Senior Arts Therapist inHailsham inHailsham PUBLISHED MON 28 OCT 2024

Band 8a: £53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata for part time PERMANENT
FAMILY HCPC MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust respFsB2

Opportunity to take a leading role in developing local service provision and arts play therapy within the Trust.

Part of a multi-disciplinary team that fosters collaboration with various professionals, enhancing the quality of care provided to children and adolescents.

Access to a dedicated arts therapies room, allowing for focused therapeutic practices in a suitable environment.

Support for career development through attendance at relevant courses, CPD, and opportunities to develop leadership skills.

Engaging in diverse projects that contribute to the strategic development of the Arts Therapy Service, enhancing professional growth.

Involvement in mentoring and supervising trainees, providing an opportunity to shape the next generation of therapists.

Emphasis on community and diversity, as well as maintaining the involvement of Experts By Experience in service delivery.

The role of "Senior Arts Therapist" at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Hailsham is a Band 8a position within a multi-disciplinary CAMHS team. The ideal candidate will have experience and appropriate registration in Arts or CAPT therapy, focusing on developing local service provision for children and adolescents with mental health issues.

Key responsibilities include:
- Leading projects and contributing to the strategic enhancement of Arts Therapy services.
- Developing the Stepped Care Model and participating in MDT and leadership meetings.
- Conducting complex assessments, therapy, clinical supervision, and reflective practice for staff.
- Supporting trainee placements and fostering engagement with minoritized communities and EBE involvement.
- Promoting group arts therapy initiatives and contributing to care pathway development.

The position offers opportunities for career development, flexible work arrangements, and collaboration within an innovative and supportive team. Candidates should have a professional qualification in Arts, Play, or CAPT therapy.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Arts/CAPT or Play Therapist Band 8a to join our generic CAMHS team based at Highmore, Hailsham.

We are looking for an experienced Therapist with either Arts or CAPT training (with appropriate registration to practice in NHS Child Mental Health services) to take a prominent role in the development of our local service provision as well as the arts and play therapy provision within the Trust in the delivery of high quality care to children and adolescents with mental health difficulties.

We are a multi-disciplinary team which includes psychiatry, nursing, family systemic therapies, psychology, CAPT and arts therapies as well as a supportive Management and Administration Team.

We share our base with the Local Early Intervention Service (EIS) and Family Intensive Support Service (LD FISS) and Looked After Children Services (LACMHS).

The building provides clinical rooms for direct work and includes a dedicated arts therapies room. Flexible and hybrid working is considered but clinicians are expected to undertake therapy face to face.

You will be joining a highly innovative and supportive team of therapists which include CAPT. drama, art, play and music therapists across East Sussex and connections within wider Sussex. You will also be supported in your career development within the Trust in terms of developing Leadership skills and attending relevant courses as well as CPD.

- Leading on projects as discussed with CAPT and Arts Therapy Leads.

-Contributing to the Strategic development of the Arts Therapy Service Provision.

-Contributing to the development of the Stepped Care Model.

-Undertaking Leadership tasks in partnership with the Arts Therapy Lead.

-Contribute to the development of Arts Therapies groupwork within the Trust.

-Attend regular MDT meetings and other relevant leadership meetings as requested.

-Drawing up complex assessment and treatment Care Plans and Risk Assessments.

-Undertaking direct clinical work with complex cases.

- Providing Clinical and Professional supervision and Reflective Practice for relevant staff.

-Providing placement for trainees.

-Developing Diversity thinking and action with Minoritised communities.

-Maintaining and promoting Experts By Experience (EBE) involvement in all levels of service delivery.

-Contributing to Care Pathway development.

About us
We are looking for an experienced Therapist with an Arts, Play or CAPT professional qualification and with the necessary professional registration, such as PSA, HCPC or ACP (with appropriate registration to practice in NHS Child Mental Health services) to take a prominent role in the development of our local service provision as well as the arts and play therapy provision within the Trust in the delivery of high quality care to children and adolescents with mental health difficulties.

The successful applicant will be fully supported by our 'New to CAMHS training', local leadership and our team of child and adolescent psychotherapists. We value and protect our time to think together, to share learning experiences, theoretical practice and work together on new models of care and development.

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1. Can you tell us about your experience working as an Arts or Play Therapist in mental health settings?

2. What attracted you to this position at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust?

3. How do you stay current with new developments in arts therapies and child mental health?

4. Could you share an example of a project you've led in the realm of arts therapy? How did you approach its development and implementation?

5. How do you envision contributing to the strategic development of the Arts Therapy Service Provision within the Trust?

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1. Can you tell us about your experience working as an Arts or Play Therapist in mental health settings?

2. What attracted you to this position at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust?

3. How do you stay current with new developments in arts therapies and child mental health?

4. Could you share an example of a project you've led in the realm of arts therapy? How did you approach its development and implementation?

5. How do you envision contributing to the strategic development of the Arts Therapy Service Provision within the Trust?

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To work as a Senior Arts Therapist in the UK, you'll need a combination of professional qualifications, therapeutic skills, and personal attributes. Here’s a list of essential skills and requirements:

Qualifications:

1. Relevant Degree: You typically need a degree in art therapy, music therapy, drama therapy, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification in arts therapy is essential.

2. Registration: You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an arts therapist. Membership in a professional body, such as the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) or similar, is also advantageous.

3. Experience: Significant clinical experience is required, often at least 2-3 years, with progressively responsible roles.

Therapeutic Skills:

1. Assessment Skills: Ability to conduct thorough assessments to understand clients' needs and tailor therapy approaches accordingly.

2. Therapeutic Techniques: Proficiency in various art therapy methods and techniques, such as drawing, painting, and sculpting for art therapy or improvisation and performance techniques for drama therapy.

3. Intervention Planning: Developing and implementing appropriate intervention plans based on clients’ needs and therapy goals.

4. Crisis Management: Capability to handle emergencies and crises in therapeutic settings.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

1. Empathy: Strong ability to empathize with clients and understand their experiences and emotions.

2. Active Listening: Excellent listening skills to uncover clients' thoughts, feelings, and needs.

3. Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and other professionals, including the use of non-verbal cues in therapy.

Teamwork and Leadership:

1. Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, sharing insights and supporting multidisciplinary approaches.

2. Supervisory Skills: Experience supervising or mentoring junior therapists or trainees, providing guidance and support.

3. Program Development: Skills in developing and leading therapeutic programs or workshops.

Personal Attributes:

1. Patience and Resilience: Effective arts therapists must have patience and be able to handle challenging situations and clients.

2. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respect for diversity in cultural, social, and personal backgrounds, and adapting therapy to meet varied client needs.

3. Self-Awareness: Being reflective about one's own practice and emotional well-being.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD):

1. Ongoing Education: Willingness to engage in continuous learning and professional development to keep up with best practices in therapy and the arts.

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