Clinical Lead
| Posting date: | 18 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £64,445.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £64445.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bootle, L20 4TZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0333-R000027 |
Summary
Clinical Lead Salary: £64,445 - £74,896 per annum, (NHS AFC Band 8b) Based: NHS Sefton Talkin Therapies, Stella Nova, Bootle, L20 4TZ Hours: 37.5 Hours per week Contract Type: Fixed-term for 13 months If you wish to apply, please apply on our website via the below link: https://ce1101li.webitrent.com/ce1101li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=63532600Fp&VACANCY_ID=3091100BjU About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 35 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforcewho are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users.An exciting opportunity has arisen in NHS Sefton Talking Therapies for a fixed term Clinical Lead to support the delivery of our clinical services in South Sefton and Southport & Formby. Our Talking Therapy team consists of a range of Psychological therapists working across steps 2, 3 and 4 delivering NICE evidenced talking therapies. Treatment is delivered by telephone, in groups, face to face and using digital therapy options. About the role NHS Sefton Talking Therapies provides NHS Talking Therapies services to the communities of South Sefton and Southport & Formby on behalf of the NHS. Based primarily in Bootle and Southport, practitioners deliver a range of therapies up to and including Step 4 interventions.The role of Clinical Lead provides strategic clinical leadership of the service and is jointly responsible with the Service Manager in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, responsive and accessible NHS Talking Therapies service. You will support the Deputy Clinical Lead and Step Leads with clinical decisions and be the point of contact for the practitioners, identifying best practice and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement . You will develop positive relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring that NHS Sefton Talking Therapies remains a respected and valued partner within the changing mental health landscape. About you You will represent MHM at local, regional and national level by building relationships with the ICB, partner agencies and clinical forums.This role is ideal for passionate and creative individuals who are excited by clinical service development, supporting staff and delivering gold standard care in an NHS Talking Therapies setting.You will hold a clinical qualification; Clinical/Counselling Psychology OR a professional qualification in core mental health such as RMN. You'll also be accredited with the BABCP as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and be qualified in at least one other model of psychological therapy. What we offer You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. MHM offers 27 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays and a 5% contributory pension scheme. At MHM not only can you expect a competitive salary, generous annual leave and pension entitlement, you can also expect to be supported in your ongoing personal and professional development. In addition, you will work with people who are passionate about supporting individuals in their day to day lives. Closing Date: 27th July 2026* The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Terms and conditions for these posts are NHS comparable, not identical and the successful candidates will be employed by Mental Health Matters, a non NHS organisation. For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact Amy Bourke on 07811589905. Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview.