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Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need ongoing professional development, specialist therapy skills, independence in service design, strong communication, sensitivity to trauma, ability to handle challenging behaviors, and computer literacy.
  • You will assess clients, facilitate individual and group art therapy, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, provide supervision, maintain records, and handle challenging emotional material.

Requirements

  • Job Requirements:
  • - Proof of commitment to continuing professional development.
  • - Specialist therapy skills to deliver individual and group interventions.
  • - Ability to work independently, designing and establishing a specialist clinical Art therapy service.
  • - Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • - Ability to work with disturbing and traumatic emotional material in a sensitive manner.
  • - Willingness to work with clients displaying challenging behaviors and resistance to change.
  • - Computer literacy in line with trust standards.

Responsibilities

  • Job Responsibilities:
  • - To assess clients with complex and high risk needs for suitability for individual and group Art therapy. To facilitate a treatment program which is flexible and sensitive to the needs of the clients group and involve clients in 1:1 and Group work, using a variety of art materials in a therapeutic and creative way.
  • - To work as part of a multidisciplinary team in planning, implementing and evaluating treatment, providing assessment and treatment for clients referred to the service and evaluate care.
  • - To provide specialist advice and clinical supervision for other professionals, colleagues or trainees.
  • - The post holder will show proof of commitment to continuing professional development.
  • - To work independently, designing and establishing a specialist clinical Art therapy service for clients.
  • - To liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team around treatment outcomes, referrals and formulation to ensure the service meets client needs while working within professional boundaries and HPC ethics and code of conduct.
  • - To maintain own patient records, write reports for consultants and other professionals to make recommendations, and feedback on patients treatment.
  • - To be able to access and disseminate up to date research and information in support of clinical work.
  • - To have excellent written and oral communication skills, maintain electronic records, support data collection and be computer literate in line with trust standards.
  • - The post holder will be able to work closely, in a sensitive and thoughtful way with disturbing and traumatic emotional material on a continuing daily basis with clients with learning disabilities and mental health issues. The work may involve working therapeutically with people with challenging behaviours displaying verbal and physical aggression and clients who may be resistive to change.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Art Therapist position?

The position is a full-time fixed-term role for 12 months, covering maternity leave.

Where will the Art Therapist be based?

The Art Therapist will be based at The Woolwich Centre and will have some sessions at Queen Mary's Hospital, working across the Greenwich and Bexley Community Learning Disabilities Teams.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A qualified Art Therapist with relevant expertise is required for this position.

What responsibilities will the Art Therapist have?

The responsibilities include assessing clients for Art therapy suitability, facilitating individual and group therapy sessions, providing specialist advice and clinical supervision, maintaining patient records, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Is experience with adults with learning disabilities necessary?

Yes, the role specifically involves working with adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues, including those displaying challenging behaviors.

Will the Art Therapist need to maintain patient records?

Yes, the post holder will be required to maintain their own patient records and write reports for consultants and other professionals.

Is professional development supported in this role?

Yes, the post holder will be expected to show proof of commitment to continuing professional development.

What kind of support can the Art Therapist expect from the team?

The teams are described as friendly and supportive, boasting a full multidisciplinary team that offers highly personalized care, ensuring collaboration and communication.

Are there opportunities for informal visits before applying?

Yes, prospective candidates can arrange informal visits by contacting the specified consultants via email.

What values does Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust promote?

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust promotes the values of kindness, fairness, listening, and caring.

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

We're kind, we're fair, we listen, we care.

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Mission & Purpose

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of healthcare services, including mental health, community health, and learning disability services across South East London and Kent. Their mission is to improve lives by providing high-quality, safe, and responsive healthcare tailored to individual needs. The trust aims to be a leader in delivering compassionate and innovative care, working closely with patients, carers, and communities to promote health and well-being.