Lead Therapist - CAMHS & Eating Disorders

Jupiter Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Birthday holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a Lead Therapist for CAMHS & Eating Disorders at a mental health hospital in the South West London area. The HCPC-registered professional will lead a multidisciplinary outpatient therapy team and oversee workforce planning, governance, and service development to ensure safe, high-quality care.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with generous benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be registered HCPC and/or accredited psychotherapist (BACP/BABCP/UKCP).
• Proven leadership in a multidisciplinary mental health setting.
• Experience in supervision, staff retention and people management.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership to CAMHS & Eating Disorder outpatient therapy team.
• Oversee workforce planning, caseload allocation and service delivery to ensure safe, timely care.
• Lead on clinical risk management, safeguarding, governance compliance and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Leadership

CAMHS

Governance

Education

HCPC registration

Accredited psychotherapist

Tools

Audit tools

Job description

An exceptional new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Lead Therapist - CAMHS & Eating Disorders to work in an established mental health hospital based in the South West London area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is an exceptional mental health hospital that provides support and treatment for people with mental health problems and substance misuse problems

**To be considered for this position you must be registered HCPC healthcare professional and/or accredited psychotherapist (BACP/BABCP/UKCP)**

As the Lead Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• 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

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate and manage a diverse therapy team
• Strong understanding of therapy roles within mental health settings
• Experience in clinical supervision, staff retention, and effective people management
• A calm and supportive approach in high-pressure environments is essential
• Experience in cost management and budgeting (P&L), alongside the flexibility to respond to changing service and organisational needs

The successful Lead Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £53,560 per annum.This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonus

Reference ID: 7366