Talking Therapies Team Manager

NHS; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Leading Health Service Provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a passionate Team Manager to join their Talking Therapies service. The successful candidate will oversee team operations and provide leadership across localities. Responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and developing efficient, patient-centered care. The ideal applicant should have significant management experience in mental health, complemented by relevant qualifications. The position offers flexibility and a supportive environment for mental health professionals.

Benefits

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

Health and wellbeing support packages

Development and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post qualification experience in mental health services.
• Experience of line management of a clinical team including workload monitoring.
• Knowledge of psychological therapy modalities and implications for practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the Talking Therapies Team.
• Collaborate closely with relevant organizations and maintain relationships with GPs.
• Continually develop the service for flexible, user-centered delivery.

Skills

Operational management

Mental health experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Qualification in Mental Health e.g. Dip SW, CBT, Counselling

Leadership training

Job description

Talking Therapies Team Manager

Closing date: 25 January 2026

We are seeking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Team Manager to join our leadership team within the Talking Therapies service. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management of one of the teams in the service, and will provide leadership cover across localities if needed. We cover the whole district with three main bases in Bradford, Shipley and Keighley.

They will work within a friendly and well-established multidisciplinary team and’ll collaborate with colleagues. The post holder will assist the Service Manager and Clinical Manager, and take line management, clinical and professional development responsibilities for the team.

The post holder will have operational management and mental health experience. Knowledge of Talking Therapies services is useful but not essential.

The Talking Therapies Service has a strong focus on Staff Wellbeing. We have loads of CPD opportunities and constantly develop, with opportunities for staff to get involved and lead on service changes.

Leadership in Talking Therapies is a really exciting place to be. We are constantly adapting and changing, and we have lots of opportunities to expand and do marketing and promotion work alongside day‑to‑day management.

Main duties of the job

The post will have managerial and supervisory responsibility for the Talking Therapies Team, assist the Service Manager and Clinical Manager, and take line management, clinical and professional development responsibilities for the team.

The post holder will work closely with relevant organisations and develop and maintain working relationships in their locality with GPs, secondary and tertiary teams and voluntary sector organisations.

Alongside the other team managers, the post holder will continually develop the service and ensure delivery of an integrated locality service that is flexible, user‑centred and complementary to other elements of the wider health provision.

This job description serves as an illustrative example of duties and responsibilities; it is not exhaustive. The post holder may undertake other responsibilities commensurate with the band.

About us

• We Care – We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
• We Listen – We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
• We Deliver – We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance work and home lives. Staff are supported by a fantastic range of benefits including:

• Increase mileage rates for > 3500
• A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
• A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
• Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).

Any change in your right‑to‑work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right‑to‑work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualification in Mental Health e.g. Dip SW, CBT, Counselling or a core profession OR Significant experience of management and leadership within a mental health service.
• TT Qualification
• Leadership training.
• Teaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate or equivalent experience.

Experienceh3>

• Minimum of two years post qualification experience of working in mental health services
• Evidence of significant post qualification training in relevant areas
• Experience of line management of a clinical team including allocation and monitoring of workload
• Experience of receiving / providing clinical supervision
• Experience of working in an NHS Talking Therapy service
• Experience of involving service users and carers and actively incorporating their experiences

Knowledge

• Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant area of mental health practise.
• Specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.
• Awareness of a range of psychological therapy modalities/professions and implications for practice, professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust