Addictions Therapy Lead

Priory Group; Hale Barns; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Addictions Therapy Lead at Priory Hospital Altrincham, England. The role requires a registered healthcare professional with HCPC accreditation to lead a compassionate team in supporting patient recovery. Responsibilities include overseeing therapy staff, facilitating management supervision, and maintaining a supportive environment. The position offers competitive compensation and numerous development opportunities, including training and leadership pathways.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional with required accreditations.
• Experience in management supervision and staff retention.
• Ability to maintain a calm and supportive approach under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support diverse therapy staff.
• Facilitate regular management supervision.
• Manage direct reports effectively.

Skills

Empathy

Leadership skills

Resilience

Team support

Education

HCPC accreditation (Occupational Therapist or Psychologist)

Accreditation with BACP, BABCP, or UKCP

Job description

Addictions Therapy Lead

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Altrincham

Compensation: £46,343 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Altrincham is looking to recruit an addictions therapy lead to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours.

Priory Hospital Altrincham provides expert treatment for a range of mental health conditions and addictions. The hospital is comprised of three inpatient units, providing specialist care for adults with range of mental health challenges and addictions. Altrincham also provides established, evidence-based outpatient treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and bipolar disorder.

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.

• Leading and supporting a diverse range of therapy staff including psychology, therapy, OT, assistants and any other specialisms that fall within the team's therapy needs.
• Facilitating regular management supervision with individuals in line with Priory policy, using a cascade system with other qualified therapists.
• Follow people management policies to effectively manage the direct report within your team(s).
• An agreed reduced level of patient facing clinical hours to create line management responsibility, as agreed with the Therapy Business Manager.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The role requires a registered healthcare professional with HCPC accreditation (such as an occupational therapist or psychologist) and/or an experienced psychotherapist accredited with BACP, BABCP, or UKCP. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clear and motivational leadership skills to support a diverse therapy team, with a strong understanding of various therapy roles and their application in a mental health setting. They will also have experience in supporting individuals through management supervision and possess established skills in staff retention. The candidate should be able to provide examples of maintaining a calm and supportive approach in demanding environments, as well as having experience in a commercial or business setting, demonstrating an understanding of cost management.

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail].

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. 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

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.