Therapy Service Coordinator in Bristol

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Therapy Services Manager (TSM) to lead and develop our therapy provision across Priory Hospital Bristol and Bristol Park Clinic, 37.5 hours per week. Reporting to the Hospital Director, the TSM is a key member of the Senior Management Team with full accountability for inpatient and day care therapy services. This role is integral to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while driving service performance, innovation, and growth.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to therapy services across both sites.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant services that meet regulatory standards and KPI targets (including referrals, customer service, and time to first appointment).
• Lead clinical governance, quality assurance, and continuous service improvement.
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary therapy team, fostering strong collaboration across clinical services.
• Oversee financial performance, budgets, and resource planning, proactively addressing risks and opportunities.
• Drive business development and service growth, maintaining strong occupancy/caseload levels.
• Maintain a small clinical caseload and support therapy delivery where required.
• Build external partnerships (e.g. universities) to support recruitment and service profile.
• Support workforce development, supervision, and CPD across the team.
• Contribute to on-call rota and wider senior management responsibilities.

A strong understanding of statutory regulations, with a passion for delivering high-quality care and continuous improvement. Proven leadership and decision-making skills are essential, alongside a proactive, forward-thinking and creative approach. Candidates must demonstrate sound commercial awareness in managing team cost and income performance, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high levels of integrity and professional boundaries.

A recognised post-registration qualification, professional accreditation or membership, and a clear commitment to ongoing continuous professional development (CPD). They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. 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.

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

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.