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Head Art Therapist

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West London NHS Trust

21d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching

AI generated summary

  • You must be a passionate arts therapist with experience in leadership, assessment of arts therapies, and supervision of qualified and student therapists in a forensic inpatient setting.
  • You will oversee arts therapies, define department goals, conduct individual and group therapy, advise on risk management, and provide supervision and training to therapists.

Requirements

  • We are seeking a passionate Arts therapist to join the inpatient service at West London Forensic Service (WLFS).
  • This full time, 8b post is a rare opportunity to lead a well-respected and established Arts therapies team.
  • You will have a key role in defining and building the profile of the department and assessing arts therapies interventions and programmes, liaising with other departments and leads.
  • You will provide line management and supervision to qualified and student arts therapists as required by the needs of the department.

Responsibilities

  • You will be responsible for overseeing the provision of a high quality arts therapies service across the forensic site which includes, men’s low and medium secure, women’s low and medium secure, community services and LD service.
  • As the lead of the arts therapies service, you will have a key role in defining and building the profile of the department and assessing arts therapies interventions and programmes, liaising with other departments and leads.
  • The post also includes some clinical time to include both individual work and contribution to group therapy programmes.
  • You will also advise on risk assessment and risk management, and support arts therapies practice within the team through consultation, supervision, and training.
  • You will have the opportunity to utilise skills in research, service evaluation, and audit within the service.
  • You will provide line management and supervision to qualified and student arts therapists as required by the needs of the department.

FAQs

What type of therapy does the Head Art Therapist position focus on?

The position focuses on arts therapy as part of the inpatient services at West London Forensic Service.

Is the position full-time or part-time?

The position is full-time (1.0 wte), but part-time or flexible working may also be considered.

What are the benefits provided for this position?

Benefits include 27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, along with a gym membership for just £10 per month.

What are the responsibilities of the Head Art Therapist?

Responsibilities include overseeing the arts therapies service, contributing to clinical work, advising on risk assessment and management, providing supervision and training, and engaging in research and service evaluation.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

For more information, you can contact Emma Foster, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, at emma.foster54@nhs.net.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

The role requires qualified experience as an arts therapist, including the ability to provide supervision and training to other therapists.

What kind of environment does West London Forensic Service provide?

West London Forensic Service provides a diverse and supportive environment focused on high standards of clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for ongoing training, development of specialist skills, and specialist supervision throughout one’s career.

How does the organization approach diversity and inclusion?

The organization aims to ensure its workforce reflects the community it serves, with particular emphasis on ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ identity, and experience of mental illness.

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West London NHS Trust

West London NHS Trust is one the most diverse providers of NHS mental and physical health care in the UK.

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Mission & Purpose

West London NHS Trust provides mental health, community, and social care services across West London. The trust's mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that supports mental well-being and physical health. Their purpose is to improve the lives of individuals and communities by offering comprehensive healthcare services, focusing on recovery and promoting mental health awareness. They aim to provide personalised care that respects the dignity and needs of each patient.