South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Performance Manager

The closing date is 04 February 2026

Job summary

The post holder will support the Trust in managing the performance framework across the Trust. The post holder will be part of a team that works closely with Directorates and other internal and external partners such as Integrated Commissioning Boards (ICB's), NHS England (NHSE), South London Partnership (SLP), other NHS providers, independent and third sector providers, operating within the local health economy, as well as across London and nationally.

The post holder will maintain current knowledge of the various regulatory frameworks provided by the Department of Health & Social Care, NHSE, the national operating framework and translate the requirements to operational metrics, thereby ensuring that services within the Trust are compliant.

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose:

Performance Monitoring and reporting: The Senior Performance manager will assist in managing the performance management framework across the Trust, including the supporting the Integrated Quality Performance Reporting (IQP) process, internal and external reporting requirements. This includes performance reporting for operational teams through to Board reporting, producing dashboards to track progress against national and local goals showing service delivery and performance.

Line Management: To line manage performance team staff and provide management cover for the Performance and Contracts Team as and when required, by fostering a supportive environment.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Managing the Trusts reporting requirements for the performance management framework with commissioners and other partners including producing bespoke reports, attendance at meetings.

Data Analysis and Insight: Supporting the Trust to deliver core standards using data sourced from a robust data and information framework, providing clear analysis to drive improvements in care. Knowledge of key NHS data systems and information platforms such as Mental health Services Data Set (MHSDS), Electronic Patient Journey System (ePJS), Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT), NHS Futures is essential.

Quality Improvements: Identifying areas of underperformance and facilitating "deep dives" or thematic reviews to drive service improvements.

About us

At South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, we believe in providing excellent care which is delivered with pride and compassion. Everything we do is to improve the lives of the people and communities we serve and to promote mental health and wellbeing for all.

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£72,921 to £83,362 a year per annum inclusive of HCAs

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-NCL-7707831-MU

Job locations

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 8AZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Performance team for a Senior Performance Manager. The successful candidate will have in depth knowledge and experience of NHS systems . There will be a diversity of challenges and opportunity if you are successful with your application; please read the job description for further information and to confirm your suitability against the person specification.

This post will allow the successful applicant to play a supporting role in the Performance and Contracts team with accountability to the Director of Performance and Contracts. Ideally you will have worked within an NHS environment with a proven track record of developing relationships and working with a range of cross-organisational stakeholders and successfully supported a team/s to deliver organisational priorities. You will have or be able to develop the skills of supporting the performance management function for the Trust.

You should possess good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with a flexible approach to work and enjoy working as part of a team.

Above all we are looking for a keen, enthusiastic and confident individual who can show determination to the team / individual development and commitment in the role.

We look forward to receiving your application

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Performance team for a Senior Performance Manager. The successful candidate will have in depth knowledge and experience of NHS systems . There will be a diversity of challenges and opportunity if you are successful with your application; please read the job description for further information and to confirm your suitability against the person specification.

This post will allow the successful applicant to play a supporting role in the Performance and Contracts team with accountability to the Director of Performance and Contracts. Ideally you will have worked within an NHS environment with a proven track record of developing relationships and working with a range of cross-organisational stakeholders and successfully supported a team/s to deliver organisational priorities. You will have or be able to develop the skills of supporting the performance management function for the Trust.

You should possess good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with a flexible approach to work and enjoy working as part of a team.

Above all we are looking for a keen, enthusiastic and confident individual who can show determination to the team / individual development and commitment in the role.

We look forward to receiving your application

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters Degree

Desirable

  • Management Qualification Project management Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Comprehensive experience of performance management frameworks including financial and information management and reporting.
  • At least 5 years management experience within NHS or equivalent.
  • Developing and implementing solutions to deliver on complex organisational requirements

Desirable

  • Experience of leading and managing a team

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise conflicting requirements to meet Trust objectives.
  • To have strong leadership qualities, be firm-minded in approach and capable of leading by example, inspiring others.
  • Able to establish collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters Degree

Desirable

  • Management Qualification Project management Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Comprehensive experience of performance management frameworks including financial and information management and reporting.
  • At least 5 years management experience within NHS or equivalent.
  • Developing and implementing solutions to deliver on complex organisational requirements

Desirable

  • Experience of leading and managing a team

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise conflicting requirements to meet Trust objectives.
  • To have strong leadership qualities, be firm-minded in approach and capable of leading by example, inspiring others.
  • Able to establish collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).

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.

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. 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).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 8AZ


Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 8AZ


Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Director Performance & Contracts

Shameem Akhtar

shameem.akhtar@slam.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£72,921 to £83,362 a year per annum inclusive of HCAs

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-NCL-7707831-MU

Job locations

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 8AZ


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