Head Of Therapies/Practitioner Psychologist

Join one of the UK’s leading complex care providers as Head of Therapies at Holybourne Hospital. You will lead a multidisciplinary Therapy Team delivering evidence-based assessments, treatments, and interventions to adults with complex mental health needs. The role combines clinical leadership with strategic governance, driving service development and maintaining high standards of care. Your work will shape therapy services in line with best practice and organisational objectives, within a supportive, innovative environment.

• flexible working
• permanent contract
• salary depending on experience
• ongoing training and career development

• Lead and manage the Therapy Team to ensure high-quality assessments and interventions
• Oversee group and individual therapy programs within the MDT framework
• Promote clinical excellence, governance, and service development
• Engage in supervision, staff development, and inter-disciplinary collaboration
• Ensure compliance with HCPC/BPS guidelines and evidence-based practice
• Participate in clinical audits, research activities, and clinical governance meetings
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NICE guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Communicate therapy progress to referrers, patients, carers, and SMT
• Contribute to discharge planning and continuity of care with external providers
• Support hospital Medical Director and SMT in staffing and skill mix decisions

• HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist
• extensive post-qualification experience
• advanced clinical expertise in mental health inpatient settings
• ability to lead, inspire, and develop multidisciplinary teams
• experience in assessment, admissions, pathway management, and outcome measurement
• strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• experience in service development, quality improvement, and clinical research/audit
• senior management or leadership experience

• leadership
• communication
• stakeholder management
• evidence-based psychological interventions
• risk management
• outcome measurement