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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Service Line Lead

Description

We have a fixed-term or secondment opportunity for a Service Line Lead to join our Adult Community Mental Health Services Team in Watford. This role will support the delivery of high-quality care pathways for adults with mental health issues. The successful candidate will be a senior manager with experience in leading services and teams, and will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of community-based care services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the delivery of a service taking account of the Trust's transformation agenda and implementation of care pathways
  • Ensure the effective delivery of community-based care services for the Division
  • Accountable for the financial planning, financial balance, and performance management of the Division
  • Play a significant senior role in local partnerships to ensure clear leadership and tangible inter-agency collaboration
  • Enable a strong and effective team by providing strong and visible leadership and a clear strategic vision and direction for staff

Requirements:

  • First degree or equivalent and three years' experience operating at a senior management level in a large complex organisation
  • Professional qualification in a relevant area of health or social care
  • Evidence of continuous professional and management development
  • Specialist knowledge of a number of disciplines acquired through training and experience
  • Excellent interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining effective, positive relationships with staff, colleagues, and partners
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to inform and influence staff and stakeholders
  • Ability to lead effective and empowered teams

Salary: £68,852 to £79,638 a year (pro-rata, inclusive of 5% HCAS)

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months, full-time

Skills

Nice to have

  • program and project management qualifications
  • postgraduate management qualification at Masters level

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9367-26-0963

Apply on Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust