About this role
Job summary
In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based integrative therapy to adults, providing individual and group interventions tailored to each patient's needs. Complete comprehensive psychological assessments, develop collaborative care plans, and maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to case discussions, risk management, and treatment planning to achieve positive patient outcomes. Build strong therapeutic relationships that promote recovery, resilience, and emotional wellbeing within an inpatient mental health setting. Participate in clinical supervision, service development, and continuous professional development, ensuring practice remains aligned with current evidence and best practice.
About us
Priory is the UKs 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 childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
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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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Chelmsford
Salary FTE salary £36,050; part-time salary is £14,420
Part Time/ 15 Hours
Located in Essex, Priory Hospital Chelmsford is one of the UKs leading treatment centres and is rated by former patients for its excellence, dedication and commitment, as well as producing outstanding treatment outcomes. At Chelmsford, we offer a range of evidence-based treatment programmes that can support adults and young people.
Person Specification
Requirements Essential
Essential for the role Applicants should hold a minimum Level 5 Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy, with accreditation through BACP, UKCP, or NCPS Senior Accreditation. Applicants who are not yet accredited must be working towards accreditation and able to submit an application within 12 months. Applicants should have post-qualification experience in mental health settings, including inpatient and/or outpatient services.
Desirable
The following experience would be beneficial Working with adults experiencing a range of complex mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, and mood disorders. Experience delivering both individual and group therapy within an inpatient or outpatient setting is highly desirable, alongside confidence working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of risk assessment and safeguarding procedures, excellent communication and report-writing skills, and the ability to build effective therapeutic relationships are essential. Experience of delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, maintaining accurate clinical records, and contributing to service development and quality improvement would also be advantageous.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Priory Healthcare
Address Stump Lane
Springfield
Essex
CM1 7SJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)