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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be an accomplished, compassionate leader with senior experience in health care, a track record of transformation, and a commitment to equity and team performance.
  • You will lead with vision and operational excellence, drive quality improvements, strengthen performance, foster partnerships, and empower staff to enhance care delivered to the community.

Requirements

  • We are looking for an accomplished, authentic, and compassionate leader with extensive senior leadership experience in large, complex health or social care organisations.
  • The ideal candidate will have a proven record of delivering transformation, improving performance at scale, and nurturing high-performing teams and positive organisational culture.
  • Strategic yet operationally astute, courageous yet collaborative, they will inspire confidence across the Trust and system, turn vision into action, and demonstrate a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and reducing health and racial inequalities.
  • This is a role for a leader who can navigate complexity, balance ambition with delivery, and guide one of the NHS’s most influential mental health trusts into its next chapter.

Responsibilities

  • We are seeking a Chief Executive to lead SLaM with vision, courage, kindness, and operational excellence.
  • This is a pivotal role during a time of growth and transformation, where balancing strategic ambition with operational rigour is essential.
  • The successful candidate will drive improvement across quality, access, and outcomes, strengthen organisational performance while sustaining innovation, and building strong, collaborative partnerships across the NHS, local authorities, VCS organisations and communities.
  • This is an opportunity to shape the Trust’s future, champion clinical leadership, and foster a culture in which staff feel supported, empowered, and able to deliver their best work.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Chief Executive Officer at SLaM?

The primary focus is to lead the Trust with vision, courage, kindness, and operational excellence while driving improvement across quality, access, and outcomes in mental health care.

What qualities are sought in the ideal candidate for this role?

The ideal candidate should be an accomplished and authentic leader with extensive senior leadership experience in large, complex health or social care organizations, possessing a proven record of delivering transformation and nurturing high-performing teams.

What are some of the key responsibilities of the Chief Executive?

Key responsibilities include driving improvement in organizational performance, strengthening collaborative partnerships, championing clinical leadership, and fostering a supportive culture for staff.

Who does the Trust serve?

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust serves a local population of 1.3 million people in south London and provides specialist services for children and adults across the UK and beyond.

What strategic framework guides the Trust's operations?

The Trust's strategy, titled "Aiming High, Changing Lives," focuses on five key ambitions aimed at delivering outstanding mental health care, prevention, change, culture-building, and sustainability, all underpinned by a commitment to anti-racism.

Is the Trust involved in research and innovation?

Yes, the Trust is recognized for its pioneering work in mental health and hosts a biomedical research centre in collaboration with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London.

How does the Trust engage with its staff and community?

The Trust engages with staff, service users, carers, and partners through consultation and feedback mechanisms, ensuring that their voices are reflected in the strategy and operations.

What is the Trust’s commitment to equity and inclusion?

The Trust is dedicated to reducing health and racial inequalities, with a specific pledge to become a leader in anti-racism within mental health care by 2026.

How many staff members does the Trust employ?

The Trust employs over 6,500 staff members.

Who can be contacted for further details or informal visits regarding the Chief Executive position?

For further details, individuals can contact April Bedford, Associate Director of People & OD, via email at april.bedford@slam.nhs.uk.

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1247
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provides comprehensive mental health and community care services across South London. Their mission is to improve mental health and well-being by delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to those in need. The Trust aims to enhance the lives of individuals through compassionate treatment, research, and community support, ensuring access to effective and innovative mental health services.