Clinical Lead for Secure Mental Health Services

3 days ago


Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Title: Clinical Lead for Secure Mental Health Services

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Clinical Lead to join our team at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing clinical leadership for our secure mental health services, with a particular focus on care pathways for women.

About the Role

This is a part-time (12 hours a week) Clinical Lead position, which will be held on a secondment or fixed-term basis by a post-holder working in an existing clinical role within a forensic mental health service in Kent, Surrey, or Sussex. The role includes travel between NHS Trusts and services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide clinical leadership for the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex (KSS) women's secure and forensic mental health services.
  • Develop and maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign of services.
  • Experience of using new ways of working to modernize services without additional resources.
  • Measurable track record in involving and motivating staff to improve performance.
  • Excellent analytical skills to communicate service decisions both internally and externally to the organization.
Person Specification

We are looking for a candidate with:

  • Management qualification or professional qualification (RMN, OT, Psychologist, or Social Worker) or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level.
  • Professional registration in health/social care profession (GMC, NMC, HCPC, or SWE).
  • Significant experience of and demonstrable achievement in a consultant or professional lead role within forensic mental health.
  • Experience of providing teaching, training at post-registration or qualification level to colleagues within the Trust, other agencies, and educational settings.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are a motivated and experienced Clinical Lead looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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