Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified psychological therapist to join our NHS Talking Therapies service as a Deputy Clinical Lead.

Working alongside the Clinical Lead and Service Manager, you will play a key role in providing effective clinical leadership and management, supporting the delivery of a high-quality, evidence-based service for people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.

Main duties of the job

Working alongside the Clinical Lead and Service Manager, you will play a key role in providing effective clinical leadership and management, supporting the delivery of a high-quality, evidence-based service for people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.
You will work collaboratively with local NHS Trusts, primary and secondary care services and other partner organisations to ensure people receive the right care at the right time.
This is a varied role combining clinical practice, leadership, supervision and service development.
You will maintain a small clinical caseload, delivering specialist psychological therapy, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to people experiencing moderate to complex mental health difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and OCD.
You will also provide clinical advice and high-quality supervision to qualified and trainee High Intensity practitioners, supporting safe, effective and evidence-based practice.
You will assist the Clinical Lead in monitoring service performance, meeting national and local targets, making appropriate step-up and step-down decisions, and participating in multidisciplinary meetings to support effective referral pathways.

About us

Everything we do is people focused. Whether supporting those who access our services or investing in the wellbeing and development of our colleagues, people are at the heart of MHM.

By joining MHM, you'll become part of a compassionate and ambitious organisation that is committed to improving mental health, promoting recovery and creating positive change in communities across the country.

Job description

Job responsibilities

DEPUTY CLINICAL LEAD Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £57,528 - £64,751 per annum (NHS AfC Band 8a) Location: NHS Sefton Talkin Therapies, Stella Nova, Bootle, L20 4TZ Could you help lead the way in transforming mental health care?
Join us and make a difference through clinical excellence, compassionate leadership and life-changing psychological support.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified psychological therapist to join our NHS Talking Therapies service as a Deputy Clinical Lead.
Working alongside the Clinical Lead and Service Manager, you will play a key role in providing effective clinical leadership and management, supporting the delivery of a high-quality, evidence-based service for people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.
You will work collaboratively with local NHS Trusts, primary and secondary care services and other partner organisations to ensure people receive the right care at the right time.
This is a varied role combining clinical practice, leadership, supervision and service development.
You will maintain a small clinical caseload, delivering specialist psychological therapy, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to people experiencing moderate to complex mental health difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and OCD.
You will also provide clinical advice and high-quality supervision to qualified and trainee High Intensity practitioners, supporting safe, effective and evidence-based practice.
You will assist the Clinical Lead in monitoring service performance, meeting national and local targets, making appropriate step-up and step-down decisions, and participating in multidisciplinary meetings to support effective referral pathways.
You will also lead on specific projects, contribute to clinical audits and governance arrangements, and help ensure that quality standards, risk management processes and professional requirements are consistently maintained.
When the Clinical Lead is absent, you will provide clinical leadership for the service.
This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise and leadership skills to support colleagues, strengthen partnership working and help shape the delivery of high-quality mental health services.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced psychological therapist who is passionate about delivering excellent, person-centred care and supporting others to develop their clinical practice.

You will need to have:

A qualification as a High Intensity Therapist or CBT Therapist, with at least one year of post-qualification experience.
Eligibility for accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. Existing BABCP accreditation is desirable.
In-depth knowledge of NHS Talking Therapies, stepped care and evidence-based psychological interventions, including CBT and NICE guidance.
Experience of providing clinical supervision in line with NHS Talking Therapies and NICE requirements.
Experience of working with people presenting with a range of complex and co-occurring mental health difficulties.
Strong clinical assessment, intervention, risk management and discharge planning skills.
Experience of multidisciplinary working and building effective relationships with NHS partners and other agencies.
An understanding of clinical governance, clinical audit, professional standards and the importance of accurate clinical records and performance data.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clinical advice, deliver training and communicate sensitive information effectively.
The ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with distressing or emotive situations, using sound judgement to make decisions and manage risk.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise your workload, work autonomously and support a team through change.
A proactive and collaborative approach to clinical leadership, with a commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement.

You will be committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, treating people with dignity and respect, and ensuring that service users receive compassionate, non-judgemental and effective care.

Why Join Us?

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity delivering innovative, life-changing mental health support for individuals and communities across the UK. Through our diverse range of services, we help people improve their mental wellbeing, overcome barriers and lead fulfilling lives. Everything we do is people focused. Whether supporting those who access our services or investing in the wellbeing and development of our colleagues, people are at the heart of MHM.

Our workforce is the driving force behind our success, and we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and values-led environment where talented individuals can thrive and make a meaningful difference. By joining MHM, you'll become part of a compassionate and ambitious organisation that is committed to improving mental health, promoting recovery and creating positive change in communities across the country. What we offer you

27 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
Enhanced occupational sick pay
Access to our workplace pension scheme
Family-friendly and flexible working arrangements to support a good work-life balance
Access to our Wellbeing Offer, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Virtual GP service and wellbeing resources
Life Assurance and a free Will writing service
Blue Light Card and Charity Workers discounts
Access to Tickets for Good
Employee recognition and celebration schemes
A tailored induction programme, bespoke personal development and career pathways to support you in your role and career aspirations

How to Apply At Mental Health Matters, we are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring that we appoint people who share our values and are dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete our online application form. As part of your application, you will be asked to answer a number of questions to demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.

We encourage you to provide examples that highlight your suitability for the role. For further information about our recruitment and selection processes, please refer to our Candidate Guide. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe everyone should have access to fair and accessible opportunities, and we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are welcoming and inclusive for all.

During the application process, we may ask for some personal information to help us understand how we can make our recruitment practices as fair and accessible as possible. Any information you provide will be treated confidentially and used solely for this purpose. We value the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions that diversity brings and are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported and able to be themselves.

Interested in Finding Out More? We welcome informal conversations about the role. If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact: Amy Bourke - We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming talented people who share our passion for improving mental health and changing lives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

You will need to have:
A qualification as a High Intensity Therapist or CBT Therapist, with at least one year of post-qualification experience.
Eligibility for accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. Existing BABCP accreditation is desirable.
In-depth knowledge of NHS Talking Therapies, stepped care and evidence-based psychological interventions, including CBT and NICE guidance.
Experience of providing clinical supervision in line with NHS Talking Therapies and NICE requirements.
Experience of working with people presenting with a range of complex and co-occurring mental health difficulties.
Strong clinical assessment, intervention, risk management and discharge planning skills.
Experience of multidisciplinary working and building effective relationships with NHS partners and other agencies.
An understanding of clinical governance, clinical audit, professional standards and the importance of accurate clinical records and performance data.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clinical advice, deliver training and communicate sensitive information effectively.
The ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with distressing or emotive situations, using sound judgement to make decisions and manage risk.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise your workload, work autonomously and support a team through change.
A proactive and collaborative approach to clinical leadership, with a commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement.

Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Mental Health Matters

Address

Units 5,6 and 7 Stella Nova, Washington Parade, Bootle, L20 4TZ

Bootle

L20 4TZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mhm.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Deputy Clinical Lead - Sefton @ Mental Health Matters

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