Sessional Therapist
Partner with Priory 
Thinking about moving into private practice but not sure where to start? Or already working independently and looking for the security of regular referrals? Partnering with Priory allows you to build your practice with confidence — without the stress of going it alone. 

Priory Hospital Ticehurst is seeking a Sessional Therapist to join our team . This is a self-employed, sessional role offering flexibility around the centre’s needs and your availability. 

You will deliver one-to-one therapy, supporting clients to achieve their treatment goals, either face-to-face in our modern clinical environment or online. 

Why join Priory as a Sessional Partner? 

At Priory, you’ll be part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering personalised, evidence-based care that helps people move forward with confidence and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. 

You will play a key role in patients’ recovery, contributing to assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic delivery, while working within strong clinical governance frameworks. 

What we offer: 

What you’ll bring to the role 

We welcome applications from therapists able to offer one or more of the following modalities: 
CBT, Integrative Therapy, EMDR, TF-CBT, Family Therapy, or other specialist modalities. 

You will: 

Accreditation:
Accreditation with a relevant professional body is required. In certain circumstances, we may consider applicants who are working towards accreditation, provided this can be completed within 12 months of appointment. 

What we offer in return 

Starting out or expanding in private practice can feel daunting. Partnering with Priory removes much of that burden while preserving your professional independence. 

1. Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking initial assessments to establish the
scope, level and nature of the individual client’s therapeutic needs.
2. 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.
3. Manages, monitors and reviews an assigned caseload, ensuring delivery within the agreed
timescales.
4. 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.
5. Liaise with professional and clinical colleagues, as part of the MDT. Also, assist with the
analysis and reporting of statistical data and information for research and audit purposes.
Innovation
6. Contributes to the development of Priory healthcare policies, procedures, processes and
initiatives. Ensure their clinical practice complies with statutory regulations and current
legislation, meet quality standards and deliver against key performance indicators.
Value
7. Regularly reviews the services and pricing points and adjusting in accordance to the demand
for the service.
8. Ensure patients are receiving a service that is value for their money and objectives are being
met to help the success of the unit.

Practical details: 

·       Competitive sessional rates with active patient flow 

·       Autonomy – you manage your own caseload 

·       Flexible workload – typically 8–15 sessions per week (more or fewer by choice) 

·       Hybrid working – on-site sessions with the option to continue online where appropriate 

·       Background checks – DBS and regulatory checks covered by Priory 

·       On-site benefits – free or discounted parking and subsidised meals at many locations 

 

If you’re committed to making a difference and want to work flexibly within a supportive, professional environment, we’d love to hear from you. 

For further information, please contact:
Priory Hospital Ticehurst 
[email protected]