At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a compassionate team providing person-centred care and evidence-based therapies.
- Company: Priory Hospital Ticehurst, a leading provider of mental health support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible benefits, professional development, and extra holiday for your birthday.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities for leadership and continuous professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in mental health.
- Qualifications: Qualified CBT and/or DBT Therapist with experience in mental health settings.
The predicted salary is between 37035 - 45265 £ per year.
This is a full-time 37.5-hour role onsite with a salary of £39,140 FTE.
Priory Hospital Ticehurst House's Highlands Unit is a welcoming, nine-bed facility, offering person-centred care, treatment and support for adults facing mental health challenges. It is situated in a character building, within our extensive main grounds, in the beautiful East Sussex countryside. We can support people with a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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.
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based CBT and/or DBT interventions to adults and/or young people in line with Priory care pathways and best-practice guidelines.
- Complete comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, and clinical formulations to support safe and effective treatment planning.
- Maintain clear, accurate, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with Priory policies, safeguarding standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to care reviews, outcome monitoring, and service improvement initiatives.
- Participate in regular clinical supervision, reflective practice, and continuous professional development in line with Priory values.
What you'll bring to the role:
- Resilience is key as our work is rewarding but can be challenging.
- Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
- The successful candidate will be a qualified and accredited CBT and/or DBT Therapist with relevant professional registration (such as BABCP, HCPC, or equivalent).
- You will have experience delivering therapeutic interventions to adults and/or young people within a mental health or CAMHS setting, with a strong understanding of risk assessment, safeguarding, and evidence-based practice.
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience working within a Priory or similar independent healthcare setting would be desirable.
What we will give you in return:
- Regular career conversations and support.
- Full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.
- Free on-site parking.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Your Birthday as an extra day of annual leave.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare.
- 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.
About Priory:
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.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.
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.
Therapist- CAMHS (Ticehurst) employer: Priory
At Priory Hospital Bristol, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our new acute ward provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults facing mental health challenges, while benefiting from ongoing career development and a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
