Can you provide clinical leadership and strategic oversight for our Secure Inpatient Services?
Job Title: Clinical Director – Secure Services
Location: Northampton
Salary: Competitive plus £20,000 p/a Responsibility Allowance
Our Charity
We are St Andrew's a leading charitable provider of specialist inpatient mental health services across the UK. We are a mental health charity, and our purpose is to inspire hope for those living with complex mental health needs. We are looking to a future with less stigma, more community support, more research and education, and we aim to be at the forefront of inspiring real change. We want to ensure we can all live in a society where everyone with complex mental health needs is heard, valued and has hope for their future. Come and join us and support us to help people transform their lives.
The role
Your role will provide clinical leadership and strategic oversight within the Secure Services division ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives. You be responsible for the line management of medical staff within the divisions and ensuring compliance of the medical body with Charity policies and guidelines. You will provide clinical strategic oversight, working closely with the Medical Director to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. In your role you will develop and implement clinical strategies to improve patient outcomes and service delivery, while fostering a culture of open communication, reflective practice, and shared clinical leadership.
About You
You will bring significant clinical experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist within Secure Services. You will hold a full GMC registration and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry. You will have an excellent understanding of clinical governance, risk management, and professional standards. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and a proven record of excellent clinical leadership and team management. You will have both the breadth and depth of skills to fulfil the role described above and the ability to inspire and lead with a focus on excellence and accountability. You will also be a role model for the St Andrew’s CARE values and the pillars of our Leadership Commitment including compassionate, person-centred care.
Reward
We offer an excellent benefits package including Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 33 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); Life cover; Electric Car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Healthcare cash plan; Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications. On-site facilities such as cafes, all set within beautiful grounds.
Interested?
If this sounds like you then we’d love you to apply here. Please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@stah.org to arrange an informal discussion or for a copy of the full job description.
Closing date: 22 February 2026
Assessment Date: TBC
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