Job Description

Deputy Clinical Lead - Skylight Psychiatry

Location: Hybrid remote in Basingstoke, RG24 8AG

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 45,000 per year

Reports to: Clinical Lead

About Us:

Skylight Psychiatry is a forward-thinking, dynamic mental health service. We are a CQC-registered provider delivering person-centred assessment, care and support for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, Autism and Learning Disabilities. Our mission is to improve lives through compassionate, expert care.

The Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Deputy Clinical Lead to support the Clinical Lead in overseeing the clinical team. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced registered healthcare professional with strong clinical skills in neurodevelopmental conditions, and a passion for service improvement and team development.

The Deputy Clinical Lead will play a key role in clinical supervision, quality assurance, and service delivery, working closely with the Clinical Lead and contributing to clinical governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Support

Support the Clinical Lead in providing supervision and guidance to the clinical team

Contribute to the wider Senior Management Team through feedback and collaborative problem-solving

Act as deputy in the Clinical Lead's absence

Staff Development

Provide supervision and support to associate clinicians

Support interviewing, inductions, appraisal, and development of new team members

Assist in ensuring effective team communication and staff wellbeing

Clinical Quality & Governance

Support the Clinical Lead in ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and quality standards

Contribute to audits, investigations, and service evaluations

Assist in reviewing and implementing clinical policies and procedures

Clinical Duties

Undertake neurodevelopmental assessments as part of clinical workload (minimum two per week)

Contribute to clinical triage, safeguarding, and risk management processes

Maintain up-to-date, accurate clinical records

Essential Criteria

Registered with a relevant professional body

Experience in the assessment and management of neurodevelopmental conditions

Strong interpersonal and organisational skills

Commitment to high-quality care and service development

Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Desirable

Previous leadership or supervisory experience

Experience with CQC-regulated services

Benefits

Support with professional development

25 days annual leave plus your birthday off

Flexible working and hybrid options

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Work devices provided

Free on-site parking, canteen and gym at Basingstoke office

Regular team events and a supportive work culture

At Skylight Psychiatry, we are committed to fostering a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

We recognise that diverse teams encourage creativity and productivity, so we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates to apply regardless of age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Together, we create an environment that values and celebrates diversity!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Additional leave Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Work from home
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday
Experience:

In a leading healthcare role : 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Registration with a professional body (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Basingstoke, RG24 8AG

Reference ID: Deputy Clinical Lead