SLP Clinical Director - Perinatal

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SLP Clinical Director - Perinatal

The closing date is 25 February 2026

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 systems

Are 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 transformation
• Experience working collaboratively across organisation
• A passion for improving patient care and reducing health inequalities
• The ability to establish new projects and initiatives effectively

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person spec for detailed information on main responsibilities.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Registered 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 registration
• Management and/or leadership experience

Experience

• Holds 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 change
• Experience of policy, guideline setting, strategy and clinical pathway development
• Change management experience related to the planning and delivery of work in a clinical setting
• Active experience leading and delivering quality improvement in a clinical setting
• Experience 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 media
• Experience in a senior management role
• Track record in leading clinical staff through complex health transformation projects
• Experience in engaging a wide range of stakeholders including specialist, ICB commissioners, local authority and private sector groups
• Experience of working at Trust Board level or equivalent
• Experience of leading pan- Trust lead role for specific responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills

• Understanding of the evidence base and NICE guidance relevant to the SLP Clinical Programme
• Information skill: able to critique and interpret aggregate information, based on an understanding of clinical, data and information processes and analytical skills
• High level influencing and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
• High level presentation skills
• Experienced in managing change across teams and in a multi professional environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinicians, carers and service users to improve outcomes for the patients
• Passionate about patient safety
• Credible in multi professional environment Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations, competing demands and tight timescales
• Approachable
• Ability to work and liaise with individuals and groups at a wide variety of levels and profession
• Understanding of the local, regional and national commissioning environment and standards expected by commissioners
• Attained national Clinical Safety training for clinicians

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

£85,431 to £97,148 a year pro rata , inc of HCA