Talking Therapies Deputy Team Leader
The closing date is 01 February 2026
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an appropriately qualified and experienced practitioner to develop leadership skills as a Deputy Team Lead within the Talking Therapies Leadership Team.
The role, which is full time, offers the opportunity to gain considerable experience in service development, managerial, and additional supervisory skills.
You will join a friendly and supportive managerial leadership team that also includes CBT, Counselling and PWP clinical leads, as well as our Consultant Clinical lead, and Team Leads.
We are looking for applicants with substantial experience of working within the field of mental health and ideally some knowledge and experience of working within an IAPT service, working with complex client presentations, and providing formal clinical supervision / mentorship to qualified clinical staff.
You will be able to demonstrate evidence of delivering high quality therapy and have excellent interpersonal qualities; time management skills; an ability to work autonomously and in a team; and an enthusiasm for working in an ever-developing NHS Talking Therapies service.
Main duties of the job
Talking Therapies is an innovative and forward thinking service. We provide rapid, accessible mental health screening, assessment and treatment to people presenting with common mental health disorders, whilst enabling people accessing the service to have a collaborative role in the choice of intervention they receive.
Our services are underpinned by a philosophy of mental health promotion, health recovery, choice, empowerment and personal responsibility.
The post-holder will work alongside the clinical and managerial leadership team, providing additional support to Team Leads and Clinicians alike within the respective teams. The post-holder will need to be available to work full-time. There will be an expectation of a hybrid model of working.
The post holder will receive regular managerial supervision and support and join other senior clinicians within the service.
If you are interested in applying for this post and require further information, please contact us using the details provided.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
Details
Date posted
20 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-CEN2415-EB
Job locations
Bickerstaffe House
Ormskirk
L39 2JW
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bickerstaffe House
Ormskirk
L39 2JW
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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