Head Of Therapies/Practitioner Psychologist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Active Care Group Head Of Therapies/Practitioner Psychologist The closing date is 11 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Come and join one of the UKs largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. Active Care Group is one of the UK's leading providers of specialist care and support, delivering high-quality services for adults and young people with complex needs. We are committed to delivering person-centred care that supports recovery. With a strong focus on clinical excellence, compassion, and continuous improvement, we invest in our people through ongoing training, career development, and a positive, inclusive working culture. At Holybourne Hospital, we provide intensive mental health treatment within a safe and compassionate environment for adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing a mental health crisis with severe and complex conditions. Our focus is on helping Service Users stabilise, build coping strategies, and make meaningful progress in their recovery. The Therapy Team includes Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Art Therapies. Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced and motivated Practicione r Psychologist to lead this dedicated and friendly multidisciplinary team at Holybourne Hospital on a full-time basis. This is a 37.5-hour-per-week, site-based role that combines clinical and managerial responsibilities. The role also sits within the hospital's wider Senior Management Team (SMT). As Head of Therapies, you will lead and manage the Therapy Team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality specialist assessments, treatments, and therapeutic interventions. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will promote clinical excellence, support service development, contribute to governance and research activities, and ensure the delivery of evidence-based, person-centred care. You will provide expert clinical leadership, oversee therapy programmes, support staff development, and ensure services are aligned with best practice, evidence-based care, and organisational objectives. About us Active Care Group are the UKs leading provider of complex care. We place people at the heart of everything we do, improving peoples lives by providing the best quality care tailored for individual needs. Our multi-award-winning specialist care services support people with complex conditions including acquired brain injury, acquired spinal injury, neurological conditions, learning disabilities, and, respiratory and ventilation. Details Date posted 28 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number L0042-26-0212 Job locations Holybourne Ave London SW15 4JD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Clinical As an HCPC-registered Practicioner Psychologist, you will: work alongside a highly skilled, collaborative team to deliver a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions. To provide a comprehensive therapeutic assessment of patients in order to assist the MDT in diagnosis, problem formulation, and the planning of an appropriate package of care. To apply your clinical skills, delivering specialist Psychology intervention, including assessment, formulation, trea