Clinical Service Lead in London

Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician with excellent organisation and leadership skills to join Southwark Child & Family Team as the Clinical Service Lead.The Child & Family Team is an under 12s service offering assessments and treatment for complex emotional and mental health needs including ADHD. The Clinical Service Lead will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. They will provide highly specialist clinical work within the team and operational management covering the planning, directing and management of the service. Please read attached job description for details.The successful candidate will be assertive, be able to work well within a team and able to work effectively with complex professional interagency networks. We are seeking a candidate who feels passionate and committed to providing a high quality service for children and young people who are facing significant challenges.Main duties of the jobTo take day to day operational management responsibility in the planning, directing andmanagement of the Child & Family CAMHS team.The post holder will ensure that service access and delivery is efficient, effective, evidencebased, needs led, as well as service user and carer focused.The post holder will provide clear leadership, in partnership with the Service Manager toensure access to timely treatment and intervention by well led and motivated staff thatcontributes to promoting safety and achievement for all children and young people.About usWe are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you feel valued and appreciated and that is why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer.Some of our benefits are highlighted here:Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.Work life balance,flexible working and supporting a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmesCar lease,our staff benefit from competitive deals to lease carsAccommodation,our staff benefit from keyworker housing which is available on selected sitesNHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands through Health Service Discounts website.Other benefits include:Counselling servicesWellbeing eventsLong service awardsCycle to work schemeSeason ticket loanChildcare vouchersDetailsDate posted27 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 66,274 to 73,496 a year per annum inclusive of Inner HCAs ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number334-CLI-8152472Job locationsMapother HouseMaudsley HospitalLondonSE5 8AZUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesLeadershipTo line manage and performance manage team to assist in recruiting, motivating, training, developing and retaining appropriate staff enabling them to have the skills, expertise and discretion to function effectively in their roles.To ensure the effective operational management of the CAMHS service in providing services which are in accordance with the objectives of the CAMHS / and achievement of key performance targets.Team ManagementTo ensure (in conjunction with the Service Manager, Heads of Professions and Lead Clinicians) that practice within the team meets relevant standards, is appropriate, timely, safe and follows agreed professional practice.To ensure that staff engage in regular meetings, training and team building with the goal of promoting a working environment that is open, honest, supportive and outward looking.Staff ManagementProvide demonstrable assurance that all staff are receiving appraisal and personal development plans that include mandatory training and clinical supervision to enable the workforce to be fit for practice.To monitor sickness absence, annual leave, training and study leave, taking any appropriate management action as required.Financial ManagementTo have delegated responsibility for the team budget within the service, ensuring that the team works effectively within the allocated financial framework.Performance ManagementTo provide and/or contribute to the production of reports, information and proposals that support effective delivery of care and an integrated approach to work with colleagues at local level or through external agencies.To work with the Service Manager and key senior staff to develop robust clinical pathways.QualityTo performance manage the quality of the clinical services, including patient safety, patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes and compliance with the clinical pathways and associated protocols.To investigate and monitor SUIs, complaints and disciplinary issues and ensure adverse outcomes are reported and action taken. Produce high quality, timely reports and action plans to ensure recommendations are implemented and lessons are learnt.Clinical effectivenessTo measure outcomes to demonstrate achievements against care pathway. standards.To promote the engagement of carers and families in the care pathway.Clinical Service ProvisionProvide assessments of children and young people referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources.Communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of children and young people under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both individual and multi-disciplinary care.Self ManagementTo attend regular management/professional supervision. Through supervision and appraisal, acknowledge own limitations and discuss/identify/access training as appropriate. Be aware of and reflect on own practice as a manager/clinician.To be aware of and adhere to all Trust polices, acting as a role model to other staff.Please see the attached full job description. Job description Job responsibilitiesLeadershipTo line manage and performance manage team to assist in recruiting, motivating, training, developing and retaining appropriate staff enabling them to have the skills, expertise and discretion to function effectively in their roles.To ensure the effective operational management of the CAMHS service in providing services which are in accordance with the objectives of the CAMHS / and achievement of key performance targets.Team ManagementTo ensure (in conjunction with the Service Manager, Heads of Professions and Lead Clinicians) that practice within the team meets relevant standards, is appropriate, timely, safe and follows agreed professional practice.To ensure that staff engage in regular meetings, training and team building with the goal of promoting a working environment that is open, honest, supportive and outward looking.Staff ManagementProvide demonstrable assurance that all staff are receiving appraisal and personal development plans that include mandatory training and clinical supervision to enable the workforce to be fit for practice.To monitor sickness absence, annual leave, training and study leave, taking any appropriate management action as required.Financial ManagementTo have delegated responsibility for the team budget within the service, ensuring that the team works effectively within the allocated financial framework.Performance ManagementTo provide and/or contribute to the production of reports, information and proposals that support effective delivery of care and an integrated approach to work with colleagues at local level or through external agencies.To work with the Service Manager and key senior staff to develop robust clinical pathways.QualityTo performance manage the quality of the clinical services, including patient safety, patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes and compliance with the clinical pathways and associated protocols.To investigate and monitor SUIs, complaints and disciplinary issues and ensure adverse outcomes are reported and action taken. Produce high quality, timely reports and action plans to ensure recommendations are implemented and lessons are learnt.Clinical effectivenessTo measure outcomes to demonstrate achievements against care pathway. standards.To promote the engagement of carers and families in the care pathway.Clinical Service ProvisionProvide assessments of children and young people referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources.Communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of children and young people under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both individual and multi-disciplinary care.Self ManagementTo attend regular management/professional supervision. Through supervision and appraisal, acknowledge own limitations and discuss/identify/access training as appropriate. Be aware of and reflect on own practice as a manager/clinician.To be aware of and adhere to all Trust polices, acting as a role model to other staff.Please see the attached full job description.Person Specification Education/ Qualifications EssentialRecognised Professional Qualification in Social Work (DipSW/CQSW), Mental Health Nursing (RMN), Psychology or any allied medical professionEducated to Masters level or related experience.Evidence of continuing professional development.Live Registration.DesirableRGN.MScManagement course Experience EssentialSenior Management experience in running large multidisciplinary teams with significant clinical and business delivery targetsExperience of managing budgets and resources effectively. Experience of leading and managing change to deliver organisational goalsExperience of leading business planning processes and delivering targets within an agreed budget. Experience of working within the NHS, or a related public or voluntary sector organisation. Experience of individual and team Performance Management and Appraisals Experience of involving service users and carers in the development of servicesExperience of working within a multidisciplinary teamExperience of recruitment and selection of staff.DesirableExperience of project management. Knowledge EssentialSpecialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence based practiceWorking knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with health and social careUnderstanding of the role and function of other organisations providing services to people with mental ill-health.Understanding of the legislative and quality frameworks that govern provision of mental health and social care Skills and Abilities EssentialEffective communications and interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and manage key relationships at all levelsUnderstanding of public sector management and NHS Mental Health services, Social and Primary Care servicesUnderstanding of working in a multi -cultural, inner city environment with diverse communities and complex needsAbility to develop close collaborative working relationship between individuals, teams and organisationsExcellent report writing and presentation skills and proven ability to evaluate services and present findings to stakeholdersDesirableAbility to support, manage and advise the team through difficult and challenging situationsAbility to build and lead effectively, a large multi -skilled teamAbility to manage conflict effectivelyAbility to manage effectively a revenue budgetAppreciation of the complexities of the role and how to balance clinical and non -clinical responsibilities Personal attributes and other skills EssentialRecognition of own limitations, strengths and weaknesses and an ability to seek advice when necessaryAble to gain easily the trust, confidence and respect of service users, their relatives and staff of a variety of levels and disciplinesInnovative, creative and willing to try new approaches.Possess attention to detail.DesirableAble to work changeable hours at fairly short notice.Advanced computer skills and use of spread sheets.Evidence of undertaking audit work. Specialist knowledge EssentialCurrent good practice in assessment, short term time limited treatments and interventions.Understanding of the principles of supervision and appraisal.Knowledge of recent legislation affecting the NHS and local authority.Knowledge of current research and an understanding of research methodologies and processes. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications EssentialRecognised Professional Qualification in Social Work (DipSW/CQSW), Mental Health Nursing (RMN), Psychology or any allied medical professionEducated to Masters level or related experience.Evidence of continuing professional development.Live Registration.DesirableRGN.MScManagement course Experience EssentialSenior Management experience in running large multidisciplinary teams with significant clinical and business delivery targetsExperience of managing budgets and resources effectively. Experience of leading and managing change to deliver organisational goalsExperience of leading business planning processes and delivering targets within an agreed budget. Experience of working within the NHS, or a related public or voluntary sector organisation. Experience of individual and team Performance Management and Appraisals Experience of involving service users and carers in the development of servicesExperience of working within a multidisciplinary teamExperience of recruitment and selection of staff.DesirableExperience of project management. Knowledge EssentialSpecialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence based practiceWorking knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with health and social careUnderstanding of the role and function of other organisations providing services to people with mental ill-health.Understanding of the legislative and quality frameworks that govern provision of mental health and social care Skills and Abilities EssentialEffective communications and interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and manage key relationships at all levelsUnderstanding of public sector management and NHS Mental Health services, Social and Primary Care servicesUnderstanding of working in a multi -cultural, inner city environment with diverse communities and complex needsAbility to develop close collaborative working relationship between individuals, teams and organisationsExcellent report writing and presentation skills and proven ability to evaluate services and present findings to stakeholdersDesirableAbility to support, manage and advise the team through difficult and challenging situationsAbility to build and lead effectively, a large multi -skilled teamAbility to manage conflict effectivelyAbility to manage effectively a revenue budgetAppreciation of the complexities of the role and how to balance clinical and non -clinical responsibilities Personal attributes and other skills EssentialRecognition of own limitations, strengths and weaknesses and an ability to seek advice when necessaryAble to gain easily the trust, confidence and respect of service users, their relatives and staff of a variety of levels and disciplinesInnovative, creative and willing to try new approaches.Possess attention to detail.DesirableAble to work changeable hours at fairly short notice.Advanced computer skills and use of spread sheets.Evidence of undertaking audit work. Specialist knowledge EssentialCurrent good practice in assessment, short term time limited treatments and interventions.Understanding of the principles of supervision and appraisal.Knowledge of recent legislation affecting the NHS and local authority.Knowledge of current research and an understanding of research methodologies and processes.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameSouth London and Maudsley NHS Foundation TrustAddressMapother HouseMaudsley HospitalLondonSE5 8AZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSouth London and Maudsley NHS Foundation TrustAddressMapother HouseMaudsley HospitalLondonSE5 8AZUnited KingdomEmployer's website