Therapy Lead

Priory Group; Grafton Regis; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

Professional qualifications sponsorhip

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Priory Group's Tudor House in Northamptonshire is recruiting a Therapy Lead to head a new team of therapists within our addiction programme. You will contribute to assessment, care planning, and delivery of structured therapy in a supportive, non-medical setting.

You'll bring HCPC registration or accrediting psychotherapy credentials, proven leadership in addiction services, and the ability to manage risk and coordinate a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered healthcare professional (HCPC) or accredited psychotherapist (BACP, BABCP or UKCP).
• Substantial experience in addiction services and leadership/management supervision skills.
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making abilities; works well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a diverse range of therapy staff, including psychology and related specialisms.
• Facilitate regular management supervision with individuals in line with Priory policy.
• Maintain reduced patient-facing clinical hours to enable line management responsibilities.
• Be available for clinical issues, risk management, and MDT collaboration as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Management supervision

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Cost management

Education

HCPC Registration

Accredited psychotherapist (BACP/BABCP/UKCP)

Job description

Therapy Lead

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Tudor House

Compensation: £45,000 - £50,000 / year

Description

Tudor House is looking to recruit a Therapy Lead to join and lead our new team of Therapists within our pioneering therapy-led addiction programme.

This is a new location opening in Northamptonshire – offering bespoke treatment for a wide range of addictions in a calm, homely environment. Set within a supportive community, Tudor House will provide a safe haven away from the stresses of daily life, forming part of our wider network of residential addiction treatment homes across the UK.

Delivered by qualified therapists in a non-medical setting, Flourish offers an alternative to traditional hospital-based treatment. It’s ideal for people who don’t need a medical detox or ongoing medical care but would benefit from structured therapy, community connection, and practical tools to achieve meaningful, sustainable recovery.

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, and undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate patients' wellbeing, dignity, and treatment.

• Leading and supporting a diverse range of therapy staff, including psychology, therapy, 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
• An agreed reduced level of patient facing clinical hours to create line management responsibility, as agreed with the Private Business and Therapy Manager.
• Be available for any clinical issues the team may need, for example managing risk, responding to complex patient needs, supporting individual cases with a wider MDT as necessary.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

You will be a registered healthcare professional (HCPC) or accredited psychotherapist (BACP, BABCP or UKCP), with substantial experience in addiction services and a strong understanding of therapeutic roles within mental health settings. You will have proven leadership and managerial supervision skills, excellent interpersonal and decision-making abilities, and the confidence to remain calm and effective in challenging or high-pressure situations. Experience in a commercial environment, an awareness of cost management, and the flexibility to respond to changing organisational and business needs are also essential.

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.

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
• 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.