Lead Therapist - CAMHS & Eating Disorders

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; London Borough of Wandsworth; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Enhanced maternity pay

Flexible benefits

IPD sponsorship

Development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

Descripción de la vacante

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Lead Therapist for CAMHS & Eating Disorders in a South West London hospital. You will provide clinical and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary outpatient team and manage workforce planning, risk, governance and quality assurance.

The role requires HCPC registration or accredited psychotherapy credentials, with a focus on service development and integrated care pathways. 37.5 hours per week, permanent full-time with a salary of £50,000–£53,560 per year.

Formación

• Registered HCPC healthcare professional required.
• Accredited psychotherapist (BACP/BABCP/UKCP) preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide clinical and operational leadership to CAMHS and Eating Disorder outpatient therapy team.
• Oversee workforce planning, caseload allocation, and service delivery.
• Lead clinical risk management, safeguarding, governance and quality assurance.
• Drive service development in line with regulatory standards and organisational goals.
• Foster supervision and collaborative working across hospital services for integrated care.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical supervision

Risk management

Safeguarding

Governance & compliance

Audit & outcomes

Service development

Budgeting / P&L

Staff development

Educación

HCPC registered

Accredited psychotherapist (BACP/BABCP/UKCP)

Descripción del empleo

Lead Therapist - CAMHS & Eating Disorders

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 £50,000 - £53,560 per annum - Pay frequency is monthly. 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:

• Enhanced maternity pay
• 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
• Refer a friend bonus

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