023. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.
Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # 156141E-2408798
Work Site 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 2N9
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 0800 – 1600
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 27-Dec-2023

Expected salary: $60427 – 86863 per year

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:18:54 GMT

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Job description: Program Family Advisor, Families in Recovery (FIR)

BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

BC Women’s Hospital’s Families in Recovery (FIR) Program is a provincial specialized perinatal service that provides primary care to antenatal and postpartum women who use substances and to infants exposed to substances in an interdisciplinary approach. Located at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre in Vancouver, FIR opened in 2003 and is a first of its kind program in Canada. Through the provision of treatment and supports focused on principle based practice and integrated programming, the interdisciplinary team at FIR focuses on stabilization and harm reduction in a recovery oriented approach to care.

The FIR Program Family Advisor is responsible for developing, sustaining and evaluating partnership opportunities between patients/families using services within the Maternal Newborn Program at BC Women’s Hospital.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement plans to recruit and engage patients/families to participate in service planning, delivery and evaluation, and provide ‘in-the-moment’ and planned feedback to programs, services and initiatives.
• Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities.
• Use feedback from families to identify and inform service improvement opportunities that support program initiatives.
• Identify current issues of concerns from patients/families for the program to address, and advances the persons with lived and living experiences goals and priorities within the context of patients and family centered care.
• Support the orientation and training of new members to the program regarding confidentiality and conflict of interest requirements.
• Identify potential concerns arising from existing systems/practices to FIR Program leadership, and collaborate to achieve workable solutions.
• Consult with health care professionals in practicing appropriate and effective interpersonal approaches to patient and family centered care.
• Work collaboratively with members of the health care team to develop programs and materials that support the woman/person’s journey both at FIR and upon transition to community.
• Liaise as required with programs within BC Women’s Hospital and onsite services and programs in order to support continuity of care for mothers and their babies and families.
• Assist families in understanding information and provides appropriate resources.

What you bring

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a post-secondary program in Social Services.
• Five (5) years of recent related experience, including experience as a woman/person who received care at the FIR Program.

You also have:

• Women Centered, Trauma and Violence Informed, Indigenous Cultural Safety. This job requires that the incumbent be female.
• Foundational knowledge and understanding relevant to the specific care area.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with an inter-disciplinary health care team, including patients and families, other staff members, and members of the community; confidence to speak and write articulately to diverse groups of health care professionals; exercise discretion; and foster trust with current and past families and the health care professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible, organized and highly motivated.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position relevant to the specific area of care.
• Computer literacy.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Salary Range: $60,427 – $86,863 /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 2N9
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Sunday to Thursday; 1000-1800
Requisition # 156377

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

(BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA and BCW are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of December 05, 2023. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.

Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # 156377E-2408986
Work Site 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 2N9
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work Sun to Thursday 1000-1800
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
Expiry Date 29-Dec-2023

Expected salary: $60427 – 86863 per year

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 03:02:50 GMT

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Job description: This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist working within Fir Ward (inpatient) and Bracken House (rehab).

This post will primarily provide daily cover for inpatients on Fir Ward at Sherwood Oaks. The post holder will also have responsibility for patients admitted from out of primary area. These will mostly come from the Nottingham City area. These admissions are divided up between other consultants on the unit with an established formula. The medical input to 70 inpatient beds is divided between 4 consultants with inpatient responsibilities on with maximum number of up to 9 patients under one consultant at any one time.

This post will also primarily provide daily cover for inpatients on the locked rehab ward at Bracken House. Bracken House is a mental health locked rehabilitation unit for both male and female patients which has 18 beds. The postholder will have responsibility for 9 of these beds and work alongside the non-medical AC Jim Matthews who will have the remainder.

This post is pending Royal College approval.

An RRP of 20% of the minimum point of the National Consultant (2003) contract will be paid for this post.

Main duties of the job

Inpatient (Fir Ward)

This post will primarily provide daily cover for inpatients on Fir Ward at Sherwood Oaks. Due to the recent reconfiguration of the Trust, the post holder will also have responsibility for patients admitted from out of primary area. These will mostly come from the Nottingham City area. These admissions are divided up between other consultants on the unit with an established formula. The medical input to 70 inpatient beds is divided between 4 consultants with inpatient responsibilities on with maximum number of up to 9 patients under one consultant at any one time.

Rehab (Bracken House)

Bracken House is a locked rehabilitation unit with 18 beds for both male and female patients with severe enduring mental health needs. The postholder will be looking after 9 patients alongside a non medical AC. They will have senior medical responsibility for the care of the patients and be working closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide person-centred care. They will be required to undertake their duties under the MHA as Responsible Clinician for those patients which includes preparing reports and attending hearings as appropriate with the help of the junior medical staff.

About us

Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.

As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.

Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.

We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.

If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!

#TeamNottsHC

Job description
Job responsibilities

• To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework
• To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant
• To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients
• To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department
• To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service
• To participate in annual appraisal for consultants
• To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme
• To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct
• To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation
• To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management
• To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the Medical Director and other managers in preparing plans for services.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications

Eligibility
Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under section 12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport
Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving license OR provides evidence of proposed alternative

Clinical Skills , Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

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Expected salary: £93666 – 126281 per year

Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Job date: Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:34:03 GMT

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