Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and enthusiastic Arts Psychotherapist to join our inpatient Psychological Therapies team in Essex and to be split across 2 of our sites - The Linden Centre in Chelmsford and The Derwent Centre in Harlow. The post is 1 WTE, with 0.6 WTE being based at the Linden Centre and 0.4 WTE being based at the Derwent Centre. This is a 1 year fixed term post.
We are looking for someone with experience of working with a range of presenting needs, who has a commitment to supporting the development of Art Psychotherapies to increase the choice and access service users have to evidence-based psychological therapies. As part of this role, the successful candidate would also be supported to provide clinical placements to Art Psychotherapies trainees and will be supported in their own development via CPD opportunities and building of professional links with relevant university courses and professional bodies.
Please contact Dr Anna Orchard (Lead for inpatient psychological services in Chelmsford & Harlow): Tel: 07581 016538; Email: annaorchard@nhs.net and/ or Kathy Swearingen (Psychotherapy Lead) kathleen.swearingen@nhs.net Tel: 07961 500338 for further discussion.
Main duties of the job
The role consists of delivery of specialist Arts Psychotherapy interventions for adults admitted to hospital in acute mental health crisis, working with individuals as well as groups. The role also involves working as part of the multi-disciplinary teams and providing consultation to our multi-disciplinary colleagues. Across the 2 sites at the Linden and Derwent Centre's there are 5 acute inpatient wards, a psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) and a mother and baby unit (MBU).
Key aspects of the role will involve assessing service users in terms of suitability for arts psychotherapy and their presenting needs, as part of a comprehensive MDT assessment, providing and evaluating the effectiveness of Art Psychotherapy interventions (both individual and group interventions), Arts Psychotherapies formulations, managing risk and contributing to MDT discussions, contributing or leading on aspects of service development, undertaking audit and research and training others as appropriate and needed.
Applicants must be a qualified Arts Psychotherapist (art, music, movement or drama) and registered with the HCPC (UKCP for DMP's).
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employe
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We, the Adult Inpatient Psychological Services team aim to understand the impact of trauma and adverse experiences on an individuals crisis presentation within the hospital setting. We work together with our MDT colleagues to ensure our Service Users experience purposeful inpatient admissions and timely discharges.
EPUTs Adult Inpatient Psychological Services team cover 6 inpatient sites across Essex. Each site has a Principal Lead overseeing the area. Our team is comprised of Principal/Senior Practitioners, Arts Psychotherapists, trainees and CAPS. We acknowledge the excellent day-to-day work of our staff team and also pride ourselves on new creative practice as evidenced by recent innovations; such as our Out of Hours access to psychological groups scheme and our nationally recognised staff training packages.
As well as applicants from the UK, we encourage overseas candidates to apply for this role. We welcome diversity within our organisation.
For more information please see attached Job Description and Person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We, the Adult Inpatient Psychological Services team aim to understand the impact of trauma and adverse experiences on an individuals crisis presentation within the hospital setting. We work together with our MDT colleagues to ensure our Service Users experience purposeful inpatient admissions and timely discharges.
EPUTs Adult Inpatient Psychological Services team cover 6 inpatient sites across Essex. Each site has a Principal Lead overseeing the area. Our team is comprised of Principal/Senior Practitioners, Arts Psychotherapists, trainees and CAPS. We acknowledge the excellent day-to-day work of our staff team and also pride ourselves on new creative practice as evidenced by recent innovations; such as our Out of Hours access to psychological groups scheme and our nationally recognised staff training packages.
As well as applicants from the UK, we encourage overseas candidates to apply for this role. We welcome diversity within our organisation.
For more information please see attached Job Description and Person specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions e.g. psychiatric nursing, social work and occupational therapy or other relevant experience and demonstrable competence to work in the mental health field.
- Post graduate qualification in one of the Arts Psychotherapies as approved by HCPC.
- HCPC Registered
- Accreditation/Registration with relevant and appropriate professional body relevant to the arts modality
Desirable
- Further qualifications in other forms of psychological therapy with an evidence base to be delivered in NHS mental health services
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of HCPC and its Code of Conduct.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised arts psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.).
- Knowledge of relevant modality of arts psychotherapy and the application of current models of practice, specialist assessment tools and outcomes frameworks in own specialist area of practice
- Ability to select and apply arts psychotherapy interventions within the delivery of the Trust's multi professional pathways and in accordance with mental health care cluster recommended interventions
- Understanding of / and the ability to supervise and conduct complex assessments and review of care in line with the requirements of the mental health care clusters
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
- Knowledge of attachment theory and application to arts psychotherapy
- Knowledge of mental health legislation, NHS Constitution, CPA and risk assessment and management
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions e.g. psychiatric nursing, social work and occupational therapy or other relevant experience and demonstrable competence to work in the mental health field.
- Post graduate qualification in one of the Arts Psychotherapies as approved by HCPC.
- HCPC Registered
- Accreditation/Registration with relevant and appropriate professional body relevant to the arts modality
Desirable
- Further qualifications in other forms of psychological therapy with an evidence base to be delivered in NHS mental health services
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of HCPC and its Code of Conduct.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised arts psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.).
- Knowledge of relevant modality of arts psychotherapy and the application of current models of practice, specialist assessment tools and outcomes frameworks in own specialist area of practice
- Ability to select and apply arts psychotherapy interventions within the delivery of the Trust's multi professional pathways and in accordance with mental health care cluster recommended interventions
- Understanding of / and the ability to supervise and conduct complex assessments and review of care in line with the requirements of the mental health care clusters
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
- Knowledge of attachment theory and application to arts psychotherapy
- Knowledge of mental health legislation, NHS Constitution, CPA and risk assessment and management
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).
