Head of Centre (London) – James’ Place

James’ Place was set up in 2008 and exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We have centres in Newcastle, Liverpool and London; our first West Midlands centre will open in Birmingham in 2025, and we have committed to opening a fifth centre next year.

We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis an intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Our trained, professional therapists deliver proven evidence based clinical service that is designed for men who have arrived at a crisis point. We have so far treated over 3,100 men and we exist to make sure that men get help when they need it most.

The James’ Place model consists of five components: environment, suicide prevention therapists, partnerships / referral pathways, rapid access to the service and innovative ‘Lay your cards on the Table’ intervention. Our people are at the heart of James’ Place, from shaping therapeutic support we offer to men in suicidal crisis to creating new opportunities for the charity to grow. We work collaboratively across our locations in the UK with one aim: to ensure that no man faces a suicidal crisis alone.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join James’ Place as our new Head of Centre (London). Our Head of Centre is the guardian of the ethos, culture and tone of James’ Place in London.  This crucial role will lead our London centre team of prevention therapists and take responsibility for clinical oversight, governance and operational management of the centre.

Working alongside our centre manager, the successful postholder will oversee day-to-day operations, managing budgets, HR, and ensuring the safe and effective delivery of our service. The Head of Centre is also responsible for managing and reporting on the results and caseload in London, ensuring these are communicated accurately and clearly. As the most senior clinician at James’ Place London, you will manage your own caseload and play a key role in raising the profile of James’ Place, working closely with our fundraising and communications teams.

We are looking to speak with compassionate, kind and inclusive leaders who have an excellent track record of improving the performance of individuals and teams. You will be a collaborator and work in partnership with our other Head of Centre, Clinical Leads and Senior Managers to ensure we all work together to achieve our strategic goals.

In return you could be part of an organisation that makes a difference to men in crisis, their loved ones and their families.

Our organisation recognises the importance of promoting equality and eliminating discrimination in all aspects of our operations, from recruitment and employment practices to patient care and service delivery. We especially welcome applications from candidates from the global majority, LGBTQ+ community, or those with lived experience of a disability, to strengthen the diversity of our team and the local population we serve. This is an exciting time to be part of our journey.

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Finn McNulty at Hunter Healthcare, by emailing fmcnulty@hunter-healthcare.com or by calling 07966 006091.

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