Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Location: Priory Hospital Roehampton
Compensation: £53,560 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Roehampton is looking to recruit a Family Therapist to join the team. This is a full‑time/37.5 Hour role.
We offer evidence‑based treatment programmes, delivered by our dedicated team who are committed to providing expert treatment for your challenges, supporting you to get back on track.
Located in London, Priory Hospital Roehampton has excellent links to motorways, trains, tubes, and buses.
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.
* Deliver specialist systemic assessments and family therapy interventions for patients and families within eating disorder and general mental health inpatient services.
* Facilitate single‑family sessions, multi‑family groups, and carers’ workshops using evidence‑based systemic models.
* Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to contribute to formulation, care planning, risk management, and discharge planning.
* Provide psychoeducation and therapeutic support to families to enhance understanding, improve communication, and promote recovery‑focused outcomes.
* Maintain professional registration (e.g., UKCP/AFT), uphold high standards of clinical documentation, and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
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.
Candidates must hold a recognised postgraduate qualification in Family/Systemic Psychotherapy and be registered or accredited with a relevant professional body such as UKCP or AFT. Demonstrable post‑qualification experience working with complex mental health presentations is essential, ideally within eating disorders and/or inpatient services. The successful candidate will show strong systemic formulation skills, confidence in managing risk and safeguarding, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication, clinical documentation, and organisational skills are required to deliver high‑quality care at Priory Hospital Roehampton.
For more information about the role, you can email andreaDavis@priorygroup.com
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 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.
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