Job summary As a key member of our Management Team, you will have an integral and influential role across our range of therapeutic and other services supporting children, young people and adults, with direct managerial responsibility of our Creative Therapeutic Services team and operational leadership of clinical governance and continuous service development and improvement. You will have a proven record of accomplishment in service improvement and innovative practice as well as supporting colleagues to deliver the best services possible. A passion for working with the community and maintaining strong professional networks are essential to the success of this newly created role. If you are qualified to Level 5 or higher in counselling or psychotherapy and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling (BACP) and have the drive and determination to improve the lives of people within our communities, then please apply Main duties of the job Leading the MHCT Creative Therapeutic operational activities, counselling practitioners, and working closely with the Operations and Development Executive and other service managers, the Clinical Lead will assist in the growth of the service, contribute to the recruitment, appraisal, and continuous professional development of staff, and ensure the activities of MHCT counsellors are ethical, safe, and effective. Why you should work for us 28 Days annual leave 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time employees) Workplace pension scheme Flexible working where suitable to the role Employee Assistance Programme Free on-site parking Comprehensive training and development opportunities Exclusive deals and discounts on products and services Friendly and supportive working environment About us We are a charity that exists to transform lives through delivering impactful services across Sandwell and the surrounding areas. We work collaboratively with public, private and voluntary organisations, educational settings and other partners to design and deliver sustainable innovative solutions to improve the lives of children, families, young people and adults from early years to end of life care. Murray Hall Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and invite potential applicants to contact us to identify any additional support they may require to enable them to make an application. To apply please complete the attached application form in supporting documents and return to HRmurrayhall.co.uk Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw our job advertisements earlier than the published expiry date.Therefore, if you are interested please submit your application as soon as possible. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £39,306 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number L0110-25-0004 Job locations Murray Hall Community Trust St. Marks Road Tipton West Midlands DY4 0SL Job description Job responsibilities Main duties and responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Operations and Development Executive, the Clinical Lead is a key role for Murray Hall Community Trust (MHCT). This role requires a supportive and knowledgeable clinical manager, with professional and compassionate leadership skills, who has a commitment to providing effective, therapeutic counselling support to our therapists and Creative Therapeutic Services Team (CTS). The Clinical Lead will focus on continuous service quality improvements and to establish professional relationships with service users, stakeholders, funders and commissioners in order to develop and advance service delivery to sustain continuation of funding and innovation of services. For full details of what this role entails, please refer to the attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Main duties and responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Operations and Development Executive, the Clinical Lead is a key role for Murray Hall Community Trust (MHCT). This role requires a supportive and knowledgeable clinical manager, with professional and compassionate leadership skills, who has a commitment to providing effective, therapeutic counselling support to our therapists and Creative Therapeutic Services Team (CTS). The Clinical Lead will focus on continuous service quality improvements and to establish professional relationships with service users, stakeholders, funders and commissioners in order to develop and advance service delivery to sustain continuation of funding and innovation of services. For full details of what this role entails, please refer to the attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified to Level 5 or higher recognised counselling or psychotherapy qualification (For those qualified pre-2015 Level 4 or higher) Accredited member of the BACP. Desirable Additional specialist training and knowledge, including emotional wellbeing mental health difficulties in CYP and adults Clinical Supervision qualification or relevant experience. A management qualification and/or a Safeguarding lead qualification. Experience Essential Please refer to attached Person Specification Desirable Please refer to attached Person Specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified to Level 5 or higher recognised counselling or psychotherapy qualification (For those qualified pre-2015 Level 4 or higher) Accredited member of the BACP. Desirable Additional specialist training and knowledge, including emotional wellbeing mental health difficulties in CYP and adults Clinical Supervision qualification or relevant experience. A management qualification and/or a Safeguarding lead qualification. Experience Essential Please refer to attached Person Specification Desirable Please refer to attached 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. Employer details Employer name Murray Hall Community Trust Address Murray Hall Community Trust St. Marks Road Tipton West Midlands DY4 0SL Employer's website https://www.murrayhall.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)