Job summary
Arnold Lodge is a medium secure unit which provides treatment across three care pathways: male mental health, personality disorder, women's services.
This role involvessupporting Occupational Therapists in the provision of individual and group programmes through leading on creative arts. Creative Arts includes art, craft-based activities, photography, writing, poetry, music and drama.
You will be responsible for developing and facilitating a range of individual and group sessions across all 3 care pathways.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
To lead on the Creative Arts programme within Arnold Lodge and ensure it is inclusive across the different pathways.
To develop interventions for patients based on the clinical needs identified by Occupational Therapists.
To have oversight of all creative sessions and projects within the Therapy Services Department; providing support and guidance where required.
To lead on specific projects within Arnold Lodge and organise events as required.
To provide advice to colleagues on how creative approaches can benefit patients and support their recovery.
To evaluate the effectiveness of creative interventions in conjunction with Occupational Therapists.
Actively contribute to service development activities
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead on the Creative Arts programme within Arnold Lodge and ensure it is inclusive across the different pathways.
To develop interventions for patients based on the clinical needs identified by Occupational Therapists.
To have oversight of all creative sessions and projects within the Therapy Services Department; providing support and guidance where required.
To lead on specific projects within Arnold Lodge and organise events as required.
To provide advice to colleagues on how creative approaches can benefit patients and support their recovery.
To evaluate the effectiveness of creative interventions in conjunction with Occupational Therapists.
Actively contribute to service development activities
To undertake escorting duties as requested
To prepare equipment/materials for each individual/group session
Attend relevant meetings as required
Communicate effectively within the occupational therapy team and with other colleagues
Be involved in Clinical Governance activities as required
Accurately record statistical information
Keep accurate, appropriate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with local and Trust policy
Undertake administrative tasks as directed by the occupational therapy team and the unit
Liaise with external agencies as required
Attend and contribute to relevant courses, workshops and conferences.
Engage in regular supervision according to trust policy.
Undertake an Annual Review (appraisal) in line with trust policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead on the Creative Arts programme within Arnold Lodge and ensure it is inclusive across the different pathways.
To develop interventions for patients based on the clinical needs identified by Occupational Therapists.
To have oversight of all creative sessions and projects within the Therapy Services Department; providing support and guidance where required.
To lead on specific projects within Arnold Lodge and organise events as required.
To provide advice to colleagues on how creative approaches can benefit patients and support their recovery.
To evaluate the effectiveness of creative interventions in conjunction with Occupational Therapists.
Actively contribute to service development activities
To undertake escorting duties as requested
To prepare equipment/materials for each individual/group session
Attend relevant meetings as required
Communicate effectively within the occupational therapy team and with other colleagues
Be involved in Clinical Governance activities as required
Accurately record statistical information
Keep accurate, appropriate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with local and Trust policy
Undertake administrative tasks as directed by the occupational therapy team and the unit
Liaise with external agencies as required
Attend and contribute to relevant courses, workshops and conferences.
Engage in regular supervision according to trust policy.
Undertake an Annual Review (appraisal) in line with trust policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE/GCE English and Maths Grade C or above
- NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in art or creative arts.
Desirable
- Accredited qualification relevant to the post.
- Teaching qualification
- Creative Arts
Training
Essential
- Training in specific art techniques.
Desirable
- Other training relevant to the post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising and facilitating group and individual creative art sessions .
- Significant experience of paid or voluntary work with individuals and groups
Desirable
- Experience of working with people in a mental health setting.
- Experience of working in an educational or training setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Arnold Lodge and its purpose
- Understanding of Occupational Therapy
- oKnowledge of different art-based activities
- oUnderstanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Desirable
- Understanding of how engagement in art can improve mental health.
- oUnderstanding of Risk Assessment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to teach and instruct patients within art-based sessions.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload.
- Ability to motivate patients to engage in creative arts and overcome any barriers.
- Good verbal and written communication, negotiation and liaison skills.
- oFoundations skills in a range of areas - drawing, painting, photography, music, drama and creative writing.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical requirements
Essential
- oAbility to undertake relevant essential training and engage in the management of violence and aggression.
- oAble to perform the full range of duties
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- oOccasional evening and weekend working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE/GCE English and Maths Grade C or above
- NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in art or creative arts.
Desirable
- Accredited qualification relevant to the post.
- Teaching qualification
- Creative Arts
Training
Essential
- Training in specific art techniques.
Desirable
- Other training relevant to the post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising and facilitating group and individual creative art sessions .
- Significant experience of paid or voluntary work with individuals and groups
Desirable
- Experience of working with people in a mental health setting.
- Experience of working in an educational or training setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Arnold Lodge and its purpose
- Understanding of Occupational Therapy
- oKnowledge of different art-based activities
- oUnderstanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Desirable
- Understanding of how engagement in art can improve mental health.
- oUnderstanding of Risk Assessment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to teach and instruct patients within art-based sessions.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload.
- Ability to motivate patients to engage in creative arts and overcome any barriers.
- Good verbal and written communication, negotiation and liaison skills.
- oFoundations skills in a range of areas - drawing, painting, photography, music, drama and creative writing.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical requirements
Essential
- oAbility to undertake relevant essential training and engage in the management of violence and aggression.
- oAble to perform the full range of duties
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- oOccasional evening and weekend working.
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).
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).
