Therapy Lead – Mental Health Services
Location: South West London
Salary: £53,600
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Therapy Lead to join a flagship mental health service, overseeing therapy provision across a large-scale inpatient and outpatient setting.
This is a purely managerial and operational role with no clinical caseload , offering an excellent opportunity for a senior therapist ready to step into a high-impact leadership position.
The Role
You will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership, coordination, and oversight of therapy services across CAMHS and Eating Disorder wards within a 100-bed inpatient hospital, alongside extensive outpatient services.
Leading a team of approximately 20 therapists , you will ensure high standards of care, strong team performance, and effective service delivery across multiple pathways.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide visible, hands-on leadership to a multidisciplinary therapy team
- Oversee daily operations and service delivery across inpatient and outpatient therapy services
- Lead, support, and develop a team of around 20 therapists
- Ensure high-quality, consistent therapeutic provision across CAMHS and ED services
- Drive performance, engagement, and continuous improvement within the team
- Work closely with senior leadership to support operational excellence
Requirements
- Qualified therapist (essential)
- Proven experience leading and managing therapy teams
- Strong leadership presence – approachable, visible, and decisive
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Experience working with complex teams and services
- Experience within CAMHS and/or Eating Disorders is desirable but not essential
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a flagship service , offering both scale and complexity. You will play a key role in shaping and leading therapy services within a well-established, high-performing environment.
If you are a confident leader with a strong therapy background and a passion for operational excellence, this role offers the next step in your career.
Please call Daisy on 07458 142 783 or email on D.Jones@linqrecruitment.co.uk
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