Priory Hospital Cheadle
£47810.0 per annum
Full Time – 37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Cheadle is looking for a UKCP registered Family Therapist to join our established therapy team on our CAMHS unit in Manchester.

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport is an inpatient mental health service for young people and adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Wilmslow Road and Cheadle Hulme and East Didsbury railway stations approximately 1–2 miles from the service. As a Family Therapist, you will identify and deliver appropriate and relevant treatments and intervention within the given this field of therapy.  You will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

You will also:

• Receive and responds promptly to referrals undertaking initial assessments to establish the scope, level and nature of the individual client’s therapeutic needs. 
• Lead and facilitate group and/or individual therapy sessions, ensuring activities and interventions continue to meet the needs of the clients, and are consistent with the provisions detailed in the clients’ therapy plan. 
• Manage, monitor and reviews an assigned caseload, ensuring delivery within the agreed timescales. 

Further information about the role and responsibilities can be found in the attached job description Essential for the role – Family Therapist
You will hold a Master’s-level qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy (typically a 4-year qualifying course), with mandatory UKCP registration via an approved route (e.g., IFT/AFSP or the College of Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy). AFSP (formerly AFT) registration is also expected. You should have post-qualification experience in mental health settings, including inpatient and/or outpatient services. 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. 

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• 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.