Sessional Therapist
We are looking to employ a sessional Therapist in an exciting role, which is an opportunity to provide psychological therapy to patients receiving outpatient treatment within our Private therapy services.
This role is Hybrid - applicants must live locally to the hospital address, as this role is face to face & virtual sessions across two of our outpatient service sites at Bristol Hospital and Park Clinic.
Bristol Park Clinic, near Bradley Stoke and Patchway, is easily accessible by car, bus, and train via the M4, M5, and Almondsbury Interchange. Just off the M32, Bristol Hospital is a Grade II listed building with free parking, offering 77 beds across seven wards. Services include Psychiatric Intensive Care (PICU), eating disorders treatment, acute care, rehabilitation, and recovery.
This role is Hybrid - applicants must live locally to the hospital address, as this role is face to face & virtual sessions across two of our outpatient service sites at Bristol Hospital and Park Clinic.
Bristol Park Clinic, near Bradley Stoke and Patchway, is easily accessible by car, bus, and train via the M4, M5, and Almondsbury Interchange. Just off the M32, Bristol Hospital is a Grade II listed building with free parking, offering 77 beds across seven wards. Services include Psychiatric Intensive Care (PICU), eating disorders treatment, acute care, rehabilitation, and 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. As a therapist, 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
You will also;
You will also;
- Be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team offering a variety of therapeutic interventions
- Work with a wide range of client presentations to support treatment and recovery
- Contribute your skills and experience to help deliver high-quality, person-centred care
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
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.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be accredited with BABCP, BACP, or UKCP. Ideally, you will have at least three years of experience in an outpatient setting, with a proven ability to build positive relationships with clients and referrers. We’re seeking an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality therapy and has training in EMDR, CBT, DBT, or REBT. This position offers flexibility, with the option to work weekdays, evenings, or weekends to suit your availability.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be accredited with BABCP, BACP, or UKCP. Ideally, you will have at least three years of experience in an outpatient setting, with a proven ability to build positive relationships with clients and referrers. We’re seeking an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality therapy and has training in EMDR, CBT, DBT, or REBT. This position offers flexibility, with the option to work weekdays, evenings, or weekends to suit your availability.
What we will give you in return
Priory is seeking skilled and compassionate individuals to join us on a sessional, self-employed basis. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work within a respected healthcare provider, delivering specialist mental health and wellbeing services. If you’re committed to making a difference and want to work in a supportive, professional environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Our service offers,
- DBS paid for by Priory
- Free on-site parking or reduced parking rates
- Supplemented meals
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.
About Priory
Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, addictions and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites. We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.
With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.
Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.
Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here.
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our 'PSL'
Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here.
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our 'PSL'
Department
Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type
Contract
Location
Priory Hospital Bristol
Address
Heath House Lane, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1EQ
Workplace type
Hybrid
Compensation
£55.00 / hour
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