Sessional Holistic Therapist

Sessional Holistic Therapist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Priory Hospital Bristol

Compensation: £45.00 / hour


Description
We are seeking an accredited Holistic Therapist to join our private inpatient service, specialising in mental health and addiction treatment. This is a sessional role focused on delivering therapeutic group interventions that support patients' wellbeing, emotional regulation, and recovery.

You will facilitate a weekly holistic therapy group as part of a structured multidisciplinary programme, with opportunities to provide additional cover during staff absence. This role is well suited to a practitioner who is confident working within a clinical environment and experienced in supporting individuals with complex needs.

Bristol Hospital (Stapleton, M32) is a Grade II listed building set within extensive grounds, located less than three miles from Bristol city centre with free on-site parking. The hospital provides 77 beds across seven wards, offering a wide range of services including Psychiatric Intensive Care (PICU), eating disorder services, acute care, and rehabilitation and recovery programmes.


What you'll be doing

• Plan and deliver engaging, therapeutic group sessions using holistic approaches (e.g. Reiki, sound therapy, reflexology, or similar)
• Facilitate a consistent weekly group within the inpatient therapeutic programme
• Adapt sessions to meet the needs of individuals with complex mental health and addiction presentations
• Create and maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic group environment
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient care and recovery goals
• Provide additional sessional cover for group programmes where required
• Maintain clear professional boundaries at all times
• Ensure all work aligns with professional standards and organisational policies

What you'll bring to the role
Using approaches such as Reiki, sound therapy, reflexology, or similar, you will provide therapeutic interventions that support patients' wellbeing, adapting sessions for complex needs within a safe and supportive environment. You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and provide additional group cover where required. Candidates must hold relevant professional accreditation (including HCPC where applicable), have experience with complex presentations, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safe, ethical practice. An up-to-date DBS, professional indemnity insurance, regular supervision, and ongoing professional development are essential.


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.