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Art psychotherapistinLondoninLondonPUBLISHED WED 15 JAN 2025

Band 7: £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum (pro rata P/T) incl HCAS  PERMANENT 
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation TrustFollow Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives through creative expression and therapeutic intervention.
Autonomous practice allows for personal and professional growth while working with a diverse range of patients and complex cases.
Involvement in research and audit enhances the role's contributions to evidence-based practices in art psychotherapy, furthering knowledge in the field.
Work within a multidisciplinary team promotes collaborative approaches to patient care, providing a supportive environment for professional development.
Flexibility in adapting therapeutic practices to meet the unique needs of patients, especially those who struggle with traditional verbal therapies.
The dual role covering both Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit and Community Arts Psychotherapies Service offers a dynamic work experience and exposure to different treatment settings.
Potential for leadership in managing and supervising other staff, trainees, and students, enhancing mentorship skills and contributing to service development.
The role of an Art Psychotherapist with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust involves providing comprehensive Arts Psychotherapy services, including assessment, treatment, and evaluation for both group and individual therapy within community mental health teams and a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The successful candidate will work autonomously to develop and implement treatment plans, manage a caseload, and supervise junior staff and trainees. The position encompasses responsibilities such as conducting arts psychotherapy research, participating in audits, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.

Candidates will need to demonstrate expertise in addressing complex emotional needs and adapting therapeutic approaches to meet the diverse requirements of patients, including those facing barriers in verbal communication. The role emphasises maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, integrating input from the treatment team, and contributing to the overall development of the Arts Psychotherapies service within the Trust. The Art Psychotherapist will also engage in student supervision and continue to enhance their clinical practice through ongoing learning and collaboration.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives through creative expression and therapeutic intervention.
Autonomous practice allows for personal and professional growth while working with a diverse range of patients and complex cases.
Involvement in research and audit enhances the role's contributions to evidence-based practices in art psychotherapy, furthering knowledge in the field.
Work within a multidisciplinary team promotes collaborative approaches to patient care, providing a supportive environment for professional development.
Flexibility in adapting therapeutic practices to meet the unique needs of patients, especially those who struggle with traditional verbal therapies.
The dual role covering both Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit and Community Arts Psychotherapies Service offers a dynamic work experience and exposure to different treatment settings.
Potential for leadership in managing and supervising other staff, trainees, and students, enhancing mentorship skills and contributing to service development.

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