Perinatal Service Line Clinical Lead

Join Us as Clinical Lead of our Perinatal Service Line Commissioning within the South West Provider Collaborative

As the Clinical Lead, you will lead our collaborative workstream, with clinicians from all our providers, to review and develop innovative clinical models and pathways tailored to the unique needs of our perinatal population. Your leadership will be crucial in shaping our services so we can meet the needs of our patients now and in the future, linking in with national forums and colleagues across the country. This role demands a forward-thinking approach, where you will work closely with clinical teams and stakeholders to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.

We can offer a flexible base, but our team is based at Langdon Hospital in Devon. We have a regional footprint and this role may include travel across the South West with the flexibility to work via Microsoft Teams. You will be at the forefront of developing strategic initiatives, overseeing clinical excellence, and fostering collaborative relationships with a variety of professionals and organisations.

If you are an experienced perinatal clinician with a proven track record in leading clinical redesign, developing quality frameworks, and driving service improvements, this is your chance to make a substantial impact. Join us in delivering exceptional perinatal care and advancing mental health services across the South West., Leadership and Development: Lead the creation and implementation of innovative clinical models tailored to the unique needs of perinatal patients. This involves designing and refining clinical pathways and ensuring our providers are supported to integrate identified best practices in service delivery.

Strategic Oversight: Provide high-level clinical leadership and strategic direction, translating the overarching goals of the South West Provider Collaborative into actionable plans for the perinatal service line.

Quality Assurance: Develop and oversee quality governance frameworks to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care. Monitor performance metrics and implement improvements to enhance patient outcomes and service efficiency.

Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key representative for the Collaborative, engaging with internal teams, partner organisations, and national bodies. Participate in public forums, partnership meetings, and consultations to advocate for and advance perinatal mental health services.

Clinical Expertise: Provide expert clinical guidance and support to the Head of Service and the broader clinical team. Ensure that clinical practices are aligned with current research, evidence-based guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

Innovation and Improvement: Lead initiatives for continuous improvement, including the development and implementation of service model and the incorporation of feedback from patients and stakeholders.

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do