Band 8a Deputy Service Manager (Supervision Lead)

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Deputy Service Lead at Bathnes Talking Therapies, part of the NHS, to shape clinical quality and operational effectiveness. This leadership role involves overseeing clinical supervision, supporting staff, and driving service development to enhance mental health provision across Bath and North East Somerset.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical leadership role within mental health services.
• Expertise in delivering high-quality supervision and support for clinical staff.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in clinical practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical supervision and support for a team of therapists.
• Represent the service at meetings and deliver presentations.
• Drive service improvements and quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Supervision

Risk Management

Job description

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership position within Bathnes Talking Therapies, a compassionate and innovative NHS Talking Therapies service. The service offers evidence-based treatments to residents of Bath and North East Somerset who may be experiencing common mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, and low mood.

As a Deputy Service Lead (Supervision), you’ll play a central role in shaping the clinical quality, culture, and operational effectiveness of our team. Blending clinical excellence with strategic oversight, this role offers the chance to make a real impact — supporting staff to deliver outstanding care, driving service improvements, and helping to shape the future of mental health provision across Bath and North East Somerset.

You’ll work closely with the senior management team to support day-to-day operations, lead on clinical supervision, and contribute to the ongoing development of a service that is committed to innovation, inclusivity, and high-quality outcomes for patients. You will maintain clinical excellence with oversight of, and responsibility for, the clinical supervision provision for all therapy modalities within the service.

Main duties of the job

• Be an active member of the senior management team, supporting operational delivery and deputising for the Service Lead.
• Act as a Lead Clinician and offer 1:1 treatment sessions.
• Supervise and oversee the development of the service and quality of supervision provision across all therapeutic modalities.
• Provide expert guidance on complex cases, risk management, and safeguarding.
• Line manage and oversee the work of a team of High Intensity Therapists and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners.
• Maintain an NHS Talking Therapies manual compliant service.
• Contribute to service development initiatives aligned with NHS Talking Therapies standards and local strategic objectives.
• Represent the service at meetings and deliver presentations, both internally and to outside organisations.
• Oversee links with voluntary and community organisations.
• Lead on quality assurance, audits, and clinical governance processes.
• Support recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of clinical staff.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in both clinical practice and service leadership.