Description
Priory Hospital Ticehurst is looking to recruit a Psychologist/Therapy lead to join the team. This is a full time/37.5 Hour role.
Priory Hospital Ticehurst House's Highlands Unit is a welcoming, nine-bed facility, offering person-centred care, treatment and support for adults facing mental health challenges.
Highlands is situated in a character building, within our extensive main grounds, in the beautiful East Sussex countryside. We can support people with a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients
* Lead and oversee the delivery of comprehensive psychological services, providing expert clinical guidance and supervision to a team of therapists and mental health professionals.
* Conduct advanced psychological assessments, formulate individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to a diverse client population.
* Develop, implement, and continuously improve therapy programs and clinical protocols to enhance treatment outcomes and service efficiency.
* Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, external agencies, and stakeholders to ensure integrated care, promote mental health awareness, and influence service development.
* Manage clinical risk assessments and ensure adherence to ethical, legal, and professional standards in all psychological practices.
* Drive staff development by organizing training sessions, workshops, and reflective practice groups to maintain a high level of clinical competence and team morale.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified and registered psychologist with significant clinical experience, ideally in a leadership or supervisory role. Proven expertise in delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions and conducting complex psychological assessments is essential. Strong knowledge of mental health frameworks, risk management, and multidisciplinary collaboration is required. Excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a commitment to professional development and ethical practice, are essential to succeed in this role.
For more information about the role, you can email
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
* Free on-site parking
* Supplemented meals
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
* Access to development opportunities
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
* Leadership & management development
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
About Priory
Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, as well as children's mental health, across our nationwide network of sites. We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.
With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.
Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.
Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here.
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our 'PSL'