About this role
Job summary
Provide strategic and operational leadership to therapy services across both sitesEnsure 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 improvementManage and develop a multidisciplinary therapy team, fostering strong collaboration across clinical servicesOversee financial performance, budgets, and resource planning, proactively addressing risks and opportunitiesDrive business development and service growth, maintaining strong occupancy/caseload levelsMaintain a small clinical caseload and support therapy delivery where requiredBuild external partnerships (e.g. universities) to support recruitment and service profileSupport workforce development, supervision, and CPD across the teamContribute to on-call rota and wider senior management responsibilities
Main duties of the job
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.
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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Job description Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification
Requirements Essential
Essential: 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.
Desirable
Desirable: A recognised post-registration qualification, professional accreditation or membership, and a clear commitment to ongoing continuous professional development (CPD).
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 Heath House Lane
Stapleton
Bristol
BS16 1EQ
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)