Head of Psychology

Priory Healthcare; Newbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Newbury is looking for a therapist to manage a small team and provide effective therapy programmes. Your responsibilities will include caseload management, assessments, and the provision of individual and group interventions. Ideal candidates should demonstrate experience in clinical supervision and possess knowledge of various mental health conditions. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading therapy sessions and managing a team.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions and therapies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and allocate caseloads effectively.
• Undertake assessments and develop therapy programmes.
• Provide high-quality individual and group therapy.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Evidence-based therapy

Risk assessment

Group interventions

Job description

You will be working within a multi‑disciplinary team and alongside other therapists. There will also be line management responsibilities for a team of psychologists and psychology assistants, this will include but is not limited to giving clinical supervision, providing psychotherapeutic advice and guidance and assisting with the analysis of statistical data for research and audit purposes. The role will also include some staff training, running reflective practice and team formulations. At Priory Hospital Newbury, you will oversee a smaller Therapy Services team comprising a Psychology Assistant, Lead Occupational Therapist, and Therapy Assistants. You will work closely within the MDTs across both wards and report directly to the Senior Management Team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and allocate caseloads within agreed timescales, ensuring regular communication with patients and staff
• Respond promptly to referrals and undertake assessments to plan and deliver effective, evidence‑based therapy programmes
• Provide high‑quality individual and group interventions aligned with patients therapy plans
• Complete risk assessments to inform and support safe and effective therapeutic programmes
• Lead and support MDT working to ensure coordinated, holistic care

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 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 children’s mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader‑Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here. 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.