Priory Hospital Ticehurst
This is a full-time I 37.5-hour role I Onsite
Salary £39,140 FTE
Priory Hospital Ticehurst House's Highlands Unit is a welcoming, nine-bed facility, offering person-centred care, treatment and support for adults facing mental health challenges.
It is situated in a character building, within our extensive main grounds, in the beautiful East Sussex countryside. We can support people with a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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. 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.
Provide high-quality, evidence-based CBT and/or DBT interventions to adults and/or young people in line with Priory care pathways and best-practice guidelines
Complete comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, and clinical formulations to support safe and effective treatment planning
Maintain clear, accurate, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with Priory policies, safeguarding standards, and regulatory requirements
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to care reviews, outcome monitoring, and service improvement initiatives
Participate in regular clinical supervision, reflective practice, and continuous professional development in line with Priory values
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.
The successful candidate will be a qualified and accredited CBT and/or DBT Therapist with relevant professional registration (such as BABCP, HCPC, or equivalent). You will have experience delivering therapeutic interventions to adults and/or young people within a mental health or CAMHS setting, with a strong understanding of risk assessment, safeguarding, and evidence-based practice. Excellent communication and report-writing skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Experience working within a Priory or similar independent healthcare setting would be desirable.
For more information about the role, you can email
What we will give you in return
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.
Free on-site parking
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.
About Priory
Priory is the UK’s 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 children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi 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 .
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement .
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
Salary description
£39140.00 - £39140.00 per year