LOCATION: Farfield, Shipley GRADE / SALARY: F1 £35,349.60 FTE per annum (an actual salary of £28,279.68 for 30 hours per week) HOURS: 30 hours per week ACCOUNTABLE TO: Team Lead/ Head of Operations Purpose of the Job: This is a key leadership role within our therapy service, combining clinical excellence with a strong focus on student recruitment, mentoring, and professional development. As Clinical Lead, you will champion the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based CBT, while nurturing a supportive culture that values learning, collaboration, and innovation. You will play an active role in shaping our service, building strong links with peer support provision, and ensuring that both staff and students feel equipped, inspired, and cared for. Main Duties: Clinical Leadership Lead and model best practice in CBT delivery within the service. Provide specialist input, guidance, and consultation to colleagues and volunteers. Ensure our therapeutic provision is safe, ethical, and person-centred. Contribute to service design and evaluation, helping us grow and respond to community needs. Supervision, Mentoring & Student Development Offer clinical supervision to CBT practitioners, trainees, and volunteers. Mentor students and early-career therapists, creating a safe space for reflection, growth, and learning. Lead on the recruitment and induction of student therapists into the service. Develop opportunities for learning, CPD, and skills-sharing across the team. Build and sustain partnerships with universities, and accrediting bodies. Service Development & Governance Support the Head of Operations in maintaining high standards of practice and safeguarding. Contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes to ensure services are effective and inclusive. Help identify new opportunities for service improvement and innovation. Act as a positive ambassador for the charity’s values, mission, and vision. Values and Behaviours: Create and maintain a culture of Respect always challenging and rooting out discrimination and stigma. Demonstrate a consistent belief in people and tenacity in supporting people to improve their future. Be passionate about our work and inspire others to feel the same. Be committed to doing things well and always look for opportunities for improvement. Model excellent partnership and team working Person Specification Listed below are the knowledge, experience skills and values you’ll need to do this job, we will assess these through your application or through tests or interviews after shortlisting. Knowledge Method Accredited CBT therapist with professional registration. Application Awareness or knowledge and/or lived experience of the challenges facing people who have difficulties relating to their mental health. Application Assessment Knowledge of the potential role of peer support in mental health services Assessment Understanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination in relation to mental health. Assessment Knowledge of outcome measurement and data-informed practice. Application Experience Significant post-qualification experience delivering CBT. Application Assessment Experience in providing clinical supervision. Application Experience in the voluntary, charity, or community sector. Application Experience in service development or quality improvement. Application Teaching, training, or mentoring qualification. Application Skills Passion for mentoring, supporting, and developing students or early-career therapists. Application Assessment Strong communication and relationship-building skills Assessment Competent in Word, Excel, Outlook Application Values Commitment to inclusive, person-centred, and values-led practice. Application Assessment A firm belief that all people matter and deserve respect Assessment An evidenced belief that everyone can change Assessment A track record of delivering on your commitments Assessment A personal commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion Assessment