Psychologist/Therapy Lead

Priory; Wadhurst, Ticehurst; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A private mental health facility in Wadhurst is seeking a dedicated Psychologist/Therapy Lead to support and lead their therapy team. The position offers competitive compensation and requires HCPC registration and a minimum of two years' experience. Responsibilities include delivering therapy sessions, managing staff, and ensuring quality patient care. Benefits include free parking, annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Subsidized meals

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship for professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' post-qualification experience with adults facing mental health difficulties.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven skills in assessment and formulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide line management and leadership to therapy staff.
• Deliver individual therapy sessions and treatment plans.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and contribute to MDT meetings.

Skills

Clinical skills in assessment

Evidence-based therapeutic interventions

Leadership skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Resilience

Education

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

Priory Hospital Ticehurst, Priory Hospital Ticehurst – Ticehurst, Wadhurst, East Sussex, England TN5

Job title: Psychologist/Therapy Lead

Application Deadline: 31 October 2025

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Ticehurst

Compensation: £48,250 - £58,250 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Ticehurst are seeking an experienced and HCPC-registered Psychologist to lead and support our dedicated therapy team within the private adult outpatient service. Psychologist/Therapy Lead to join the team. This is a full-time/37.5 hour role.

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.

• Provide line management and professional leadership to therapy staff, supporting them in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care.
• Contribute to service development and be available to support the TSM with specialist projects and initiatives as required by the site.
• Deliver specialist individual therapy sessions, treatment plans, and reviews for a diverse range of adult mental health presentations.
• Support our inpatient service by facilitating therapeutic groups, contributing to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and offering 1:1 sessions as required.
• Undertake 40-50% of contracted hours as clinical work, ensuring a balance between leadership responsibilities and direct patient care.

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 ideal candidate will be HCPC-registered as a Practitioner Psychologist, with a minimum of two years\' post-qualification experience working with adults presenting with a broad range of mental health difficulties. They will demonstrate strong clinical skills in assessment, formulation, and delivery of evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The role requires an individual who can work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, building positive and collaborative relationships with both colleagues and service users. Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills are essential, along with a flexible and proactive approach to meeting service demands.

We are committed to your ongoing development and encourage opportunities for learning and professional growth.

What we will give you in return

• Free on-site parking
• Supplementsed meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day\'s annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT equipment (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan
• 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.