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Creative Arts Therapist

Priory Healthcare

The closing date is 31 December 2024

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Job summary

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Creative arts therapist who holds full accreditation appropriate for their training to work as an integral member of the MDT to support in providing evidence based therapy interventions across all 3 wards.

Main duties of the job

You will develop and provide specialist Art Therapy groups using your own arts therapy modality (Art, Music, Drama or Dance Movement).

About us

The Priory Hospital Southampton is part of the Priory group offering inpatient treatment for a wide range of mental health difficulties. The hospital is located in Marchwood on the outskirts of Southampton and comprises of 42 inpatient beds across three wards. We have a highly experienced team of mental health professionals and support staff which include consultant psychiatrists, nurses, specialty doctors, occupational therapists, dietetics, social work and a well established Psychology team. The three wards in the hospital offer a range of inpatient mental health services.

Date posted

23 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£7,600 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0358-CAT-MARCHWOOD

Job locations

The Priory Hospital

Marchwood Park

Marchwood

Southampton

SO40 4DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will join a motivated and passionate Psychology team which currently consists of two Psychologists, two therapists and an assistant Psychologist.

You will develop and provide specialist Art Therapy groups using your own arts therapy modality (Art, Music, Drama or Dance Movement).

Alongside a diverse mix of clinical work, there will also be an opportunity to work with the psychology team to write and develop group therapies programmes, become part of our weekly group consult alongside excellent CPD opportunities. There is an opportunity to get involved with staff support and wellbeing through running both group clinical supervision and reflective practice across the wards.

It is essential you are an accredited therapist and currently registered with Health and Care professions Council (HCPC).

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic experienced Arts Therapist who has the desire to become part of a psychology team with an aim to develop their own experience, but also develop a service that is person centred, compassionate and constantly evolving.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will join a motivated and passionate Psychology team which currently consists of two Psychologists, two therapists and an assistant Psychologist.

You will develop and provide specialist Art Therapy groups using your own arts therapy modality (Art, Music, Drama or Dance Movement).

Alongside a diverse mix of clinical work, there will also be an opportunity to work with the psychology team to write and develop group therapies programmes, become part of our weekly group consult alongside excellent CPD opportunities. There is an opportunity to get involved with staff support and wellbeing through running both group clinical supervision and reflective practice across the wards.

It is essential you are an accredited therapist and currently registered with Health and Care professions Council (HCPC).

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic experienced Arts Therapist who has the desire to become part of a psychology team with an aim to develop their own experience, but also develop a service that is person centred, compassionate and constantly evolving.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • It is essential you are an accredited therapist and currently registered with Health and Care professions Council (HCPC).
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • It is essential you are an accredited therapist and currently registered with Health and Care professions Council (HCPC).

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

The Priory Hospital

Marchwood Park

Marchwood

Southampton

SO40 4DA


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

The Priory Hospital

Marchwood Park

Marchwood

Southampton

SO40 4DA


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Date posted

23 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£7,600 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0358-CAT-MARCHWOOD

Job locations

The Priory Hospital

Marchwood Park

Marchwood

Southampton

SO40 4DA


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