An exciting opportunity has arisen for an existing staff member to join the BICS Management Team as a Clinical Manager within our East Central Hub multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will work alongside the existing Clinical Manager and take a lead role in the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) element of the team, working closely with the BICS MHST/TAS Service Manager.
This substantive post is currently being covered through a secondment and will become permanent when the secondment ends in January 2027. As part of the wider BICS Management Team, the post holder will work collaboratively across Child and Family Early Help Hubs, Children's Social Care and Early Years Parenting Hub teams, and will have the continued support of the wider BICS management team as.
You will have a proven track record in child and adolescent mental health, with sound knowledge and experience of cognitive behavioural therapies, systemic psychotherapies and/or other evidence-based interventions. You will also have a strong understanding of the role and functions of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs), together with the experience and skills required to provide high-quality clinical supervision and line management.
Working in partnership with key stakeholders and partner agencies, you will bring creativity, flexibility and enthusiasm to the co-leadership of MHST provision across the borough. You will play a key role in multidisciplinary working, service development, evaluation and quality improvement, helping to ensure that children and young people in Barnet have access to integrated, responsive and accessible mental health and wellbeing services.
Barnet is one of the most diverse boroughs in London which provides opportunities and challenges that are rewarding, both professionally and personally. We are focused on making Barnet an even better place to live for all families; we call this ambition “Family Friendly Barnet”. At the heart of this vision is our aim of helping families, children, and young people to become resilient so they can thrive and achieve. This role sits within our integrated clinical service BICS and is an excellent opportunity to use your clinical skills within this local authority setting.
We value and encourage your continuing professional development and will support you with experienced supervision from the Assistant Head of Service or BICS Service Manager, and peer support from Clinical Managers and other senior practitioners within BICS. We offer excellent specialist CPD and training opportunities and have established strong working relationships with colleagues across Barnet’s Family Service. In addition, you will have ample opportunities to work with partner agencies such as Barnet’s NHS Specialist CAMHS, schools and other community and voluntary services. We also have links with the London Clinical Psychology and Systemic Training Schemes.
Professional Membership/Qualification
Essential
Post-graduate level qualification in relevant therapeutic modality.
The post holder will have current UK professional registration where appropriate to their profession.
Desirable
Advanced Supervision / Management qualification at graduate level and relevant to post as Clinical Manager. (Could include supervision and/or leadership training).
- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
- A comprehensive Flexible Working Policy which supports work-life balance by empowering staff and management to make decisions around when, where, and how work is done
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
Responsibilities
Clinical Manager (Internal Candidates Only) in London employer: Borough of Barnet
Barnet Education & Learning Service (BELS) is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work culture, making it an ideal place for finance professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the education sector. With a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, and a strong commitment to work-life balance, employees enjoy the flexibility of predominantly remote work while being part of a motivated team dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. BELS also values diversity and equity, offering ongoing professional development opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment for all staff.
