Deputy Service Lead - Talking Therapies Service (Part Time)

Nouvita Healthcare Ltd.; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in mental health services is seeking a Deputy Service Lead to help establish a new Talking Therapies service. You will have a strong background in clinical supervision, qualifications in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression, and a passion for mental health. This part-time, permanent role offers competitive pay and the chance to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Access to ongoing CPD

Reflective practice sessions

Leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• PCE-CfD qualification (Postgraduate training in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression) is required.
• Accreditation with BACP or another relevant professional body is essential.
• Experience working within NHS Talking Therapies or similar mental health services is needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Lead in strategic and operational delivery.
• Provide clinical supervision and line management to therapists.
• Maintain a small clinical caseload.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Clinical supervision

Evidence-based practice

Education

PCE-CfD qualification

Accreditation with BACP or relevant body

Job description

Overview

Location: Hertfordshire
Start Date: October 2025 (New Service Launch)
Contract Type: Part Time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000 + Benefits

Be part of something new – and help shape the future of mental health support in Hertfordshire.

We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a qualified and passionate PCE-CfD therapist to step into a Deputy Service Lead role within a brand-new NHS Talking Therapies service, launching in October 2025.

As Deputy Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in establishing and shaping a compassionate, effective, and innovative service designed to make a real difference to adults experiencing common mental health problems.

About the Role

In this leadership role, you will:

• Support the Service Lead in the strategic and operational delivery of the new Talking Therapies service
• Provide clinical supervision and line management to a team of PCE-CfD and other modality-trained therapists
• Maintain a small clinical caseload to support high-quality, client-centred care
• Work closely with local partners, commissioners, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and service accessibility
• Promote a culture of reflective practice, staff wellbeing, and continuous improvement

About You

We’re looking for a confident and experienced professional who is ready to take the next step in their career.

You will have:

• A PCE-CfD qualification (Postgraduate training in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression)
• Accreditation with BACP or another relevant professional body
• Experience working within NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) or similar mental health services
• Strong leadership or supervisory experience (or a desire to develop these skills further)
• A passion for evidence-based practice, staff development, and service innovation

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an exciting new service from the ground up
• Work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth
• Access to ongoing CPD, reflective practice sessions, and leadership development opportunities
• Make a real impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people across Hertfordshire

Apply Today

If you're ready to be a key part of an exciting new chapter in community mental health, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Nouvita Healthcare is an established provider of specialist health and social care services across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health support and therapeutic services in hospital, residential and now in outpatient settings. Our focus is on empowering recovery and improving outcomes through effective, compassionate care. At Nouvita, we value continuous improvement and foster an environment where all staff have a voice and can develop their careers.

We are committed to:

• Delivering high-quality mental health services
• Maintaining excellent clinical governance and patient outcomes
• Supporting staff development and wellbeing
• Promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do

Nouvita Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Nouvita Healthcare and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to: [e-mail]