Priory Hospital Altrincham
£70 per hour
Sessional
Priory Hospital Altrincham has an opportunity for a yoga instructor to join our team. This is a sessional role.
Priory Hospital Altrincham, Hale, Cheshire provides inpatient and outpatient treatment for a range of mental health conditions and addictions, including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, OCD, phobias, PTSD and bipolar disorder. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Rappax Road and Altrincham railway station approximately 1–2 miles from the hospital.
You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.
- Facilitate mindfulness and meditative practices, helping patients improve focus, encourage positive thinking, and build resilience.
- Complement psychological support offered by other professionals in the hospital.
- To provide continuous evaluation of patient’s performance, engagement, and recovery goals.
- Adjust therapy plans to reflect changes in physical or mental condition, offer feedback, and document outcomes to integrate with standard care metrics.
- Customise yoga programs targeting mobility, strength, flexibility, stress reduction, and mental wellness.
Essential for the role
Certification: Minimum 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certificate (e.g., Yoga Alliance or a Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga in the UK).
First Aid: Valid CPR and First Aid certification.
Soft Skills: Excellent public speaking, strong communication skills, and a calm, patient demeanour.
Flexibility: Willingness to work varied hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
The following experience would be beneficial
It is desirable to have previous experience of working in social care or healthcare or support environment, ideally as a care / support worker to ensure understanding of the context of colleague feedback and to translate this into realistic, deliverable recommendations.
Starting out or expanding in private practice can feel daunting. Partnering with Priory removes much of that burden while preserving your professional independence.
Practical details:
- Competitive sessional rates with active patient flow
- Autonomy – you manage your own caseload
- Background checks – DBS and regulatory checks covered by Priory
- On-site benefits – free or discounted parking and subsidised meals at many locations
If you’re committed to making a difference and want to work flexibly within a supportive, professional environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 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 children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi 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.
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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.
