Clinical Lead

The Clinical Lead will join Womankind’s staff team based in central Bristol. Withsupport from the Senior Psychotherapist, the postholder will be responsible for theday-to-day management and delivery of Womankind’s clinical services, includingone-to-one counselling and group psychotherapy. They will ensure services areefficient, high-quality, and in line with best practice. They will lead on clinicalgovernance, uphold the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy(BACP) ethical framework, and oversee monitoring and evaluation processes. Aspart of the senior leadership team, they will contribute to service development andstrategic planning, supervise clinical and non-clinical staff, and act as a DesignatedSafeguarding Lead. The Clinical Lead will also maintain a small caseload, providingtrauma-focused counselling to women experiencing mental health issues, includingsurvivors of sexual and domestic violence and abuse.Reporting  to: Head of OperationsWomankind, Brunswick Square, Bristol, BS2 8PE Location:              Salary:                Hours:                   Job DescriptionClinical Lead0.6 FTE, 21 hoursNJC Point 30-32; 40,777-42,839 FTE (depending onexperience), employer pension scheme, flexible working,Cycle to Work schemeContract:Permanent Main purpose of the postManagement Line management of the clinical staffing team, performance management, objectivesetting, annual appraisals, day to day support and recruitment when required.Ensure staff actively engage in training, including Continual Professional Development,are competent in their roles, and are supported to work in a way which upholds thevalues of Womankind.Provide motivational and active team leadership guidance and support, through acoaching approach which empowers staff to deliver their best.To convene and lead regular meetings with the counselling team, ensuring collaborativepractice, shared learning, and effective communication.Undertake recruitment and induction into clinical services alongside the Head ofOperations and CEO. Engage with Womankind Trustees, producing reports and information and makingpresentations at trustee meetings and events. Attend and actively contribute to Management and Senior Leadership Meetings,working to Womankind’s strategic objectives set out in the business plan. Clinical Services Governance:  Ensure robust clinical and information governance, maintaining compliancewith relevant standards and regulations. Adhere to the ethical guidelines set out by theBritish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), promoting safe,accountable, and high-quality practice across all clinical services.Leadership: To uphold and work within Womankind’s policies and procedures, adhering atall times to relevant legislation, best practice, and organisational standards, includingHealth and Safety, Data Protection, Confidentiality, Safeguarding, and Equality andDiversity.Partnerships: Represent Womankind in partnership work with other organisations,including the Sexual Violence Alliance. To build and maintain effective relationships withpartner agencies and professionals through strategic networking, clinical liaison, andrepresentation of Womankind at external meetings - raising awareness of our services andenhancing collaborative, trauma-informed practice.Delivery:  Provide oversight of service delivery, including managing referrals and risk,coordinating waiting lists and “waiting well” initiatives, overseeing assessments and clientallocations, and ensuring appropriate aftercare support.Supervision and support: Work alongside the Head of Operations to ensure appropriateclinical supervision and support arrangements are in place for the counselling team.Systems:  Manage and share responsibility for the ongoing use of Womankind’s CaseManagement System, ensuring data is inputted accurately and reviewed regularly.Collaboration:  Work collaboratively as part of a cohesive team, contributing to shareddecision-making and problem-solving to support the smooth and effective day-to-dayrunning of Womankind’s services.Key duties and responsibilities Liaison: To support communication with clients, referrers, and professionals across healthand social care sectors, ensuring timely, coordinated, and therapeutically informed care.This includes maintaining effective liaison through multiple platforms, supported byWomankind’s Administration team.Publicity: Oversee the ongoing promotion of services to external agencies and potentialservice users, particularly under-served groups. Liaise with the Marketing andCommunications Coordinator to advertise services across various platforms.Reporting, Performance Management, Systems & Quality StandardsEnsure that clinical services are responsive and meet the needs of Womankind’s clientgroups and are fully compliant with organisational standards, funder requirements,relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, and service accreditation criteria.Lead on the collection, analysis, and reporting of service monitoring data, ensuring it isrobust, timely, and appropriate. Utilise relevant data management systems to meetinternal Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), statutory funding agreements, and funderreporting requirements.Implement, develop and maintain comprehensive policies, procedures, and guidelines tosupport consistent service delivery across all clinical services.Ensure full compliance with data protection legislation and information governancestandards, embedding best practice.Lead on Subject Access Requests and compliance with Safeguarding Adult Reviews andDomestic Homicide Reviews. To support the Head of Operations with managing complaints in line with Womankind’sComplaints Policy and Procedures.Safeguarding & Risk Management To act as one of Womankind's Designated Safeguarding Leads and to work as part of ateam to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users, staff and volunteers. Thisincludes maintaining oversight of safeguarding practices and will occasionally requireout of hours support.Implement effective risk management and safety planning strategies when working withvulnerable individuals in line with Womankind’s safeguarding, health and safety and riskmanagement policies and procedures.Clinical DeliveryTo provide a small caseload of clients with one to one (in person, by phone and online)psychodynamic trauma informed counselling for women with mental health needsincluding survivors of sexual and domestic violence and abuse.To maintain confidential and accurate clinical records.To attend regular clinical supervision with an external supervisor approved byWomankind.To keep up to date with clinical issues and changes.To undergo an enhanced level of Disclosure and Barring Service check as required.Equality, Diversity and InclusionUphold Womankind’s commitment to inclusivity, equality and accessibility at all times.Participate in Womankind’s ED&I workstream through rotating participation in the ED&Iworking group.Ensure that services are as accessible as possible for vulnerable women fromdisadvantaged groups, including women from ethnic minority communities and womenwith disabilities.Comply with equalities legislation at all times.Ensure that diversity and inclusion is considered as part of any and all recruitmentprocesses to both volunteer or paid roles. General/otherTo attend regular monthly line management meetings and annual appraisals with theHead of Operations.To attend regular clinical supervision with an external supervisor approved byWomankind.To complete monthly DASH (data, activities, stories, highlights) board reports for theHead of Operations.To provide management cover and deputise for the Head of Operations when required. To maintain a strong knowledge and awareness of developments and trends in issuesrelating to the sector and women’s mental health needs. To collaborate with academic researchers to evaluate the effectiveness and outcomesof Womankind’s clinical interventions where required.To attend staff meetings, away days and other internal meetings as required, includingthe Annual General Meeting.To attend mandatory training including (but not limited to) level 3 Safeguarding, ED&I,data protection and on-going training programmes for professional development.This list is not exhaustive, and as an employee you will be expected to completereasonable tasks that may not fall in your written job description.Essential CriteriaA strong dedication to Womankind’s mission and values.Hold a recognised, accredited diploma-level qualification or above in counselling and/orpsychotherapyBe an accredited and registered member of the British Association for Counselling andPsychotherapy (BACP), United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), NationalCounselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), or an equivalent professional body. A minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience delivering therapeutic support.Have undertaken personal therapy as part of training and developed a soundknowledge of relational-based therapeutic approaches, including the psychodynamicmodel.Knowledge & ExperienceDemonstrate a strong understanding of the issues affecting women with mental healthneeds, including those who have experienced trauma or abuse.Demonstrate an understanding of trauma-informed principles and their application inclinical practice, including creating safe, empowering environments and responding tothe impact of trauma with sensitivity and appropriate therapeutic approaches.Experience working as part of a team in an organisational setting. Significant and recent experience and understanding of safeguarding, includingsupporting others to act in accordance with current safeguarding policies and in thebest interests of clients or those at risk.Recent experience of conducting initial intake assessments and risk assessments withclients.Experience of working with clients online, by phone, and face-to-face.Experience, up to date knowledge of and commitment to working with equality,diversity, and inclusion.Skills & AbilitiesStrategic thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving.Demonstrates sound judgment and confidence in making timely, informed decisionsacross management, clinical practice, and service delivery, balancing strategic prioritieswith client needs and organisational standards.Ability to line manage a team and promote a positive working environment.Ability to deliver high-quality services and support staff to do the same.Ability to build relationships across teams and services.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engagesensitively and effectively with clients.Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word, and Excel, and theability to confidently use and support others with an online Case Management System.Administrative competence, including email correspondence, phone communication,data inputting, and maintaining accurate client records.Person Specification Person Specification Ability to manage own time and workload effectively and work flexibly within aprofessional team.Commitment to ongoing personal development and training, with the ability to identifyand act on learning needs.Ability to maintain accurate, confidential records of client work.Desirable CriteriaTraining in trauma processing approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitisation andReprocessing (EMDR) or Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET).Experience of effectively managing, coordinating and supporting a team.Experience in service development and quality improvement.Experience with audits, incident reporting, and risk management.Experience of delivering training sessions, presentations, or public talks.We welcome and encourage applications from women of allbackgrounds, cultures, dis/abilities and lived experiences. Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026 at 9am. Lateapplications will not be accepted.In person interview date: 9th February 2026Please return your completed application form and EqualitiesMonitoring Sheet marked Clinical Lead Application (private andconfidential) by email to info@womankindbristol.org.uk Please note that due to our Equalities and Diversity Policy, CVswill not be accepted as part of the selection process.We look forward to receiving your application. How to Apply* The post/role is only open to femaleapplicants and is exempt under Schedule9 Part 1 Equalities Act 2010. Sec.25(2)(d)of the Race Relations Act 1997 apply.Charity No. 297258 CompanyRegistration No. 0213652