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This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We deliver specialist services in the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Wandsworth and Richmond.We are committed to provide a high quality and specialist care to our service users and we are recognised for our care and treatment we provide. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good'.We launched our five-year strategy, Aiming High; Changing Lives in 2021 together with Our Care Improvement System as our quality management system methodology to make a positive impact on patient care, outcomes and staff experience. By joining SLaM, all staff will get the opportunity to be part of this exciting improvement journey supported with learning and development to harness everyone's potential as change makers.The trust recognises the unique and valuable contribution that people with lived experience of mental illness can bring to a role. We therefore welcome applications from people with lived experience and consider them as an asset to the Trust.Our Values We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values and our promise to be caring, kind, polite, prompt, honest, listen and do what I say I'm going to do is at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll be part of something special.As a Trust we are happy to talk flexible working.Job overview Please note this position is advertised as an opportunity for either a Consultant Grade (2 PAs) or an Agenda for Change Grade (0.2 WTE Band 8c indicative according to experience) to encompass the prospect of applications from differing professional backgrounds and has therefore been advertised in both Medical and AfC TRAC systemsAre you an experienced, passionate, and dynamic senior clinician looking to lead transformational change in Perinatal (PN) services? We have an exciting opportunity within the SLP PN Provider Collaborative for a Clinical Director to lead a high-impact programme that transforms PN services in South London, improving patient experience and outcomes.The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team leading the development of services as part of the SLP. The Clinical Director will provide senior strategic clinical leadership, overseeing the clinical aspects of its development driving innovation and service development. Working alongside senior leaders, the Clinical Director will shape the future of south London PN services by i) driving transformational change across the PN pathway (community, maternal mental health services and inpatients services) to improve timely access to services and delivery of effective care resulting in improved patient outcomes ii) addressing health inequalities and enhancing clinical delivery and iii) ensuring service user and carer involvement in programme development.Main duties of the job As a Clinical Director for one of the SLP Perinatal; Clinical Programmes, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team leading the development of services as part of the South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP). Working collaboratively with the nominated Chief Executive (Senior Responsible Officer) and SLP Director, the post-holder will support the strategic and operational development and delivery of coherent and effective arrangements in South London to ensure the partnership achieves excellent outcomes. They will provide senior clinical leadership to a specified SLP Clinical Programme, overseeing the clinical aspects of its development and operational activities, ensure there is alignment to the objectives of the partnership as well as being accountable for the design of the models of care associated with the programme.The role is for a two-year term and will be two sessions/one day per week, any additional existing allowances will also be honoured as part of the appointment.Applications are welcome from senior clinicians from all professional backgrounds You should have:A strong background in clinical leadership and service transformationExperience working collaboratively across organisationsA passion for improving patient care and reducing health inequalitiesThe ability to establish new projects and initiatives effectivelyWorking for our organisation The South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP):The South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP) is a collaboration between Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, (Oxleas) South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, (SLaM), and South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) between them delivering mental health services to a population of more than three million people. The partnership brings together clinical expertise, experience, and innovation, aiming to improve quality, use resources most effectively, and deliver best practice consistently to all patients. Since its inception, the SLP has been a resilient and effective partnership that has improved patient experience, introduced innovation, and developed new services across the 12 boroughs of south London.Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person spec for detailed information on main responsibilities.Person specification Qualifications Essential criteriaRegistered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse or other registered social care Qualification, or Post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical psychology (or equivalent), or A nationally recognised Psychotherapy training / Registered and accredited with Health Care Professional Council (HCPC)Live registrationManagement and/or leadership experienceDesirable criteriaQuality Improvement qualificationExperience Essential criteriaHolds a senior clinical role within one of the partner organisation Perinatal mental health clinical services, with a track record of leading these services and embedding changeExperience of policy, guideline setting, strategy and clinical pathway developmentChange management experience related to the planning and delivery of work in a clinical settingActive experience leading and delivering quality improvement in a clinical settingExperience of collaborative working as part of a senior management team and working across complex health, social and criminal justice systems (where relevant)Experience of holding and handling communications with a wide range of stakeholders, including mediaExperience in a senior management roleTrack record in leading clinical staff through complex health transformation projectsExperience in engaging a wide range of stakeholders including specialist, ICB commissioners, local authority and private sector groupsDesirable criteriaExperience of working at Trust Board level or equivalentExperience of leading pan- Trust lead role for specific responsibilitiesKnowledge/Skills Essential criteriaUnderstanding of the evidence base and NICE guidance relevant to the SLP Clinical ProgrammeInformation skill: able to critique and interpret aggregate information, based on an understanding of clinical, data and information processes and analytical skillsHigh level influencing and negotiation skillsExcellent communication skills both verbally and in writingHigh level presentation skillsExperienced in managing change across teams and in a multi-professional environmentAbility to work collaboratively with clinicians, carers and service users to improve outcomes for the patientsPassionate about patient safetyCredible in multi- professional environment Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations, competing demands and tight timescalesApproachableAbility to work and liaise with individuals and groups at a wide variety of levels and professionDesirable criteriaUnderstanding of the local, regional and national commissioning environment and standards expected by commissionersAttained national Clinical Safety training for cliniciansThe Trust is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability and are committed to treating people fairly with compassion, respect and dignity and in promoting equality and human rights. We aim to put this commitment into practice by:Embedding our commitment to tackling inequality, eliminating discrimination and harassment; promoting equality of opportunity and fostering good relations in our everyday practiceEnsuring that all our services and all staff understand and support our commitmentWe believe that people who use our services, their carers and our staff, should be treated with compassion, respect and dignityPlease note:That all applications for this post will need to be made onlineThat you read and understand the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the role. Your Statement in Support should reflect the requirements specified as your application will be judged against these criteriaThat the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received. We advise that you submit your application as early as possibleThat once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3rd party e-recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobsThat should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not been successfulThat priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employeesThat should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) processThat we are a smoke-free TrustSLaM is a Stonewall Diversity Champion , Stonewall is the largest Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBT) rights charity in EuropeHelpful Resource: How to Use TRAC for Job Applications If you're preparing to apply for a role, this guide provides step‑step instructions on how to use TRAC effectively throughout the application process: Using TRAC to applyApplicant 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.Documents to downloadSLP Perinatal Clinical Director_JD (PDF, 294.0KB)SLP Perinatal Clinical Director_PS (PDF, 192.1KB)SLaM Staff Benefits (PDF, 1.1MB)Happy to Talk Flexible Working (PDF, 680.1KB)#J-18808-Ljbffr