This leadership post sits within the CAMHS and Eating Disorder outpatient therapy team at Priory Hospital Roehampton, reporting to the Therapy Business Manager. The role centres on leading a multidisciplinary team of therapists, covering workforce planning, caseloads, performance and clinical risk. Its distinct emphasis is on line management, budget and P&L responsibility, and business development across the hospital's services, on a full-time 37.5-hour week. Applicants need HCPC registration or BACP, BABCP or UKCP accreditation as a psychotherapist.
What the job involves
- Provide clinical and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary CAMHS and eating disorder outpatient therapy team
- Oversee workforce planning, caseload allocation, performance management and service delivery
- Lead on clinical risk management, safeguarding, governance and quality assurance, including audit and outcome monitoring
- Drive service development and continuous improvement in line with regulatory standards and organisational objectives
- Foster a supportive, accountable team culture through supervision, professional development and integrated working across hospital services
What’s required
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration as a healthcare professional, or BACP, BABCP or UKCP accredited psychotherapist
Experience
- Proven leadership skills
- Clinical supervision and people management
- Staff retention
- Cost management and budgeting (P&L)
Skills & knowledge
- Strong understanding of therapy roles within mental health settings
- Motivating and managing a diverse therapy team
- Calm and supportive approach in high-pressure environments
- Commercial and business awareness
- Focus on business development and innovation
- Flexibility to respond to changing service and organisational needs
Checks & eligibility
- Successful DBS or equivalent disclosure at an appropriate level
Other
- Resilience and natural empathy
Nice to have
- Line management experience
- Knowledge of Priory people-management policies
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
