Job Summary
The Perinatal Community Service within BSMHFT covers Birmingham Solihull and provides specialised perinatal care and treatment to women from the age of 16 who experience moderate to severe perinatal mental health difficulties in pregnancy until up to 2 years post‑natal.
We are currently recruiting for our Clinical Development Lead role who will provide leadership and support throughout the service, working closely with the Clinical Service Manager with a particular focus on quality, safety, service and pathway improvement projects.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will contribute to the implementation of strategic plans within the service and provide specialist perinatal clinical leadership and oversight of clinical processes. They will support the use of QI projects to implement change, whilst demonstrating a strong focus on quality of the service‑user experience, with clear processes in place for addressing any risks or issues impacting on this. They will support the development and delivery of service improvement objectives, ensuring effective communication and engagement with service users, their carers and multidisciplinary teams. They will work closely with the Clinical Leads and Team Managers, be highly visible and accessible as a professional leader, and take the lead in supporting the achievement of key performance indicators for the service area, including quality, governance, workforce and financial measures. A particular focus will be on reducing health inequalities for women in Birmingham.
About Us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Details
Date posted: 28 October 2025
Pay Scheme
Agency for change
Band
8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full‑time, Part‑time
Reference Number
436-7525704
Job Locations
Barberry Centre, Birmingham, B15 2FG
Responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Essential:
* Registered Mental Health Practitioner
* Evidence of significant post‑registration education and development at degree level or equivalent
* Significant post‑registration clinical experience within the clinical speciality
* Extensive knowledge and expertise across perinatal mental health, community clinical practice, infection control, safeguarding children, domestic abuse and safeguarding adults
* Experience of concurrently managing a wide variety of projects
* Significant professional leadership, especially professional development, clinical governance, supervision and appraisal
* Demonstrable experience and implementation of clinical and professional governance issues within the clinical speciality
Desirable:
* Significant management and/or leadership training
* Experience at band 8 or above level, leading change and quality improvement projects in mental health services
* Experience of effective redesign and improvement methodologies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer name: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Barberry Centre, Birmingham, B15 2FG
Website: https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/
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