Therapy Lead

Priory; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits (gym, devices, etc)

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Horizon House is recruiting a Therapy Lead to join our new team of Therapists within our addiction programme. You will lead and develop clinical staff and contribute to patient care in a calm, therapeutic environment.

This leadership role requires HCPC registration or equivalent, strong clinical governance, and the ability to manage complex cases within a supportive Priory network across the UK.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional (HCPC) or accredited psychotherapist (BACP, BABCP or UKCP) with addiction services experience.
• Proven leadership and managerial supervision skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and decision-making abilities.
• Experience in a commercial environment with cost management awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a diverse range of therapy staff within the team.
• Facilitate regular management supervision in line with Priory policy.
• Maintain a reduced level of patient-facing clinical hours for line management.
• Be available for clinical issues, risk management, and MDT collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Clinical supervision

Team coordination

Communication

Education

HCPC registration or accredited psychotherapist

Job description

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Location: Horizon House

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

Description

Priory Horizon 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 as part of our existing service – offering bespoke treatment for a wide range of addictions in a calm, homely environment. Set within a supportive community, Horizon 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 residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Therapy Lead, 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 residents

• Leading and supporting a diverse range of therapy staff including psychology, therapy, OT, assistants 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

Essential for 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.

• 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.