Join us as Head of Service Delivery for our community services
We are looking for an exceptional leader to join our Adult Community Mental Health Services as Head of Service Delivery.
Why join us now?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Adult Community Mental Health Services across South West London. As we continue to transform community mental health care, strengthen integrated neighbourhood teams and deliver the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan and Community Mental Health Framework, we are creating more connected, person-centred models of care across our boroughs.
Alongside this, we are expanding community-based provision, strengthening partnerships with primary care, local authorities and the voluntary sector, and driving innovation to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and support people to live well in their communities.
Our ambition
We are committed to delivering high quality, recovery-focused and trauma informed services that are co-produced with service users and carers. We are tackling health inequalities, developing inclusive and culturally responsive services, and ensuring that people receive the right support at the right time, as close to home as possible.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for an exceptional leader who shares our ambition to improve the lives of local people. You may already be an experienced Head of Service, Operational Lead or senior healthcare leader, or you may have demonstrated outstanding leadership within a complex service and be ready to take the next step in your leadership journey.
Why South West London?
We are an ambitious and innovative mental health Trust with a strong commitment to quality improvement, inclusion and collaboration. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a time of significant investment and transformation, helping to shape the future of community mental health services and make a lasting difference to the lives of local people.
If you're excited by the opportunity to shape the future of Adult Community Mental Health Services while improving outcomes for local people and communities across South West London, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in delivering innovative, recovery focused care, strengthening partnerships across health and social care, and helping people live well in their communities through high-quality, accessible mental health services.
Job details
Main area: Community Adult Mental Health Services
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8d
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 294-COMM-8174795-PC
Site: Springfield University Hospital
Closing: 09/08/2026 23:59
Interview date: 02/09/2026
Find out more
- In our recruitment pack: https://feeds.trac.jobs/documents?vdoc=10481474
- In our job description and personal specification: Vacancies - Website
- On our vacancies page: Vacancies - Website
How to apply
We strongly encourage all interested candidates to join our webinar on Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 5.15pm via MS Teams. Please contact Veda Kakad (People Business Partner) at veda.kakad@swlstg.nhs.uk for further details.
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your suitability for the role to Veda Kakad, People Business Partner, at Veda.Kakad@swlstg.nhs.uk by Sunday 9 August. If you would like an informal discussion about the role before applying, please contact Veda using the same email address.
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