Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for this Clinical Manager role at Band 8b to manage our Neuro Disability Services for the Mental Health Trust. This post oversees Mental Health Trust services for people with a Learning Disability in the boroughs of Merton, Sutton, Wandsworth integrated Physical Health and Mental Health Team, ADHD/ASD services in Sutton, Merton and Richmond (ADHD only). We work closely in partnership with our local authority Community Teams for People with Learning Disabilities.
This is an exciting time in Neuro Disability Services, which can be challenging and complex and we require a highly motivated manager who can inspire staff and has strong organizational skills. If you are confident in working across partnerships, with a variety of stakeholders, and can lead and develop services, please consider this post. You will need to work across sites but have a base in Storey Building Tooting.
You will need to be able to work autonomously, have good clinical knowledge and be able to represent the service line both internally and externally in relation to working with Learning Disabilities.
If you have experience in managing Mental Health or Learning Disability Services and are passionate about ensuring we develop excellent services that deliver a high-quality service user experience, then we would be pleased to hear from you.
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 10 November 2025.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to clinically and operationally lead and manage the delivery of high quality services in a defined area, within available resources and in line with the Trusts governance framework.
To ensure the quality of clinical care within their defined areas
At all times to role model effectiveness working with with colleagues, holding self and colleagues to account appropriately and demonstrating personal commitment to the delivery of high quality services.
To be accessible in order to lead and promote quality and to empower and enable staff/teams to develop and maintain their skills and competencies in order to retain a sustainable workforce.
To promote evidence based practice, including Identify risks and take corrective action in line with the trusts integrated governance framework, including responding to Serious Incidents (SIs), Incidents, complaints and communications, ensuring timely and thorough investigation, disseminating recommendation and monitoring that actions are fully implemented.
To take a key role, by actively contributing, in the planning and delivery of the business objectives, service plans and change projects, ensuring customer focus, consistency, quality, and cost effectiveness.
Contribute to external groups and specific projects and work streams as required within the local health and social care community.
The post holder will take part in the on-call rota.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Achieve a defined set of health and social care performance targets, in accordance with contractual requirements and the performance framework for NHSI, the Care Quality Commission, and other relevant statutory and professional bodies.
In conjunction with the Nursing Directorate, the post holder will advise Senior Managers and Clinical Directors on professional and practice issues. Under the direction of the Nursing Directorate, the post holder will lead on the provision of professional advice to colleagues at all levels across the Trust in relation to specific clinical matters and practice
Promote, through personal actions, support for the Trusts key policies on Equality and Diversity, and use of the recovery-orientated approach for people with mental health needs.
To work closely with professional colleagues, corporate services and partner agencies to lead the continuous improvement services.
Committed to ensure service user / carer experience is positive, services are responsive and accessible, and transitions between services are smooth and seamless.
To communicate effectively with all staff; recognising the need for good information during periods of change.
Support the Trusts reputation and that of all senior colleagues at all times; maintaining a positive attitude with a strong commitment to improvement in all areas.
To undertake key projects allocated to a high standard and within the agreed timeframe.
To practice in a way that supports recovery by helping the service user to achieve the best quality of life possible whilst living with ongoing symptoms. To help people by encouraging them to think about their strengths and abilities and the changes they can make in their lives to take control, reach their goals and achieve improved mental wellbeing.
To continuously improve clinical standards and quality across the Trust by actively engaging in monthly senior staff meetings and an annual Nursing Directorate development programme. Taking on and developing an aspect of clinical care to roll out across all Trust areas, enabling ward managers and team managers to ensure that clinical governance encompasses a process of continuous quality improvement, focussing on the fundamentals of care across the Trust.
To create the environment to support colleagues to implement change and deliver improvement in clinical services, challenging where necessary to continuously improve working methods, systems and processes.
To have clinical oversight for the use of their resources ie beds/ caseloads and to ensure that the whole Trust resources are used effectively. Active liaison and leadership with the ACCC.
Provide professional judgement and expert advice in relation to clinical assessments and care planning, especially for patients with complex needs.
Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement, using patient satisfaction feedback and reflection on practice
To ensure that care is delivered in a holistic way that involves service users and carers, to ensure the patients physical, mental and social needs are taken into consideration, and staff have the skills to deliver the care required.
Through the line management of the Ward/Team managers, to ensure that they are providing efficient planning to deliver high quality and safe and effective care. Encourage systems that assure accurate, defensible, patient focussed clinical documentation and support their implementation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Achieve a defined set of health and social care performance targets, in accordance with contractual requirements and the performance framework for NHSI, the Care Quality Commission, and other relevant statutory and professional bodies.
In conjunction with the Nursing Directorate, the post holder will advise Senior Managers and Clinical Directors on professional and practice issues. Under the direction of the Nursing Directorate, the post holder will lead on the provision of professional advice to colleagues at all levels across the Trust in relation to specific clinical matters and practice
Promote, through personal actions, support for the Trusts key policies on Equality and Diversity, and use of the recovery-orientated approach for people with mental health needs.
To work closely with professional colleagues, corporate services and partner agencies to lead the continuous improvement services.
Committed to ensure service user / carer experience is positive, services are responsive and accessible, and transitions between services are smooth and seamless.
To communicate effectively with all staff; recognising the need for good information during periods of change.
Support the Trusts reputation and that of all senior colleagues at all times; maintaining a positive attitude with a strong commitment to improvement in all areas.
To undertake key projects allocated to a high standard and within the agreed timeframe.
To practice in a way that supports recovery by helping the service user to achieve the best quality of life possible whilst living with ongoing symptoms. To help people by encouraging them to think about their strengths and abilities and the changes they can make in their lives to take control, reach their goals and achieve improved mental wellbeing.
To continuously improve clinical standards and quality across the Trust by actively engaging in monthly senior staff meetings and an annual Nursing Directorate development programme. Taking on and developing an aspect of clinical care to roll out across all Trust areas, enabling ward managers and team managers to ensure that clinical governance encompasses a process of continuous quality improvement, focussing on the fundamentals of care across the Trust.
To create the environment to support colleagues to implement change and deliver improvement in clinical services, challenging where necessary to continuously improve working methods, systems and processes.
To have clinical oversight for the use of their resources ie beds/ caseloads and to ensure that the whole Trust resources are used effectively. Active liaison and leadership with the ACCC.
Provide professional judgement and expert advice in relation to clinical assessments and care planning, especially for patients with complex needs.
Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement, using patient satisfaction feedback and reflection on practice
To ensure that care is delivered in a holistic way that involves service users and carers, to ensure the patients physical, mental and social needs are taken into consideration, and staff have the skills to deliver the care required.
Through the line management of the Ward/Team managers, to ensure that they are providing efficient planning to deliver high quality and safe and effective care. Encourage systems that assure accurate, defensible, patient focussed clinical documentation and support their implementation.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Clinical - must hold a valid Registration with a professional body.
- Educated to Degree(BSc)level qualification or professional/clinical equivalent
- Recent management related training or senior managerial professional qualification
Desirable
- Significant management and or leadership training
Experience
Essential
- In depth current post registration clinical experience within a wide range of clinical specialities.
- Proven ability to competently directly manage a Ward/Team
- Extensive knowledge and expertise across a number of areas e.g. clinical, infection control, nutrition, safeguarding
- Significant professional leadership, especially professional development, clinical governance and supervision and appraisal
- Senior management experience in a health or social care setting including high level negotiation and partnership forming
- Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams in a health environment
- Experience of effective financial management
Desirable
- Experience of quality improvement projects
- Significant management and or leadership training
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of best practice in inpatient and community care settings and the benefits and challenges of joint working between social services and health
- Knowledge of national policies and recent changes within the health and social care economy
- Strong leadership skills including true ability to influence, negotiate, provide clarity and take difficult decisions
- Evidence of managing high-risk situations effectively
- Knowledge of Human Resources and Workforce policy and procedure that supports the development and the performance of their team
Desirable
- Experience of effective redesign and improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of workforce developments in clinical settings/operational services
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Clinical - must hold a valid Registration with a professional body.
- Educated to Degree(BSc)level qualification or professional/clinical equivalent
- Recent management related training or senior managerial professional qualification
Desirable
- Significant management and or leadership training
Experience
Essential
- In depth current post registration clinical experience within a wide range of clinical specialities.
- Proven ability to competently directly manage a Ward/Team
- Extensive knowledge and expertise across a number of areas e.g. clinical, infection control, nutrition, safeguarding
- Significant professional leadership, especially professional development, clinical governance and supervision and appraisal
- Senior management experience in a health or social care setting including high level negotiation and partnership forming
- Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams in a health environment
- Experience of effective financial management
Desirable
- Experience of quality improvement projects
- Significant management and or leadership training
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of best practice in inpatient and community care settings and the benefits and challenges of joint working between social services and health
- Knowledge of national policies and recent changes within the health and social care economy
- Strong leadership skills including true ability to influence, negotiate, provide clarity and take difficult decisions
- Evidence of managing high-risk situations effectively
- Knowledge of Human Resources and Workforce policy and procedure that supports the development and the performance of their team
Desirable
- Experience of effective redesign and improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of workforce developments in clinical settings/operational services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
