Service Line Lead

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Service Line Lead The closing date is 26 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We have a fixed term or secondment opportunity for a Service Line Lead to join our Adult Community Mental Health Services Team in Watford - this will be well supported as a development opportunity for staff ready to progress from Band 8A or an opportunity to widen mental health service experience for staff already working at Band 8b in readiness for future progression. We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering care to Adults with mental health issues and is also ready to deliver leadership of services in line with the NHS Leadership Framework to be an accountable and compassionate service lead. Please refer to the "Main Duties Of The Job", "Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities" sections and the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached elsewhere for full details. Car driver essential as a majority of the posts are community based, the post holder will need a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes - including business insurance (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Main duties of the job Job Summary The Service Line Leader is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of high quality Care Pathways which effectively meet the needs of the people in Watford. As a member of the Adult Community Leadership team the Service Line Leader will play a leadership and implementation role in supporting the delivery of HPFT's vision, strategic goals and organisational objectives. The Service Line Leader has responsibility and accountability for service user safety and adherence to quality standards. Within the Adult Community Business Plan they also have responsibility for policy, management, strategic planning, priority setting, financial/workforce management, partnership development and operational management of all health and social care facilities within the East and North Strategic Business Unit including hospital and community service sites. As a senior manager the Service Line Leader will be required to act with limited guidance or direction, routinely acting within their own authority. The Service Line Leader will work closely with the senior management teams of other Divisions to ensure the effective co-ordination and operational delivery of health & Social care services in HPFT. About us Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission. Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional. Details Date posted 13 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £68,852 to £79,638 a year per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 367-ACM-1016