Overview
An exciting opportunity exists 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 role contributes 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. The position requires visible leadership, advanced clinical expertise, and a strong commitment to service improvement and patient safety.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical advice and support for complex perinatal cases, including risk management and application of relevant legislation.
- Contribute to the development of integrated clinical pathways, lead quality improvement initiatives, oversee audit activity and support workforce development.
- Lead service accreditation and assurance processes, and foster cross‑system collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Drive learning from incidents, policy development, co‑production activity and effective resource use across the service.
Qualifications
- Registered health or social care professional with substantial experience in perinatal or complex mental health services.
- Proven experience of autonomous clinical practice, system‑wide service improvement, and leadership within multidisciplinary environments.
- Advanced knowledge of complex mental health presentations, relevant legislation, quality improvement methodology and patient safety frameworks.
- Strong communication, leadership and influencing skills with the ability to analyse and present complex information to senior audiences.
- Commitment to inclusive practice, continuous improvement and collaborative working across organisational boundaries.
Benefits
- Pay enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
The advert closes on Monday 11 May 2026.
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