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 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.
Main duties of the job
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 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
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonuses
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Job responsibilities
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 teams 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.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Qualifications
* The individual is a registered healthcare professional with the HCPC, such as an occupational therapist or psychologist, and is an experienced psychotherapist accredited with a recognised body such as the BACP, BABCP, or UKCP. They are also able to demonstrate clear, motivational leadership skills, with the capacity to effectively support and guide a diverse therapy team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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