Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Lead & Service Manager

The closing date is 27 July 2025

Job summary

NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire (NHSTTH) is looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic, passionate fixed-term Clinical Lead & Service Manager to cover maternity leave. The post holder will be responsible for leading, managing and implementing the specification for IAPT Services. This post will carry considerable responsibility in ensuring that national guidelines are adhered to, performance targets are achieved, and robust clinical governance arrangements are in place.

You will work in collaboration with Heads of Service, Clinical Leads (Step 2 and Step 3), Quality and Innovation Lead and Service Managers to ensure all clinical and operational aspects of the service, supporting NHSTTH's strategic development and expansion, and quality improvement.

The post holder will foster excellent working relationships with internal/external stakeholders. The ability to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, patients and their families, clinicians and other practitioners is key, with the objective of setting the highest possible standards and holistic care in accordance with the service philosophy.

The post holder will implement audit projects in the service, as appropriate, and recommend changes based upon them. They will place an emphasis on co-production and demonstrate an attitude which respects and values clients, their carers, and the core values of the trust: Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Open only to employees of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT

Main duties of the job

Ensure all assessment and treatment services for Step 2 and Step 3 are set up and operate in line with National Guidance.

Ensure protocols and care pathways are in place across Step 2 and Step 3 so that patients can access appropriate treatment at the appropriate "step" in line with the No Wrong Door approach.

Ensure that staff are appropriately skilled and trained to deliver the service and to provide supervision where necessary.

Ensure that data and clinical outcome measures are being applied consistently across the service and that these are regularly audited.

Ensure that all Trust policies and procedures are implemented effectively.

Promote and ensure effective communication and working relationships.

Work in collaboration with the Service Lead, Clinical Leads and Solent Mind.

Ensure the development and implementation of a comprehensive service induction programme.

Participate fully in the Trust's policy on appraisal of self and others, ensuring that a system of supervision and appraisal is fully implemented within the service area.

Identify training needs to develop and equip staff with the required skills in relation to core tasks and responsibilities.

Work in collaboration with the Service Lead, Clinical Lead and Service Managers, Clinical Managers and Corporate and Business partners/

Develop a culture within the service area which positively welcomes diversity and change.

Ensure all aspects of confidentiality relating to both the service and individuals are maintained.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year based on full time hours

Contract

Secondment

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-MNH-8566

Job locations

New Kings Court

Tollgate

Chandlers Ford

Hampshire

SO53 3LG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Post Graduate level training in a Mental Health Profession or Clinical/Counselling Psychology Doctorate or an appropriate relevant qualification or Masters Degree.
  • BABCP Accreditation OR BACP Accreditation OR HCPC

Desirable

  • Please refer to the person specification

Experience

Essential

  • In-depth experience of working in mental health services where multi-disciplinary working was embraced as part of service delivery.
  • Experience of implementing new ways of working principles.
  • Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets.
  • Proven ability to communicate clearly in difficult and complex situations.
  • In-depth experience of implementing service policies and procedures.
  • Expertise and knowledge across the spectrum of an IAPT/Counselling service
  • Experience of leading and managing a team.

Desirable

  • Please refer to the person specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Please refer to the person specification

Desirable

  • Please refer to the person specification
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Post Graduate level training in a Mental Health Profession or Clinical/Counselling Psychology Doctorate or an appropriate relevant qualification or Masters Degree.
  • BABCP Accreditation OR BACP Accreditation OR HCPC

Desirable

  • Please refer to the person specification

Experience

Essential

  • In-depth experience of working in mental health services where multi-disciplinary working was embraced as part of service delivery.
  • Experience of implementing new ways of working principles.
  • Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets.
  • Proven ability to communicate clearly in difficult and complex situations.
  • In-depth experience of implementing service policies and procedures.
  • Expertise and knowledge across the spectrum of an IAPT/Counselling service
  • Experience of leading and managing a team.

Desirable

  • Please refer to the person specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Please refer to the person specification

Desirable

  • Please refer to the person specification

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).

Additional information

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Kings Court

Tollgate

Chandlers Ford

Hampshire

SO53 3LG


Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Kings Court

Tollgate

Chandlers Ford

Hampshire

SO53 3LG


Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Vicky Hammond

vicky.hammond@southernhealth.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year based on full time hours

Contract

Secondment

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-MNH-8566

Job locations

New Kings Court

Tollgate

Chandlers Ford

Hampshire

SO53 3LG


Supporting documents

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