Head of Therapies and Clinical Psychologist

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Job summary

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Join Ivetsey Bank Hospital, a Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) service in Staffordshire, providing specialist inpatient care for young people with complex mental health needs. As part of the ACG Mental Health Network and the West Midlands CAMHS Provider Collaborative, we deliver compassionate, recovery-focused care in partnership with young people, families, and professionals.
Main duties of the jobWe are seeking a Head of Therapies and Clinical Psychologist to provide strategic leadership across Therapy Services while maintaining a substantive clinical role within our specialist Eating Disorders Service.

This unique split role includes:2 days per week leading Therapy Services, driving clinical excellence, governance, and service development across allied health professionals and therapy teams3 days per week delivering specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention to young people with eating disorders and complex mental health needs

You will play a key role in shaping a clinically led, evidence-based, and person-centred service, supporting multidisciplinary teams across our three units:
Eating Disorders, PICU, and General Adolescent Services. Reporting to the Hospital Director, youll contribute to strategic planning, quality assurance, and workforce development while helping young people achieve meaningful recovery.
* The advert will close once we receive sufficient applications
* About us Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Details Date posted
05 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
Depending on experience

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference numberLJob locations

Stafford - Ivetsey Bank Hospital Stafford Staffordshire ST
19 9QT
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. What you'll be doing:

Strategic & Operational Leadership (Head of Therapies – 2 days)
Provide strategic and professional leadership for all Therapy Services within the Ivetsey Bank Hospital.

Hold responsibility for the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of therapy provision aligned to CAMHS and eating disorder service models and standards.

Lead on the development and implementation of therapy pathways, ensuring alignment with evidence-based approaches for children and young people.

Oversee operational performance, including activity targets, quality indicators, and service outcomes.

Ensure services operate within agreed budgets and contribute to financial planning and efficiency initiatives as required.

Develop and implement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks that support high-quality care.

Lead service improvement, redesign, and innovation to enhance patient outcomes and experience.

Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, and education teams to ensure integrated care delivery.

Manage therapy workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and succession planning.

Provide professional leadership, supervision structures, and career development frameworks for therapy staff.

Lead on clinical governance within therapies, including audits, outcome monitoring, and incident review.

Act as the professional lead for therapy-related investigations, including capability and conduct issues as appropriate.

Clinical Responsibilities (Clinical Psychologist – 3 days)
Hold a specialist clinical caseload within the Eating Disorders CAMHS unit.

Provide comprehensive psychological assessments, formulations, and evidence-based interventions

Work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team contributing to treatment planning and risk management.

Deliver…