Family Therapist EDU / Systemic Psychotherapist

Priory; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an

Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

Access to development opportunities

IPD sponsorship for professional quals

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is seeking a Family Therapist / Systemic Psychotherapist for the Eating Disorders Unit. The part-time role (22.5 hours/week) offers a salary of £28,686 per year and requires a Master’s-level qualification along with UKCP registration.

You will join an inpatient mental health service accessible by public transport, with a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development within Priory.

Qualifications

• Master’s-level qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy.
• UKCP registration via an approved route (e.g., IFT/AFSP or College of Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy).
• Post-qualification experience in mental health settings, including inpatient and/or outpatient services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate group and/or individual therapy sessions, ensuring activities align with clients’ therapy plan.
• Manage, monitor and review an assigned caseload with timely delivery of interventions.

Skills

Family Therapist

Systemic Psychotherapist

Education

Master’s-level qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy

UKCP registration via approved route

Job description

Family Therapist EDU / Systemic Psychotherapist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Cheadle Royal

Compensation: £28,686 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Cheadle
£47808

Priory Hospital Cheadle is seeking an enthusiastic Family Therapist / Systemic Psychotherapist to join our dedicated Eating Disorders Unit.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our team in a part-time role, working 22.5 hours per week, with a salary of £28,686.

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport is an inpatient mental health service for young people and adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Wilmslow Road and Cheadle Hulme and East Didsbury railway stations approximately 1–2 miles from the service.

What you'll be doing

You will join the team on the eating disorders unit. 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.

• Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking initial assessments to establish the scope, level and nature of the individual client’s therapeutic needs. Leads and facilitates group and/or individual therapy sessions, ensuring activities and interventions continue to meet the needs of the clients, and are consistent with the provisions detailed in the clients’ therapy plan.
• Manages, monitors and reviews an assigned caseload, ensuring delivery within the agreed timescales.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role – Family Therapist
Applicants should hold a Master’s-level qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy (typically a 4-year qualifying course), with mandatory UKCP registration via an approved route (e.g., IFT/AFSP or the College of Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy). AFSP (formerly AFT) registration is also expected. Applicants should have post-qualification experience in mental health settings, including inpatient and/or outpatient services.

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.

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days 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.