Psychiatry UK appoints director of quality and safety

Psychiatry UK has appointed Natasha Sloman as director of quality and safety.

Sloman (pictured) has extensive experience in shaping key regulation across both private and NHS mental health and will lead the team in upholding the core principles of clinical governance with a view to maintaining the quality and safety of services. Her experience includes head of social work and social care at Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust and head of inspection for the south east at the CQC.

Most recently, she was chief quality officer at Active Care Group, where she influenced the development of governance and quality assurance across the care provider.

Psychiatry UK CEO Nell Montgomery said: ‘Natasha is joining Psychiatry UK at an exciting time. Since 2012, we have helped over 155,000 people get support and have seen significant growth, particularly in recent years. Natasha has an excellent track record and a thorough understanding of best-in-class governance in mental health. We are extremely pleased to have her join Psychiatry UK, where she will use her experience and leadership to ensure the provision of safe, high-quality services and care for our patients.’

Commenting on her new role, Sloman added: ‘I am excited to be joining Psychiatry UK, a provider who is demonstrating real leadership in showcasing how technology can support workflows across mental health. Its use of AI, in particular, presents an exciting opportunity to develop highly efficient services, reduce bureaucracy, and allow us to spend more time with our patients.

‘Psychiatry UK is also providing a vital service by building a specialism in the way ASD and ADHD are treated – particularly at a time when there is high demand and long NHS waiting lists in the UK. I am looking forward to playing my part in this and building on Psychiatry UK’s good work in upholding safe and effective standards of care for patients.’