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Reference

PRI98029

Location

Priory Hospital Roehampton, Priory Lane, Roehampton, SW15 5JJ

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£28,000 - £30,800

Hours

30

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Part Time

Job Advert - Division Information

Providing quality, inspiring innovation and  delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health illness to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Reporting to the Private In-Patient Therapy Lead, the successful candidate will work across the three private adult wards within the hospital, joining an experienced team.
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Accredited Therapist (or at least working towards accreditation).
The ideal candidate will be working as part of the in-patient therapy team, and will be required to identify and deliver appropriate and relevant treatments and interventions to people with varying mental health needs within a hospital setting.

The successful candidate will manage patients using evidence based and patient centric principals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. The interventions provided will be in both group and individual therapy. The ideal candidate will provide patients with the confidence, skills and coping strategies required to overcome difficult emotions and navigate life events. 

The role holder would maintain and develop relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, making sure the clinical practice is in line with Priory Policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.


We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accredited Therapists or, an experienced Therapist who is working towards Accreditation. Examples of accreditation bodies that we accept are BACP, BACP, UKCP, ACAT, BPC.   
Ideally you will have experience in delivering groups in either outpatient or in-patient settings. We offer a great opportunity to facilitate therapy groups whilst also treating patients through individual therapy. Experience of working with depression, anxiety, psychosis and PTSD is also desirable. Having knowledge and experience of treating patients’ with CBT or DBT training skills would be advantageous.
The role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development, as well as the chance to work within a caring and supportive team environment. We pride ourselves on providing high-standards of care and support as well as clinical excellence. 
The successful candidate would be expected to have their working hours divided 60% clinical duties and 40% admin. This means duties including documentation keeping, liaising with the wider MDT and external services if needed and completing necessary processes using Priory Systems. The role is for 30 hours per week.
As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in helping individuals on their journey towards healing and self-discovery


Clinical experience requirements:
●Ideally, at least one years’ experience of delivering workshops/psychoeducational groups with a variety of mental health related themes.
●Experience of working with depression, anxiety, psychosis and PTSD is also desirable. CBT or DBT therapy skills would be advantageous.
●Evidence of delivering high standards of individual therapy to complex populations
●Good understanding and treatment planning in line with NICE guidance treatment recommendations 

Why Priory?
Our business attracts great people and we have created an environment where they can achieve great things. This starts with excellent learning and development resources. At Priory, your career progression is more than a sequence of formal training courses. It involves dynamic learning opportunities that support your performance at each stage of your career.
As well as helping you grow and develop your talent, we recognise and reward you for your contribution. To support this, we have created a comprehensive benefits package for all team members. Our benefits are flexible and tailored to the individual, but here is just some of what is on offer:
•             Clear salary progression plan
•             Clear career pathway
•             Access to employee assistance programme
•             Access to Priory Benefits Portal
•             Monthly Clinical supervision and Quarterly Managerial Supervision 
●            Opportunity to attend monthly in-house Continued Professional Development
•             Access to external CPD (Continued Professional Development following successful probation)
●             Opportunity to engage in our Wellbeing Project such as Yoga and Massage for staff 
•             33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
•             Birthday leave
•             Ability to accrue additional annual leave with service
•             Free parking

Job Advert Location Description

About Priory Roehampton:

Set back within landscaped gardens, the tranquil environment of the Priory Hospital Roehampton offers calming and recovery focused residential treatment for up to 100 service users, as well as day care and outpatient services.
Specialising in the management and treatment of mental health problems including acute mental health difficulties, addictions and eating disorders, our multidisciplinary team deliver personalised treatment programmes and have established an excellent reputation for providing the highest standards of care.

The Private Adult Service, which the successful candidate would join, is made up of three wards and it offers general psychological care/support to a service user population of up to 45. Each one of our Private Adult Wards has a psychologist and assistant psychologist allocated for support who are working alongside a very experienced multidisciplinary team, including therapists and one occupational therapist.  

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About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.

As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes.

Disclosure

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.

No agencies please

If you forward any CV’s to the Priory Group and you are not on the Priory Group PSL and have not been asked to work on the above role we will accept the CV as a gift.

Job Description

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