Head of Change and Transformation | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£88,250 - £100,355 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE5 8AZ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	24 Aug 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Summary

This is a 12 month fixed term contract as parental leave cover for the Head of Transformation and Change. The post holder will continue the strategic delivery of transformation initiatives across all areas of the Trust, in both clinical and non-clinical settings. This role is central to driving innovation, improving service quality, and embedding sustainable change that enhances outcomes for patients, staff, and the wider system.

The intended start date in post is October/November 2026.

Working in close partnership with operational, clinical, and corporate teams, the postholder will shape and implement programmes that support the strategic priorities of the Trust. They will champion a culture of sustainable change, ensuring that transformation is inclusive, evidence-based, and aligned with organisational priorities and national policy.

The postwill report to the Director of Transformation, whilst being required to work closely with Trust leadership and stakeholders to collaboratively and proactively influence key Trust initiative and outcomes.

Theindividualwillbeexpectedtoreporttoexternalandinternalstakeholdersonprogress, highlight challenges and determine what resourcing is required for sustainable change.

The post holder will be required to deputise for the Director of Transformation, as required, ensuring continuity in leadership and oversight across transformational and change activities within the Trust.

South London and Maudsley (SLaM) is on an ambitious journey to ensure its services deliver outstanding mental health care, responding to the needs of the communities it serves – across all settings. NHS England set out a clear direction on enabling inpatient quality transformation across a range of inpatient services, recognising that this needs to be done in parallel to high quality, responsive models of care in the community. The NHS Long Term Plan has a strong focus on expanding and improving the quality of community care for people with mental health problems, with the aim to ensure more people are accessing community mental health services than ever before. SLaM is working with its partners to undertake major work on both its 24/7 crisis and acute offer, and its model of care in the community, in line with Trust strategy.

Key duties and responsibilities

· Lead the development and delivery of transformation programmes that support the Trust’s strategic priorities and organisational-wide programmes, whilst navigating interdependencies across initiatives.

· Provide expert leadership in change management methodologies and service redesign.

· Ensure transformation projects are evidence-based, outcomes-focused, and aligned with national frameworks such as the NHS 10 Year Plan, ICS integration, and digital transformation.

· Manage the change programmes and transformational initiatives within designated timeframe and identified budget.

· Oversee the design, planning, and governance of transformation programmes from inception to delivery. Establish clear frameworks, reporting tools, and roles to ensure structured and accountable execution.

· Collaborate with leadership teams, operational leads, and system partners to co-design and implement change initiatives.

· Communicate programme goals and progress effectively. Create opportunities for staff and stakeholders to contribute to the vision and direction of transformation initiatives.

· Oversee programme governance, risk management, and performance reporting to ensure delivery against agreed milestones and KPIs.

· Ensure active engagement with staff, patients/service users, carers and stakeholders in co-production and service improvement activities.

· Build capacity and capability for transformation across the Trust through coaching, training, and knowledge sharing.

· Represent the Trust and Strategy & Transformation Team at internal and external meeting forums, contributing as a key stakeholder.

· Undertake programme evaluation and analysis to embed future learning and drive a culture of continuous learning.

· Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging trends and best practices. Apply insights to enhance programme effectiveness and position the Trust as a leader in innovation and change.

· Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with strategic objectives.

This advert closes on Monday 7 Sep 2026

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