Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Location: Priory Hospital Altrincham
Compensation: £40,000 / year
Priory Hospital Altrincham is looking to recruit a lead therapist to join the team. This is a part-time role of 30 hours based on site for a fixed term of 12 months. The hospital is comprised of two inpatient units, providing specialist care for adults with a range of mental health challenges and addictions. Altrincham also provides established, evidence-based outpatient treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and bipolar disorder.
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.
* Leading and supporting a diverse range of therapy staff including psychology, therapy, OT, assistants and any other specialisms that fall within the team’s therapy needs.
* Facilitating regular management supervision with individuals in line with Priory policy, using a cascade system with other qualified therapists.
* An agreed reduced level of patient-facing clinical hours to create line management responsibility, as agreed with the Private Business and Therapy Manager.
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.
To qualify for the role you must be a registered healthcare professional with the HCPC, such as an occupational therapist or psychologist, and be an experienced psychotherapist accredited with a recognised body such as the BACP, BABCP, or UKCP. You should also be able to demonstrate clear, motivational leadership skills, with the capacity to effectively support and guide a diverse therapy team.
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
* Birthday holiday – your birthday as an extra day's annual leave
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as 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.
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