Job summaryThis is an exciting time to join our Arts Psychotherapies service in Tower Hamlets as we continue to develop and strengthen our community provision. Located within one of London's most diverse boroughs, our services work closely with local communities to provide accessible, inclusive and culturally responsive care.
We are seeking two motivated Band 6 Arts Psychotherapists (Art, Music, Drama or Dance Movement) to work with adults with complex mental health needs in community services. The roles involve delivering individual and group interventions, working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to ongoing service development and improving access to Arts Psychotherapies.
We are committed to our Trust values of
We Care, We Respect, We Are Inclusive, and strongly welcome applications from people whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
These are two part-time posts (18.75 hours each): both include Wednesday morning working. Post 1 will work Monday-Tuesday and Wednesday morning; Post 2 will work Thursday -Friday and Wednesday morning.
Please note: Due to anticipated high interest, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, therefore we recommend you apply early.
Main duties of the jobThe postholder will provide Arts Therapy assessment and intervention (individual and group) for adults with a range of complex mental health needs within community services. This includes managing a caseload, planning and delivering interventions, and evaluating outcomes in collaboration with service users and the multidisciplinary team.
You will work as an integrated member of the MDT, contributing to care planning, risk assessment and clinical reviews, and maintaining clear and accurate clinical documentation. You will adapt your approach to meet the diverse cultural and clinical needs of the local population.
The role also includes contributing to service development, quality improvement and strengthening links with local organisations to support accessible, inclusive and community-focused Arts Therapies provision.
About usOur mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job responsibilities**Please see attached Job Description** The postholder will provide a specialist Arts Therapies service within Tower Hamlets community mental health services, including assessment and delivery of individual and group interventions for adults with complex mental health needs. They will manage a defined caseload, working under the supervision of a senior Arts Therapist, and contribute to recovery-focused care planning and review.
The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to clinical discussions, risk assessment and care coordination, and communicating complex clinical information in a clear and sensitive way to service users, carers and professionals. Accurate and timely clinical record-keeping is essential.
The postholder will be expected to adapt their practice to meet the cultural and clinical needs of a diverse population, promoting inclusive and anti-discriminatory practice in line with Trust values. They will contribute to developing and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for service users.
The role also includes contributing to service development, quality improvement, audit and evaluation activities, and building links with local organisations to improve access and engagement with Arts Therapies.
The postholder will maintain professional registration, engage in supervision and continuing professional development, and work in accordance with Trust policies, governance and safeguarding requirements.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Masters Degree in Arts Therapies (Art, Music, Drama, Dance Movement)
- Degree in relevant area
- Registration with HCPC
- Membership of professional body
Desirable- Experience working with adults inpatient services
- Experience of working as an Arts Therapist in the NHS
ExperienceEssential- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- Experience of providing individual and group arts therapy in an adult MH inpatient setting
Knowledge and skillsEssential- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic relationships to be developed and maintained with clients who have complex needs
- Ability to apply specialist skills in individual and group based assessments and interventions.
- Ability to work both independently and a part of a MDT team
- Ability to assess and manage frequent distressing clinical interactions with client's who have complex mental health problems
To have knowledge and skills ofEssential- How mental health difficulties impact upon an individual's and carer's functioning
- The theory and practice of recovery focused therapy approaches
- The mental health support needs of Adults in Acute MH settings
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEast London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Tower Hamlets Adult Community Mental Health Team, 86 Old Montague Street, London, E1 5NN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
