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Elaine Brown

Denny,Stirling

Summary

Experienced and dedicated Service Manager with a strong background in substance use services, mental health, and learning disability services. Proven leadership in operational management, strategy development and leadership, governance, service development, and partnership working across health and social care sectors. Committed to improving outcomes for individuals and families affected by alcohol and drugs.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Service Manager - Substance Use Services

NHS Forth Valley
Forth Valley
02.2023 - Current
  • Operational management of community and hospital-based drug and alcohol services.
  • Financial management of complicated budget structure.
  • Oversight of adverse event processes.
  • Service development across mental health and learning disability services.
  • Collaborative working with third sector providers.

Suicide and Drug Death Prevention Co-ordinator

NHS Forth Valley
Forth Valley
07.2021 - 02.2023
  • Led strategic initiatives to reduce suicide and drug-related deaths.
  • Coordinated multi-agency responses and prevention efforts.
  • Developed data-driven approaches to risk mitigation.
  • Led on the development of a revised drug death review process that created a safe and empowering environment where services could discuss practice and identify areas for improvement as well as areas of good practice.
  • Contributed to the development of national policy and good practice guidelines.

Community Planning Manager

Stirling Council
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Strategic co-ordination of community planning initiatives and partnerships.
  • Managed complex projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery without compromising on quality standards.
  • Maintained regular liaison with stakeholders to ensure alignment of expectations and deliverables throughout the lifecycle of each project.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant governance structures.
  • Regular and effective communication with elected officials.
  • Regular liaison with community groups and members regarding community issues and concerns.

Alcohol and Drug Partnership Lead Officer

Stirling Council
Stirling
04.2006 - 08.2020
  • Co-led development of family support service in Forth Valley, emphasising family involvement.
  • Directed planning and delivery of alcohol and drug services region-wide.
  • Managed funding allocations and monitored performance metrics.
    Established robust partnerships with health, social care, and voluntary sectors.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Social Work

University of Glasgow
Glasgow
09.2002 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Stirling
Stirling
09.1997 - 05.2001

Skills

  • Strategic and operational leadership
  • Substance use service management
  • Governance and risk management
  • Service redesign and improvement
  • Partnership working and stakeholder engagement
  • Budget and resource management
  • Risk assessment and mitigation

Timeline

Service Manager - Substance Use Services

NHS Forth Valley
02.2023 - Current

Suicide and Drug Death Prevention Co-ordinator

NHS Forth Valley
07.2021 - 02.2023

Community Planning Manager

Stirling Council
08.2020 - 07.2021

Alcohol and Drug Partnership Lead Officer

Stirling Council
04.2006 - 08.2020

Diploma of Higher Education - Social Work

University of Glasgow
09.2002 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Stirling
09.1997 - 05.2001
Elaine Brown