Priory Healthcare

CBT Therapist

The closing date is 28 February 2026

Job summary

Located in London, in a peaceful and secluded part of Southgate, Priory Hospital North London is set within a striking Grade I listed building, overlooking beautiful parklands. It's one of the UKs leading centres for the treatment of a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

Main duties of the job

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

  • Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking initial assessments to establish the scope, level and nature of the individual clients therapeutic needs.  
  • Leads and facilitates 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.  
  • Manages, monitors and reviews an assigned caseload, ensuring delivery within the agreed timescales.  
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date clinical records, case file notes and computerised information, and other associated documentation; providing and presenting progress reports to case conference meetings on a regular basis. 

About us

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 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.

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. 

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

425352

Job locations

Priory Hospital North London

Grovelands House, 38-40 Mansionhouse Road

Southgate

Southgate

N14 6Ra


Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital North London is looking to recruit a  CBT Therapist to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital North London is looking to recruit a  CBT Therapist to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

  • The role holder will possess a relevant accreditation obtained through a recognised post-graduate counselling or therapy qualification, along with relevant experience in the field. Highly sophisticated communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the ability to build trust and instill confidence in clients is critical for the effectiveness and success of treatments and interventions.
Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

  • The role holder will possess a relevant accreditation obtained through a recognised post-graduate counselling or therapy qualification, along with relevant experience in the field. Highly sophisticated communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the ability to build trust and instill confidence in clients is critical for the effectiveness and success of treatments and interventions.

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 convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Hospital North London

Grovelands House, 38-40 Mansionhouse Road

Southgate

Southgate

N14 6Ra


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Hospital North London

Grovelands House, 38-40 Mansionhouse Road

Southgate

Southgate

N14 6Ra


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CBT Therapist

Elena Thompson

elenathompson@priorygroup.com

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

425352

Job locations

Priory Hospital North London

Grovelands House, 38-40 Mansionhouse Road

Southgate

Southgate

N14 6Ra


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