Deputy Head of Clinical Education and Development

Kooth Digital Health; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading digital mental health company as a Deputy Head of Clinical Education and Development. This role blends clinical and academic expertise, focusing on curriculum design and educational quality. You'll drive strategic initiatives and support inclusive learning, contributing to mental health care for children and young people.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Professional development programs

Pension contributions and share options

Health and well-being benefits

Flexible remote working options

Life assurance (up to 4x salary)

Incapacity Income Protection

Qualifications

• Registered mental health professional with 5+ years experience.
• Experience in clinical education/training and curriculum design.
• Knowledge of assessment and governance in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver evidence-informed training for teams.
• Develop structured training pathways for accreditation.
• Manage and support clinical educators in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Curriculum design

Clinical education

Digital mental health services

Inclusive learning

Team leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualification in education

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Head of Clinical Education and Development - Mental Health (Band 8a)

Reports to: UK Head of Clinical Education and Training

Location: Remote/London

Closing Date: 7th July

Kooth PLC is a digital mental health company committed to providing accessible mental health care for all, focusing on children and young people in the UK and US. We aim to support the mental wellbeing of over 17 million people, with over twenty years of data and clinical excellence. Trusted by the NHS and Local Authorities for over two decades, we offer NICE-compliant services, BACP accreditation, and diverse access options, serving over 10.9 million in the UK, available 24/7 without referrals or waiting lists.

With 600 employees, Kooth values professional development, diversity, and inclusion. We offer an opportunity to join a rapidly growing business with a social purpose to enhance mental wellbeing.

Role Summary:

Kooth is a leading digital mental health provider dedicated to accessible, effective, and person-centred care. We seek a clinical academic for the role of Deputy Head of Clinical Education and Development, combining frontline mental health experience with academic expertise in curriculum design and evidence-based learning. The role involves embedding educational quality, driving validation, and developing learning pathways and accreditation ambitions.

This leadership position suits someone passionate about clinical practice, education, outcomes, and innovation. Responsibilities include:

• Shaping and delivering internal training
• Ensuring compliance with standards
• Deputising for the Head of Clinical Education and Training
• Contributing to strategy, operations, and accreditation

Key Components

• Clinical Education & Curriculum Design (45%)
• Strategic Leadership & Line Management (20%)
• Data, Outcomes & Quality Improvement (15%)
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration (10%)
• Governance, Reporting & Compliance (10%)

Main Responsibilities

Including but not limited to:

Clinical Education Design & Delivery

• Design and deliver evidence-informed training for clinical and cross-functional teams
• Develop structured, credible training pathways for external accreditation
• Ensure content is therapeutic, engaging, and innovative

Academic Collaboration & Rigour

• Embed learning outcomes, assessments, and quality assurance
• Align content with academic standards and prepare for external validation

Leadership, Culture & Quality Improvement

• Manage and support clinical educators, fostering inclusive and safe leadership
• Lead co-produced education, incorporating user voice and lived experience
• Utilize outcome data and feedback for content updates and impact monitoring
• Support clinical outcomes framework development and risk management
• Champion digital care quality and clinical effectiveness
• Collaborate across teams for alignment and consistency
• Deputise for the Head as needed, representing the function

Requirements

Essential:

• Registered mental health professional (e.g., HCPC, NMC, Social Work England, BACP, UKCP)
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience in mental health
• Experience designing and delivering clinical education/training
• Knowledge of curriculum design, assessment, and governance
• Experience with digital mental health services and LMS systems
• Experience with peer-led learning and outcome data utilization
• Passion for inclusive, trauma-informed learning and clinical outcomes
• Proven ability in co-production with lived experience

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification in education or related fields
• Experience with accreditation processes and quality assurance
• Knowledge of NHS standards and health education frameworks

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package including:

• Competitive salary: £50,000 - £57,000 (dependent on experience)
• 28 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Professional development programs
• Pension contributions and share options
• Health and well-being benefits including AXA plan and EAP
• Life assurance (up to 4x salary)
• Flexible remote working options
• Incapacity Income Protection

If you seek a career that values your growth and contributions, join our supportive team committed to diversity and safeguarding. We promote an inclusive environment and provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities. Kooth PLC is dedicated to safeguarding and will conduct necessary screening, including a DBS check.