Job Description
Addictions Therapy Lead
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Woking
Compensation: £41,200 / year
Priory Hospital Woking is looking to recruit a Lead Addictions Therapist to join the team. This is a 3 Month Interim role, which is 37.5 Hours per week.
Priory Hospital Woking is a mental health and addiction rehab hospital, offering world class inpatient and outpatient treatment. Our evidence-based treatment programmes are delivered by leading psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists and other highly qualified specialists. We believe that anyone struggling with addiction or mental health problems deserves the best possible support to overcome their challenges. Our team work extremely hard to make sure that everyone we support is given the tools to improve their quality of life and achieve a strong and lasting recovery.
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 senior clinical leadership in the design, delivery, and evaluation of addiction therapy services, ensuring all interventions are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and aligned with organisational policies and regulatory standards.
- Conduct and oversee complex assessments, including risk assessments, dual-diagnosis presentations, and social/psychosocial factors, developing robust and personalised treatment plans for clients with diverse needs.
- Deliver a broad range of therapeutic interventions, including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, relapse-prevention strategies, psychoeducation, and structured group programmes, ensuring consistently high clinical quality.
- Lead, supervise, and develop the therapy team, providing clinical supervision, case formulation support, reflective practice sessions, and contributing to staff training and professional development.
- Enhance multi-agency collaboration by working closely with mental health teams, safeguarding services, social care, GPs, and community organisations to ensure safe, integrated, and effective care pathways for clients.
- Drive continuous service improvement, using data, feedback, clinical audits, and outcome measures to identify gaps, implement enhancements, and contribute to strategic planning.
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.
Applicants should hold a recognised qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, psychology, or a related therapeutic discipline, along with registration or accreditation with an appropriate professional body. Significant experience working within addiction services is essential, including delivering structured therapeutic interventions and managing complex cases involving dual diagnoses. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, experience providing clinical supervision, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency framework. Excellent communication, risk-management skills, and a commitment to evidence-based practice are key to success in this role.
This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here For more information about the role, you can email
andreastroyd@priorygroup.com
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
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- 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.
