Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Band 8a Talking Therapies Deputy Service Lead (clinical)
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NHS Swindon Talking Therapies Service (IAPT)
The NHS Swindon Talking Therapies service (IAPT) offers support to residents of Swindon who may be experiencing common mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress and low mood, offering evidence-based treatments based on the difficulties the patient is experiencing.
New Opportunity: Deputy Service Manager (Clinical Lead), Maternity Cover
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Deputy Service Manager (Clinical Lead), maternity cover.
You will work as a key member of the senior management team to provide leadership and contribute to the development of the talking therapies service with a focus on oversight of, and responsibility for the clinical provision within the service for all therapy modalities.
We are currently operating a hybrid working arrangement, where you will be based at Old Town Surgery combined with opportunities for remote working from home.
Interviews will be held on 28th August 2026, start date 2nd November 2026.
Main Duties Of The Job
- To be an active member of the senior management team, including deputising for the Head of Talking Therapies (BSW) and the Swindon Talking Therapies Service Manager.
- To act as a Lead Clinician and offer 1:1 sessions.
- To supervise and oversee the development of the service and quality of supervision provision.
- To line manage and oversee the work of a team of High Intensity Therapists and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners.
- To maintain a Talking Therapies manual compliant service.
- To represent the service at meetings and deliver presentations, both internally and to outside organisations.
- To oversee links with voluntary and community organisations.
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About The Role
The successful candidate must have a qualification in one of the Talking Therapies clinical modalities, along with substantial post-qualification relevant experience, including supervision. It is essential to have in-depth experience of managing staff in a stepped care service along with the capacity to cope with pressure and prioritise competing demands. We are a friendly and supportive team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
About Us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
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Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Right to Work in the UK
This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Angela Cooke
- Job Title: NHS Swindon Talking Therapies Service Manager
- Email Address: angela.cooke4@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01793 836836
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