Job Description

Description

Wimbledon Park Clinic is looking to recruit qualified sessional EMDR and Schema therapists to join their highly competent and skilled outpatient therapy team, offering a minimum of five hours availability per week that can be spread out across the week and is dependent upon the needs of the service.




Hours for this sessional role are flexible and will be scheduled according to the centre's requirements. While specific hours may vary depending on demand, we aim to provide clarity as service needs become clearer. This approach ensures the centre can respond effectively to changing demands.



Located within very close proximity to Wimbledon Park Tube Station and other types of public transport, Wimbledon Park Clinic is a homely, warm, and inviting wellbeing clinic offering a range of 1:1 and group therapies. The team is made up of caring and compassionate therapy and admin staff that you will be part of demonstrating commitment to patient wellbeing. We take a holistic and personalised approach to patient care, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling life. The clinic has close connections with Priory Hospital in Roehampton, receiving referrals from there as well as local GPs and clients themselves.



EMDR therapy is primarily used to treat trauma and PTSD though can also be used to help with a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, addictions, behavioural difficulties, relationship issues. It is intended to help an individual process negative images, emotions, beliefs and body sensations associated with traumatic memories that seem to be stuck and gain recovery.

Schema therapy focuses on identifying and modifying early maladaptive schemas (self-defeating emotional and cognitive patterns) and schema modes (moment-to-moment emotional states) thought to underlie chronic psychological disorders.

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. As Sessional Therapist 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.Deliver individual therapy sessions using EMDR and Schema Therapy approaches for clients presenting with complex trauma, personality difficulties, or long-standing emotional issues. Collaborate with the wider clinical team to contribute to case formulation, treatment planning, and progress reviews. Maintain up-to-date clinical records, risk assessments, and outcome measures in line with service policies and regulatory standards. Attend clinical supervision and team meetings as required, contributing to a supportive and reflective therapeutic environment. Work flexibly and ethically in line with professional guidelines (e.g., HCPC, BABCP, UKCP, BACP).
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.



Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., HCPC, UKCP, BABCP, or BACP) is required, along with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, you must be able to offer strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and able to adhere to good organisational clinical governance; which will include the use of digital platforms, concise clinical notes and attending risk management meetings as required.For EMDR therapists, the hourly rate is 65 for unaccredited and 75 for accredited. For Schema therapists, the hourly rate is 55 for unaccredited and 65 for accredited.
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.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.

About Priory

Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, as well as children's mental health, across our nationwide network of sites. We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.


With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.

Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.



Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here.



All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.



We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our 'PSL'