Job summary
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for an Art Psychotherapist to work across into our Inpatient Rehabilitation Adult Mental Health wards at St George's Park in Morpeth, Northumberland.
You will be joining the Psychological Services Inpatient team. Our team is made up of Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Art Psychotherapists and Assistant Psychologists. We are a friendly, inclusive and diverse group of practitioners who bring a range of interests, experience and skills to the work we do. The Psychology team is well embedded into the respective wards within each pathway but are also located together in terms of office space at St George's Park which means that we maintain strong working relationships with each other across pathways as well.
The post holder will also be part of the Arts Therapies Trust wide Team and will receive regular clinical supervision from a Senior Art Psychotherapist.
We welcome informal conversations about the post.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based across two of our rehabilitation units which are part of the complex psychosis pathway. One of our wards is male only and the other is a mixed ward. The wards have had art psychotherapy input over the past five years, and this is a become an established and valued part of our provision.
A working day is often varied but may include attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings, individual art therapy sessions, and delivery of an art therapy group. There may also be delivery of team reflective practice and supervision of Trainee Art Psychotherapists, as well as involvement in service related projects. The post holder would be working closely alongside the wider Psychology team, and each ward has a Practitioner Psychologist and Assistant Psychologist who also covers the ward.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to provide Art Therapy including specialist assessments, group and individual Art Therapy.
The post holder will also be working collaboratively with professional colleagues, offering advice and consultation. As such, an ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams is an essential aspect of this post.
The post holder will contribute to clinical discussions and decision making alongside the wider multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will provide clinical supervision and clinical consultation / advice in accordance with service needs. This may include holding reflective practice spaces for clinical teams.
The post holder will undertake audit, outcome evaluation, and have opportunities to contribute to research and development within art therapy service.
We have close links with local universities, we offer placements to trainees and there may be opportunities to offer Clinical Supervision in this context.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 7th January 2025
Closing date : 21st January 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to provide Art Therapy including specialist assessments, group and individual Art Therapy.
The post holder will also be working collaboratively with professional colleagues, offering advice and consultation. As such, an ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams is an essential aspect of this post.
The post holder will contribute to clinical discussions and decision making alongside the wider multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will provide clinical supervision and clinical consultation / advice in accordance with service needs. This may include holding reflective practice spaces for clinical teams.
The post holder will undertake audit, outcome evaluation, and have opportunities to contribute to research and development within art therapy service.
We have close links with local universities, we offer placements to trainees and there may be opportunities to offer Clinical Supervision in this context.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 7th January 2025
Closing date : 21st January 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Honours degree in Art/Music/Drama/Dance or equivalent MA/MSc (or equivalent) in Art/Drama/Dance Movement Therapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Further training and relevant CPD
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of and skills in assessing clients for Arts Psychotherapies
- Knowledge of evidence Based Practice, Clinical Governance and research and audit
- Experience working with individuals and delivering group therapy
Desirable
- Experience working with MDT
- Experience of working in Mental health settings
Skills
Essential
- Skills in applying psychodynamic formulations and theory to work with individuals, groups and organisation
- Skills communicating sensitive information and adapting communication as necessary
- Working with people who have experienced trauma
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Honours degree in Art/Music/Drama/Dance or equivalent MA/MSc (or equivalent) in Art/Drama/Dance Movement Therapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Further training and relevant CPD
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of and skills in assessing clients for Arts Psychotherapies
- Knowledge of evidence Based Practice, Clinical Governance and research and audit
- Experience working with individuals and delivering group therapy
Desirable
- Experience working with MDT
- Experience of working in Mental health settings
Skills
Essential
- Skills in applying psychodynamic formulations and theory to work with individuals, groups and organisation
- Skills communicating sensitive information and adapting communication as necessary
- Working with people who have experienced trauma
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
