DBT Lead TherapistNHS

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

• Lead and develop the DBT programme at Priory Hospital Roehampton, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based clinical practice.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to the DBT team, working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver and oversee DBT interventions, including individual therapy and skills-based group work.
• Support the assessment, formulation, treatment planning and risk management of patients with complex mental health needs.
• Monitor patient progress and outcomes, contributing to clinical reviews, governance and service improvement.
• Help develop DBT-informed practice across the wider service through training, consultation and collaborative working.
• Promote a compassionate, recovery-focused therapeutic environment where patients feel supported to build healthier and more fulfilling lives.

Job description

Priory Hospital Roehampton

Lead DBT Therapist to join the team

Full-time/37.5 Hours role.

We support people facing a wide range of mental health challenges, providing specialist care for depression, anxiety and addictions. Our team offers tailored treatment for substance addictions, including alcohol, cocaine and heroin, as well as behavioural addictions like gambling. We also provide outpatient support for adults with eating disorders.

At Roehampton, youll be supported by a compassionate team of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurses and mental health professionals who are committed to your wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help you move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

About us

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.