Deputy Service Lead - Talking Therapies Service (Part Time or Full Time)

Deputy Service Lead – NHS Talking Therapies (PCE-CfD)

 
Location: Hertfordshire

 Hours: 30 hours (4 days) or 37.5 hours (5 days)

Start Date: October 2025 (New Service Launch)

We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a qualified and dedicated PCE-CfD therapist to step into a Deputy Service Lead role within a new NHS Talking Therapies service, which launched in October 2025. 

As Deputy Service Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in establishing, shaping, and embedding a compassionate, effective, and innovative service that supports adults experiencing common mental health difficulties. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining clinical work with leadership and who is motivated by making a genuine impact at both individual and service level.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an exciting new service from the ground up, with real influence over how it develops

• Work within a values-led organisation that prioritises compassion, collaboration, and quality care

• A supportive and inclusive culture that values staff wellbeing, reflective practice, and professional growth

• Access to ongoing CPD, leadership development, and supervision

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people across Hertfordshire

If you're ready to be a key part of an exciting new chapter in community mental health, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the Service Lead in the strategic, clinical, and operational delivery of the NHS Talking Therapies service

• Contribute to service setup, pathway development, and quality assurance processes

• Provide clinical supervision and line management to a team of PCE-CfD and other modality-trained therapists

• Maintain a small clinical caseload, delivering high-quality, evidence-based therapy in line with NHS Talking Therapies models

• Support staff performance, development, and wellbeing, fostering a positive and reflective team culture

• Work collaboratively with local partners, commissioners, and stakeholders to ensure accessibility, equity, and seamless service integration

• Promote continuous improvement through audit, outcome monitoring, and service evaluation

About You:

We’re looking for a confident, dedicated and motivated professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and contribute to service leadership while remaining clinically grounded.

You will have:

• A PCE-CfD qualification (Postgraduate training in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression)

• Accreditation with BACP or another relevant professional body

• Experience working within NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) or a similar mental health service is preferred 

• Experience in leadership, supervision, or mentoring roles (or a strong desire to develop these skills)

• A commitment to evidence-based practice, service quality, and staff development

• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

We believe a happy workplace starts with you. That’s why we offer: