An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Perinatal Clinical Development Lead to provide senior clinical leadership within our Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health Services.
Working in partnership with the Perinatal Service Manager and Consultant Psychologist, the post holder will contribute to the strategic direction, quality, and ongoing development of perinatal services in line with the NHS Long Term Plan, national quality standards and best available evidence. This is a high profile role requiring visible leadership, advanced clinical expertise and a strong commitment to service improvement and patient safety.
The post holder will provide expert clinical advice and support for complex perinatal cases, including risk management and application of relevant legislation. In addition, the role has a strong leadership and quality focus, including development of integrated clinical pathways, leading quality improvement initiatives, overseeing audit activity, supporting workforce development and contributing to service accreditation and assurance processes.
The role includes responsibility for leading cross system collaboration, building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and influencing service development at local, regional and national level. The post holder will also lead on learning from incidents, policy development, co production activity, and the effective use of resources across the service.
Key responsibilitiesYou will be a registered health or social care professional with substantial experience working within perinatal or complex mental health services. You will have proven experience of autonomous clinical practice, system wide service improvement, and leadership within multidisciplinary environments. You will demonstrate advanced knowledge of complex mental health presentations, relevant legislation, quality improvement methodology and patient safety frameworks.
Strong communication, leadership and influencing skills are essential, along with the ability to analyse and present complex information to senior audiences. You will be committed to inclusive practice, continuous improvement and collaborative working across organisational boundaries.
Qualifications and ExperienceGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
AddressCentral Park
Building B, Central Park, Northampton Rd,
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull time
Reference number Job locationsCentral Park
Building B, Central Park, Northampton Rd,
Salary£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum pro rata