Therapy Lead

Therapy Lead - Inpatient Services

Location: LondonSalary: £41,000 - £53,000 (Dependent on Experience)Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Lead to join a dynamic inpatient mental health service. This senior position is ideal for an experienced and qualified clinician looking to step into a leadership role while continuing to provide clinical care.

You will work closely with service leadership to oversee therapy delivery across NHS inpatient wards, ensuring effective team coordination, high-quality interventions, and service development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary therapy team including psychologists, occupational therapists, and assistants.

• Provide clinical supervision and professional development support to team members.

• Manage a reduced clinical caseload and support complex case discussions.

• Coordinate therapy services to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with best practice.

• Support the recruitment, retention, and development of therapy staff.

• Drive evidence-based practice and contribute to service innovation.

• Attend management meetings and contribute to wider service planning.

• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to safeguarding and regulatory standards.

Candidate Requirements:

• Registered with a professional body (e.g., HCPC, BACP, BABCP, UKCP).

• Leadership experience within a mental health or therapy setting.

• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary therapy approaches in inpatient care.

• Skilled in supervision, staff coordination, and team development.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and risk management skills.

• Commercial awareness and flexibility to adapt to changing service needs.

Apply Now:

If you are a motivated, qualified therapy professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.