Addictions Therapy Programme Lead

Priory Hospital Bristol is looking to recruit an Addictions Therapy Lead to join the team. This is apart-timerole working 22.5 hours per week.Main duties of the job

Report to the Therapy Services Manager (TSM) and manage the ATP inpatient therapy provision, aftercare, and related resources.Collaborate with dedicated therapy teams known for delivering high-quality care.Provide specialist assessment, formulation, and treatment for clients.Lead and support a team of addiction therapists at Priory Hospital Bristol.Ensure a high-quality inpatient programme for addiction patients that meets the standards of PMI partners and Priory.About us

Priory Hospital Bristol is part of the Healthcare Division of Priory and has 77 beds over seven wards varying from Eating Disorders, Acute Mental Health, Adult Psychiatric Intensive Care, Acquired Brain Injury, Huntingtons and Dementia.Job responsibilities

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 an ATP 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 patients.Person Specification

Experience

Ideally, you have experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including delivering group therapy and building strong client and referrer relationships. A drivers licence is preferable to support flexible working and travel.Qualifications

For this role, you will need to be an experienced psychotherapist accredited by a recognised body with specialist addiction treatment qualifications, able to support junior clinicians and lead a therapy team while managing a caseload.Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal ..... full job details .....