Job summary
We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a qualified and passionate PCE-CfD therapist to step into a Deputy Service Lead role within a brand-new NHS Talking Therapies service, launching in October 2025.
As Deputy Lead, youll play a pivotal role in establishing and shaping a compassionate, effective, and innovative service designed to make a real difference to adults experiencing common mental health problems.
About us
Nouvita Healthcare is an established provider of specialist health and social care services across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health support and therapeutic services in hospital, residential and now in outpatient settings. Our focus is on empowering recovery and improving outcomes through effective, compassionate care. At Nouvita, we value continuous improvement and foster an environment where all staff have a voice and can develop their careers.
We are committed to:
* Delivering high-quality mental health services
* Maintaining excellent clinical governance and patient outcomes
* Supporting staff development and wellbeing
* Promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do
Nouvita Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Nouvita Healthcare and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to: recruitment@nouvita.co.uk
Details
Date posted: 21 October 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £50,000 a year including benefits
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: L0012-25-0021
Job locations: Amberley 33-35 Wellfield Road Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 0BY
Job responsibilities
What You’ll Do:
* Support the Service Lead in the strategic and operational delivery of the new Talking Therapies service
* Provide clinical supervision and line management to a team of PCE-CfD and other modality-trained therapists
* Maintain a small clinical caseload to support high-quality, client-centred care
* Work closely with local partners, commissioners, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and service accessibility
* Promote a culture of reflective practice, staff wellbeing, and continuous improvement
Person Specification
* Experience working within NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) or similar mental health services
* Strong leadership or supervisory experience (or a desire to develop these skills further)
* A passion for evidence-based practice, staff development, and service innovation
Qualifications
* A PCE-CfD qualification (Postgraduate training in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression)
* Accreditation with BACP or another relevant professional body
Additional Requirements
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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Nouvita Limited
Address: Amberley 33-35 Wellfield Road Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 0BY
Employer's website: https://nouvita.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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