Description
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients' wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.
This is a leadership role with significant line management and operational responsibility. The post holder will oversee a team of therapists, providing clear leadership, performance management, supervision, oversight and workforce planning. A strong focus on operational efficiency, service delivery, and budget awareness is essential. We are seeking an experienced leader with well-developed management skills, the ability to drive performance, and a proactive approach to service improvement and team development.
Main duties of the job
- Provide clinical and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary CAMHS and Eating Disorder outpatient therapy team, reporting to the Therapy Business Manager.
- Oversee workforce planning, caseload allocation, performance management, and service delivery to ensure safe, effective, and timely care.
- Lead on clinical risk management, safeguarding, governance compliance, and quality assurance processes, including audit and outcome monitoring.
- Drive service development and continuous improvement initiatives in line with regulatory standards and organisational objectives.
- Foster a supportive, accountable team culture through supervision, professional development, and collaborative working across hospital services to ensure integrated care pathways and continuity of care.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £53,560 per year
- Permanent contract
- Full-time, job share, and flexible working options available
Requirements
- Registered HCPC healthcare professional and/or accredited psychotherapist (BACP/BABCP/UKCP) with proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate and manage a diverse therapy team.
- Strong understanding of therapy roles within mental health settings and experience in clinical supervision, staff retention, and effective people management.
- Commercial and business awareness, including experience in cost management and budgeting (P&L).
- Flexibility to respond to changing service and organisational needs.