Job summary
We offer fast access to treatment for a number of mental health concerns and addictions.
Bristol is an ideal place for treating people with complex disorders, including people who may not have responded to previous treatment. We can guarantee that our comprehensive treatment programmes are guided by current evidence-based research.
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. As Lead DBT 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.
- Supported by a compassionate team of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurses, and mental health professionals committed to your well-being.
- Personalised approach using proven therapies to help you build confidence and a healthier, more fulfilling future.
- Work schedule is 3-4 days per week.
- This is a face-to-face role requiring in-person attendance.
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
31 December 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£21,424 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
415636
Job locations
Priory Hospital Bristol
Heath House Lane
Stapleton
Bristol
BS16 1EQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Bristol are looking for a Lead DBT Therapist to join the team on a part time basis working 15 hours per week.
Priory Hospital Bristol is one of the UK's leading centres for the treatment of individuals, families and couples facing a wide range of psychiatric conditions.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Priory Hospital Bristol are looking for a Lead DBT Therapist to join the team on a part time basis working 15 hours per week.
Priory Hospital Bristol is one of the UK's leading centres for the treatment of individuals, families and couples facing a wide range of psychiatric conditions.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering a specialist therapeutic service for individuals requiring Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) interventions. This role carries significant leadership responsibilities, including contributing to the continued development and expansion of the DBT service at Priory Hospital Bristol. The post holder will promote program fidelity and ensure team adherence by providing guidance and support across all modes of treatment. They will also monitor client outcomes, collaborate closely with primary therapists, and drive ongoing service improvement.
Desirable
- Desirable qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma in DBT (British Isles DBT Training) or, at minimum, completion of intensive DBT training through the British Isles DBT.
Requirements
Essential
- The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering a specialist therapeutic service for individuals requiring Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) interventions. This role carries significant leadership responsibilities, including contributing to the continued development and expansion of the DBT service at Priory Hospital Bristol. The post holder will promote program fidelity and ensure team adherence by providing guidance and support across all modes of treatment. They will also monitor client outcomes, collaborate closely with primary therapists, and drive ongoing service improvement.
Desirable
- Desirable qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma in DBT (British Isles DBT Training) or, at minimum, completion of intensive DBT training through the British Isles DBT.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Priory Healthcare
Address
Priory Hospital Bristol
Heath House Lane
Stapleton
Bristol
BS16 1EQ
Employer's website
https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Priory Healthcare
Address
Priory Hospital Bristol
Heath House Lane
Stapleton
Bristol
BS16 1EQ
Employer's website
https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)