Job Title: SLP Perinatal Workstream Lead
Agency: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 113,565 – 150,569 £ / Year

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Job summary

Please note this position is advertised as an opportunity for either a Consultant Grade (1.5 PAs) or an Agenda for Change Grade (0.15 WTE Band 8c) to encompass the prospect of applications from differing professional backgrounds.

The South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP) is recruiting a Perinatal Quality and Outcomes Workstream Lead to support the strategic development of the South London Perinatal Provider Collaborative (PC). These newly created leadership roles will drive delivery of the Collaborative’s ambitious priorities to improve access, reduce health inequalities, strengthen quality and outcomes, and advance research, innovation and education across perinatal mental health services.

As part of a collaborative leadership team, Workstream Leads will work closely with clinicians, Experts by Experience, VCSE partners, service leaders and programme colleagues to drive innovation, influence system-wide improvements, and support the transformation of perinatal mental health services across South London. We are seeking experienced, enthusiastic and collaborative leaders with a strong background in perinatal services, excellent communication and partnership-working skills, and a passion for improving outcomes for women, birthing people and families.

Join us in delivering innovative, inclusive and high-quality perinatal mental health care across South London.

Interviews are expected to take place w.c. 31 August + 7 September

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a dynamic team, supporting the development of partnership working and service change across Perinatal services in South London. The role will contribute to both strategic and operational development, while helping to ensure consistent and accessible perinatal care pathways that deliver excellent clinical and quality outcomes for women, birthing people and their families.

The post holder will report to the SLP Clinical Director and work closely with the Programme Director and other Workstream Leads to ensure alignment across the programme. In addition, there may be opportunities to collaborate with other London and/or national organisations on specific service developments. The role offers a valuable opportunity to develop skills and approaches across both provider and commissioner settings.

This post would suit an individual with extensive experience in perinatal services, along with the enthusiasm and passion to bring together clinicians, service leads, multidisciplinary colleagues, Experts by Experience and VCSE partners to develop and maintain high-quality, accessible perinatal services.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, with the ability to build effective internal and external networks and ensure pathways are efficient and aligned with SLP aims. The role is well suited to someone with the drive and enthusiasm to support change and develop new frameworks for partnership working in a complex and dynamic environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• Live registration

Desirable

• Evidence of specialist training
• Proven ability in teaching and formal training in professional/clinical supervision
• Professional management qualification or equivalent level of substantial experience/training in leading services and successfully managing or contributing to major change programmes
• Leadership training and experience of leading services and complex development programmes

Experience

Essential

• Senior Clinical or Operational experience working in south London Perinatal services
• Leading or supporting service improvement initiatives across services
• Participated in reviewing a service from a quality perspective

Desirable

• Service design and implementation
• Experience of working collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to develop and deliver improvement initiatives

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of working with a range of stakeholders in coordinating support for Perinatal services
• Understanding of clinical pathways in south London Perinatal services
• Understanding of delivering clinical outcomes
• Understanding of key performance indicators and their relationship to service delivery and quality
• Understanding the role of women, birthing people and their families/carers in the development and delivery of services

Desirable

• Understanding of the role of and approaches to commissioning services2
• Understanding and experience of utilising service and quality improvement methodology
• Understanding of partnership working including working with VCSE partners and Experts by Experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to lead and deliver change programmes/service improvement
• Able to use mandated and personal authority in role
• Ability to facilitate and influence
• Ability to maintain a focus on and drive quality improvements
• Ability to facilitate constructive challenge within and across organisations

Desirable

• Ability to hold services to account
• Ability to use data to maintain/improve quality
• Ability to work and communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues in different organisational tiers
• Leadership skills including the ability to energise, shape and direct teams

Closing Date: 9 August 2026

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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