Ammara Musood
London
Summary
A highly experienced healthcare leader and Consultant Psychiatrist with over 10 years in clinical practice and NHS leadership, specialising in mental health service transformation and system redesign. Currently Clinical Director for Brent Mental Health Services, leading borough-wide initiatives under the NHS Long Term Plan and Community Mental Health Framework. Expertise includes strategic leadership, workforce development, and cross-sector collaboration, with a strong track record in innovative care models, digital prescribing, and community transformation. Skilled in change management, systems thinking, and stakeholder engagement as an NHS Clinical Leaders Network Fellow. Committed to compassionate leadership and delivering high-quality, patient-centered mental health services through sustainable improvements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Director
CNWL
10.2025 - Current
- Lead borough-wide initiatives aligned with the NHS Long Term Plan and Community Mental Health Framework,
- Driving quality improvement, operational excellence, and integrated care delivery.
- Led multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and operational efficiency.
Consultant Psychiatrist, YAP Borough Clinical Lead
CNWL
10.2019 - 09.2025
- Borough-wide clinical leadership across adult community mental health services.
- Strategic development of transition pathways from CAMHS to AMHS.
- Oversight of complex care delivery, workforce development, and multi-agency partnerships.
- Leading service transformation initiatives aligned with the NHS LTP.
- Delivering personalised, integrated care with strong links to primary care networks.
- Trusted advisor in high-risk medication strategy and pathway redesign.
- Expert in the assessment and management of complex and high-risk psychiatric patients.
Consultant Psychiatrist
West London NHS Trust
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to inform diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and improve treatment outcomes.
- Supervised junior staff and trainees, providing mentorship and guidance in clinical practices.
Education
MRCPsych, CCT General Adult Psychiatry - Mental Health-Psychiatry
Royal College of Psychiatrists
London, United KingdomMBBS - Medicine
University of Health Sciences
PakistanSkills
- Clinical Leadership
- Healthcare Policy Analysis
- Patient Engagement
- Operational Efficiency
- Quality Improvement
- Resource Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Staff Development
Certification
- Foundation Certificate in Peer Supported Open Dialogue.
- Management Fundamentals – CNWL & Imperial Business School.
- Emerging Front Line Clinical and Care Leaders Programme, Clinical Leaders Network Academy.Academy.
- Advanced Mentalisation based (AMBIT)Trainer.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Director
CNWL
10.2025 - Current
Consultant Psychiatrist, YAP Borough Clinical Lead
CNWL
10.2019 - 09.2025
Consultant Psychiatrist
West London NHS Trust
08.2018 - 10.2019
MRCPsych, CCT General Adult Psychiatry - Mental Health-Psychiatry
Royal College of Psychiatrists
MBBS - Medicine
University of Health Sciences