Deputy Head of Clinical Education and Development

Kooth PLC is a digital mental health company committed to providing accessible mental health care for all, with a focus on children and young people in both the UK and the US. We aim to support the mental wellbeing of over 17 million people, boasting over twenty years of data and clinical excellence. We have been a trusted partner of the NHS and Local Authorities for over two decades, offering NICE-compliant services and holding a BACP accreditation. Kooth offers diverse access options, serving over 10.9 million people in the UK, providing immediate support without referrals, or waiting lists, available 24/7.

With a workforce of 600 employees, Kooth is passionate about professional development and diversity and inclusion.

We offer an opportunity to join a rapidly growing business with a genuine social purpose, aiming to support the mental wellbeing of over 17 million people.

Role Summary:

Kooth is a leading digital mental health provider, committed to accessible, effective, and person-centred care. As part of our mission to set a new standard in digital mental health education, we’re seeking a competent, clinical academic to join as Deputy Head of Clinical Education and Development. This role is ideally suited to someone who brings both frontline mental health experience and a solid grounding in academic rigour, curriculum structure, and evidence-informed learning design. More than clinical training alone, we’re looking for someone who can embed educational quality, drive validation processes, and contribute meaningfully to the development of our internal learning pathways and future accreditation ambitions.

This is an exciting leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of clinical practice, education, outcomes, and innovation.

Reports to: UK Head of Clinical Education and Training

Location: Remote/London

In this role, you will:

• Shape, deliver, and refine high-quality internal training,
• Ensure alignment with professional, regulatory, and academic standards.
• Deputise for the Head of Clinical Education and Training,
• Contribute to strategic direction, operational leadership, and accreditation readiness.
• If you are passionate about values-led, outcomes-focused learning and are energised by collaboration, co-production, and service impact, this could be your next career move.

Key Components

• Clinical Education & Curriculum Design (incl. accreditation) - 45%
• Strategic Leadership & Line Management - 20%
• Data, Outcomes & Quality Improvement - 15%
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration (internal + academic) -10%
• Governance, Reporting & Compliance -10%

Essential

• A registered mental health professional (e.g. HCPC, NMC, Social Work England, BACP, UKCP)
• Proven and substantial post-qualification experience with a strong clinical foundation in mental health care
• Demonstrable experience designing and delivering clinical education or training in a healthcare, academic, or digital setting
• Strong understanding and experience of curriculum design, learning outcomes, assessment planning, and educational governance (e.g. CPD frameworks, accreditation processes) 
• Experience working in, or with, digital mental health services, with the ability to navigate and optimise systems for learning and service improvement
• Competent in the use and development of a Learning Management Systems (LMS) to support learning delivery, tracking, and improvement
• Experience designing or facilitating peer-led, cohort-based learning and reflective practice programmes
• Confident using outcome data, learner insights, and digital tools to inform education design, track quality, and drive continuous improvement

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