Job summary
This is a great time to join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, and we're looking for an Art Psychotherapist who is passionate about using their clinical expertise to further shape and deliver inpatient services in a role that provides the opportunity to transform lives. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is a trailblazer for innovative services and was recently voted Mental Health Trust of the Year 2021.
Are you wanting to work with people who present with complex mental health issues? Do you enjoy supporting and supervising other clinical colleagues to do this safely and effectively? Are you keen to develop new skills and take on new challenges? If the answers are yes, then read on as we believe we have an exciting opportunity for you.
Main duties of the job
We have greatly expanded our mental health psychological staffing in inpatient and urgent care and want to add to this by bringing on board an enthusiastic and highly motivated Art Therapist with the passion, skills and determination to help shape and transform our offering in inpatient services.
You will be fully supported and empowered to work autonomously to develop your role, while working closely with the existing lead psychologist in post, the modality lead for Art Therapy, as well as other professionals within the urgent care pathway.
Ideally, you will have a background in Community or Inpatient Mental Health and be passionate about improving the lives of people with complex mental health problems. We will consider applications from newly qualified Art Therapists who can show relevant experience during training.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role would be well suited to a person who thrives in a team context, and enjoys working in partnership with other psychological and mental health practitioners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role would be well suited to a person who thrives in a team context, and enjoys working in partnership with other psychological and mental health practitioners.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- MA/ MSC Art Therapy / Art Psychotherapy or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of professional body, British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with severe and complex mental health problems using Art Psychotherapy as a significant part of your role
Desirable
- Experience of delivering Art Psychotherapy supervision
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
BEHAVIOURS ALIGNED WITH TRUST VALUES
Essential
- Outstanding care
- Listening and leading
- Working together
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise own patient workload.
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience of the relevant modality
Desirable
- Knowledge of other modalities (e.g. CBT, DBT, MBT) sufficient to engage appropriately with colleagues and their work with clients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- MA/ MSC Art Therapy / Art Psychotherapy or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of professional body, British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with severe and complex mental health problems using Art Psychotherapy as a significant part of your role
Desirable
- Experience of delivering Art Psychotherapy supervision
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
BEHAVIOURS ALIGNED WITH TRUST VALUES
Essential
- Outstanding care
- Listening and leading
- Working together
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise own patient workload.
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience of the relevant modality
Desirable
- Knowledge of other modalities (e.g. CBT, DBT, MBT) sufficient to engage appropriately with colleagues and their work with clients
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).
