SLP Clinical Director – Adult Eating Disorders | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	London, SE6 4RU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

Please note this position is advertised as an opportunity for either a Consultant Grade (4 PAs) or an Agenda for Change Grade (0.4 WTE Band 8c) to encompass the prospect of applications from differing professional backgrounds and has therefore been advertised in both Medical and AfC TRAC systems.

The post is for 1-year secondment (opportunity for fixed term contract).

Are you an experienced, passionate, and dynamic senior clinician looking to lead transformational change in Adult Eating Disorder (AED) services? We have an exciting opportunity within the South London Partnership AED Provider Collaborative for a Clinical Director to lead a high-impact programme that transforms AED services in South London, improving patient experience and outcomes.

As the Clinical Director of the Adult Eating Disorders Provider Collaborative, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team leading the development of services as part of the South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP).

The Clinical Director will provide senior strategic clinical leadership to the AED Provider Collaborative, overseeing the clinical aspects of its development driving innovation and service development.

Working alongside senior leaders, the Clinical Director will shape the future of south London AED services by:

• Leading the development of an integrated AED pathway across community, day services, and inpatient care.

• Addressing health inequalities and enhancing clinical delivery.

• Ensuring service user and carer involvement in programme development.

Applications are welcome from senior clinicians from all professional backgrounds. You should have:

• A strong background in clinical leadership and service transformation.

• Experience working collaboratively across organisations.

• A passion for improving patient care and reducing health inequalities

• The ability to establish new projects and initiatives effectively.

The South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP):

The SLP is a collaboration between Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, (Oxleas) South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, (SLaM), and South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) between them delivering mental health services to a population of more than three million people. The partnership brings together clinical expertise, experience, and innovation, aiming to improve quality, use resources most effectively, and deliver best practice consistently to all patients. Since its inception, the SLP has been a resilient and effective partnership that has improved patient experience, introduced innovation, and developed new services across the 12 boroughs of south London.

Please refer to the job description and person spec for detailed information on main responsibilities.

This advert closes on Monday 26 Oct 2026

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