Sessional Therapist

Priory; Manchester; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady referrals

Priory brand credibility

Clinical/admin support

Flexible schedule

On-site parking included

Job summary

Priory Hospital Altrincham seeks a highly skilled psychological therapist to join as a sessional partner. This self-employed role offers flexible hours aligned to centre needs and your availability, with steady referrals and the Priory brand behind you.

You will deliver tailored psychological interventions for complex caseloads, uphold clinical governance, and manage your own caseload while receiving clinical and administrative support from Priory.

Qualifications

• Hold professional registration with HCPC / UKCP / BABCP / BACP / NCPS / BPC / ACAT / ACP (as appropriate)
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience
• Accreditation with a relevant professional body is required; may consider applicants working towards accreditation within 12 months
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and excellent communication skills
• Be comfortable operating within clinical governance frameworks and digital systems

Responsibilities

• Deliver formulation-driven psychological interventions for complex caseloads
• Manage your own caseload with steady patient referrals
• Work within Priory’s governance, keep concise clinical notes and attend risk management meetings
• Provide professional independent practice while benefiting from Priory’s clinical and administrative support

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Education

Accreditation with a relevant professional body

Job description

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Location: Priory Hospital Altrincham

Compensation: £65.00 / hour

Description

Thinking about moving into private practice but not sure where to start? Or already working independently and looking for the security of regular referrals? Partnering with Priory allows you to build your practice with confidence — without the stress of going it alone.

Priory Hospital Altrincham are seeking a highly skilled, qualified, and experienced highly specialised psychological therapist to join our hospital team. This is a self-employed, sessional role offering flexibility around the centre’s needs and your availability.

Why join Priory as a Sessional Partner?

At Priory, you’ll be part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering personalised, evidence-based care that helps people move forward with confidence and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.

This role is designed for a practitioner capable of managing a complex clinical caseload. You will deliver tailored, formulation-driven interventions to individuals who require nuanced, specialised psychological support.

What we offer:

• Steady patient flow – referrals provided, so you can focus on therapy rather than marketing
• Credibility & trust – work under the nationally recognised Priory brand
• Clinical and admin support – access to clinical space, billing, and administrative support
• Flexibility – choose the days and hours that suit you
• Team connection – the independence of self-employment without professional

What you'll bring to the role

We welcome applications from therapists able to offer one or more of the following modalities (delete as appropriate):

CBT, Integrative Therapy, EMDR, TF-CBT, Family Therapy, or other specialist modalities.

You will:

• Hold professional registration with HCPC / UKCP / BABCP / BACP / NCPS / BPC / ACAT / ACP (as appropriate)
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and excellent communication skills
• Be confident working within clinical governance frameworks, including digital systems, concise clinical notes, and attendance at risk management meetings

Accreditation:

Accreditation with a relevant professional body is required. In certain circumstances, we may consider applicants who are working towards accreditation, provided this can be completed within 12 months of appointment.

What we will give you in return

Starting out or expanding in private practice can feel daunting. Partnering with Priory removes much of that burden while preserving your professional independence.

Practical details:

• Competitive sessional rates with active patient flow
• Autonomy – you manage your own caseload
• Background checks – DBS and regulatory checks covered by Priory
• On-site benefits – free or discounted parking and subsidised meals at many locations

If you’re committed to making a difference and want to work flexibly within a supportive, professional environment, we’d love to hear from you.