Overview
Clinical Lead role within NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies. The service delivers NICE evidenced talking therapies across steps 2, 3 and 4 via telephone, groups, face to face and digital options. The Clinical Lead provides strategic clinical leadership, working with the Service Manager and Senior Clinicians to plan, develop and deliver a high quality, accessible NHS Talking Therapies service.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership and support the Deputy Clinical Lead, Step Leads and Senior Clinicians with clinical decisions. Be the point of contact for practitioners, guiding best practice and continuous improvement.
* Develop positive relationships with stakeholders to ensure NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies remains a respected partner within the mental health landscape.
* Represent the service at local, regional and national levels by engaging with the ICB and partner agencies.
* Deliver gold standard care in an NHS Talking Therapies setting and support service development, planning and delivery of a high quality, responsive service.
Qualifications
* Essential: Qualified as a High Intensity Therapist for a minimum of 1 year, or Qualified as a CBT Therapist for a minimum of 1 year, and be accreditable with BABCP as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.
Experience
* Demonstrable knowledge of stepped care and NHS Talking Therapies gained through experience in an NHS Talking Therapies service.
* Experience working with a variety of client groups with co-morbid depression and anxiety disorders.
* Ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with emotive and distressing problems.
* Experience providing NICE and NHS Talking Therapies compliant clinical supervision.
* Experience writing psychological assessments and discharge reports.
About Us
Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We provide services across England and are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.
Details
* Date posted: 03 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: 8b
* Salary: £64,445 - £74,896 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: R000075
Job Description
Salary and location details relate to NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies. Based at 4 Telford Court, Morpeth, with hybrid working between home and across sites. Hours: 37.5 per week. About the role: As a Clinical Lead, you will support clinical service delivery across steps 2–4, contribute to planning and development, and represent the service with key stakeholders.
Disclosure: This post is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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