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United Kingdom (Remote)
Reporting to: Medical Director
Remuneration: up to £175,000 FTE - plus £1000 working from home allowance
Contract Type: Permanent/ Part Time - 32 hours per week
Location: Home-based/various UK meeting locations as required
Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 29th July 2025 at 12noon*
About Us
Psychiatry UK is the UK’s leading provider of digital psychiatry services, working both privately and with the NHS to support children, teenagers and adults with expert, patient-centred care.
A career with Psychiatry UK allows you to expand your knowledge, enhance your skills, and gain valuable life experience—all while enjoying the flexibility of a remote full-time role. As part of a leading online mental health service, you'll collaborate with innovative, forward-thinking professionals in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to making a real difference.
The Clinical Director - ADHD and General Adult plays a critical leadership role within Psychiatry UK, focusing on the quality and safety of clinical services. This position is integral to ensuring compliance with clinical governance and performance standards, driving service development and transformation initiatives, and overseeing clinical operational matters. The Clinical Director will engage in quality governance activities, manage clinical leads, and address performance concerns, all while fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement.
The post holder will allocate their time equally among quality governance, leadership responsibilities, and clinical operational oversight to ensure a balanced approach to service delivery.
This is a home-based role (applicants must reside in the UK), though occasional travel may be required for face-to-face meetings at various locations within the UK.
As our Clinical Director - ADHD and General Adult, you will:
- Lead and oversee the delivery of clinical services, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Chair service quality and safety meetings to review clinical performance, address findings, and integrate lessons learned into practice.
- Provide line management for clinical leads, ensuring they have the resources and support necessary for effective service delivery.
- Oversee the operational aspects of clinical services, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and effective patient care pathways.
- Drive initiatives that promote innovation and improve service delivery, collaborating with clinical leads and external stakeholders.
- Oversee the management of performance concerns related to clinicians within their services, implementing necessary improvements and interventions.
- Support the recruitment and clinical induction of doctors into the services
- Work with the clinical leads to increase the clinical capacity of the services.
- Foster relationships with clinical staff and external partners to enhance service delivery and advocate for patient needs.
A strategic thinker with excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders and the media. Strong interpersonal, motivational, and influencing skills are essential to foster teamwork, promote staff engagement, and lead complex service transformations. The ability to respond effectively to unforeseen circumstances, manage complex situations, and negotiate with realistic expectations is critical. Proficient presentation skills and high standards of professional integrity underpin all communications. Additionally, training and mentoring skills contribute to the development of clinical staff and leadership capacity.
Essential Qualifications, Skills And Experience
- Medical Degree level qualification (MBBS or equivalent) and postgraduate qualifications (MRCPsych or equivalent).
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
- Included in the GMC Specialist Register.
- Significant experience in a strategic leadership role within mental health services or a similar complex organisation.
- Management qualification or equivalent level of experience at a leadership level.
- In-depth knowledge of NHS operations, healthcare regulation, and the broader social and political environment
- Expertise in clinical governance, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice
- Strong analytical and evaluation skills, including use of epidemiology, statistics, and health economics
- Proven experience in project management, change facilitation, and staff development
- Skilled in budget management, policy implementation, and performance improvement
- Effective in cross-sector collaboration and delivering successful service redesign initiatives
- Experience in medical education and/or research related to mental health.
- Evidence of scientific publications and presentations at conferences or seminars.
We want you to enjoy your work while feeling healthy, happy, and appreciated. That’s why we’ve created a benefits package designed with you in mind. You’ll have access to a range of wellbeing perks, including a Health Cash Plan, Well Hub Subscription, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Annual Volunteering Day, Enhanced Sickness and Family Leave pay, Length of Service Bonus, Work from Home allowance and Pension options.
At Psychiatry UK, we care about what matters to you.
Recruitment Process
At Psychiatry UK, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Our process includes:
- Application
- Profile review
- Screening conversation
- Competency based interview(s)
If this opportunity excites you, why not apply today? *We review applications as they come in and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of interest. To ensure you don’t miss out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Psychiatry UK is the UK's leading provider of digital psychiatry services, providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a range of mental health conditions. All of the online services have accessibility and convenience at their heart, ensuring everyone can easily and quickly access the care they need.
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