Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen. We are looking for a Clinical Service Lead to provide day-to-day operational management and clinical leadership to our Perinatal Service. The successful candidate will be responsible for line management of staff, performance management of the services in terms of quality, finance, human resource management and governance. There will be opportunities to lead on service development and QI projects. The successful candidate will be experienced in working with external partners and have energy, drive and enthusiasm for working in a complex environment.
The multi-disciplinary team includes: Clinical Service Lead, Team Managers, Lead Consultant, Consultant Psychiatrists, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Psychologists and Psychotherapists, Specialist Nurses, Nursery Nurses, Social Worker, Occupational Therapists, Peer Support Workers, a Specialist Mental Health Midwife and administrative staff.
Applications are welcome from individuals who do not have experience in Perinatal Services but can demonstrate transferrable skills. Working alongside the Lead Consultant, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Team Leaders, this is a great opportunity for candidates who have been working at Band 7 and are looking to take the next step in their career development or those who want to expand their experience in a community setting.
Main duties of the job
The clinicians assess and review clients in a number of clinic venues in the service catchment area, including three hospitals with maternity services (St George's Hospital, St Helier's Hospital and Kingston Hospital). The Medical, Nursing, Psychology and Psychotherapy members of the multidisciplinary team are organised in three sub-teams with geographically defined clinical remits (Wandsworth sub-team, Merton and Sutton sub-team, Kingston and Richmond sub-team). The Occupational Therapists and Social Worker are shared across all three sub-teams. Integrated in to the Perinatal Mental Health Service is the Perinatal Trauma and Loss Team (PTLT), delivering holistic, personalised and trauma-informed care, with outreach into local maternity services and close working relationships with primary care services.
Career progression and development
We are committed to getting the very best out of our staff and supporting their career aspirations. Staff will be supported to develop skills and build experience through professional development opportunities.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care. The Care Quality Commission rates our services as 'good' and we aspire to be 'outstanding'. We are transforming care to support our mission of " Making Life Better Together " and have built new facilities at Springfield University Hospital with further estate investments planned to 2027. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be anti-racist, co-producing with local communities and valuing contributions from all backgrounds.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to create a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive.
Location
Springfield University Hospital, Tooting
Springfield University Hospital is a large, 19-ward site located in Springfield Village, with recent investment into new facilities and proximity to local shops, cafes and transport links.
Details
Date posted: 12 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 per year (pro rata, inclusive of Inner London HCAs)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference: 294-MHCA-7475657-JB
Job locations: Springfield University Hospital, 15 Springfield Drive, London SW17 0YF
Job responsibilities
To communicate effectively with staff through regular briefings and provide opportunities for staff involvement in service development.
To communicate policies and procedures within the service, with partners and externally to ensure effective understanding and implementation.
To communicate complex service-related information to senior managers, partners and relevant stakeholders using a variety of methods including reports and presentations.
To maintain effective relationships with service users, their relatives, friends and carers, and with Trust staff and other statutory and voluntary agencies.
To review and update the service's operational policy and contribute to ongoing development and evaluation of services in relation to need, quality standards and target frameworks.
To ensure partners are involved in service development and that third sector developments are accounted for in service design.
To work with service users, carers and local stakeholders to tackle health inequalities.
To ensure all service developments and commissioned services function within clinical governance requirements and budgetary constraints.
To participate in Trust policy development and operational and business planning and to ensure safeguarding policies for vulnerable adults and children are followed.
To plan and coordinate service review activities and deliver regular audits and continuous service improvement with inpatient colleagues, and to lead community engagement and co-produced services for key priority groups.
To use integrated management information systems to manage resources effectively and ensure team members record clinical and patient management information using IAPTus and RiO, as required.
To undertake regular skill-mix reviews to ensure the workforce supports service demands and to lead data analysis and monthly/quarterly performance reporting as required.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
* Essential: Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification
* Essential: Evidence of post-registration CPD relevant to the post
Experience
* Essential: Experience at a senior clinical or management level
* Essential: Experience of managing a clinical team and supervising staff
* Essential: Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating services
* Essential: Experience in service development/review and leading change
* Essential: Experience in managing finances and budgeting
Knowledge & Skills
* Essential: Understanding of best management practice in health settings
* Essential: Knowledge of effective models of service provision
* Essential: Ability to redesign and change services effectively
* Essential: Knowledge of safeguarding issues and clinical risk management
* Essential: Demonstrated leadership ability
Disclosure and Sponsorship
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and will require Disclosure to the DBS to check for prior convictions. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside other applications.
Criminal records checks guidance for overseas applicants is provided where applicable.
Employer details
Employer: South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
Address: Springfield University Hospital, 15 Springfield Drive, London SW17 0YF
Employer's website: swlstg.nhs.uk
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