Therapy Lead - Mental Health

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