Arts Therapist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization is seeking a Band 7 Arts Therapist to work within the Hackney Integrated Learning Disability Service. The role involves delivering arts therapy interventions, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance the wellbeing of individuals with learning disabilities. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Arts Therapy and HCPC registration, along with experience in this field. The position offers competitive salary and continuous professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Masters Level qualification (MA or MSc) in Art Therapy.
• HCPC registration as an Arts Therapist.
• Experience of assessment and intervention with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and deliver arts therapy interventions.
• Provide consultation and training to other providers.
• Collaborate on innovative research and service development.

Skills

Cultural competence

Research skills

Fluency in a community language

Education

Masters in Arts Therapy

HCPC Registration

Degree in relevant area

Job description

We would like to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Arts Therapist to work in the Hackney Integrated Learning Disability Service (ILDS). We are a dynamic and friendly multi-disciplinary team made up of health and social care practitioners working with people with learning disabilities, their families, carers and supporters in a diverse and vibrant part of London. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative practitioner who is committed to advancing the wellbeing and life chances of people with learning disabilities and addressing health and social care inequalities experienced by this group.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of the friendly, inclusive and supportive ILDS Psychology team. You will work directly with people with learning disabilities and their networks to deliver assessments and arts therapy interventions as part of a cohesive multi-disciplinary team. In addition you will provide consultation and training to other providers. This is a new role, so we hope that you will be able to share information about the value and impact of arts therapies with colleagues and those who draw on ILDS services. As part of the role there will be opportunities to participate in innovative research and service development projects - creativity and flexibility are definitely encouraged! You will receive regular supervision and the service is committed to continuous professional development with access to internal and external training opportunities.

About us

Our 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

Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.

Education/Qualification/Training

Masters Level qualification (MA or MSc) in Art Therapy

HCPC registration as an Arts Therapist

Post-qualification training in one or more relevant specialist areas of therapeutic practice.

Experience

Experience of assessment, formulation and intervention with people (and families/carers) with a learning disability.

Knowledge of the assessment of capacity to consent and legal and ethical issues pertinent to people with learning disabilities

Experience of undertaking service evaluation, research and/or audit

Experience of collaborating with local community organisations

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of relevant evidence base, best practice and legislation in relation to the provision of arts therapy interventions for adults diagnosed with a learning disability.

Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Best Interests and DOLS legislation.

A high degree of cultural competence.

Fluency in a local community language.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Masters in Arts Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Degree in relevant area
• Additional post-qualification training
• Clinical Supervision Training

Knowledge and skills

• Understanding of learning disability context and services
• Cultural competency
• Skills in research, audit, service evaluation
• Fluency in a community language

Experience

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
• Experience of NHS and statutory services
• Experience of assessing service users and making recommendations to a Multi-disciplinary team
• Experience working with community groups
• Experience of working as an Arts therapist in a Multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of providing teaching and training sessions regarding Arts Therapies to a variety of audiences

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

£56,276 to £63,176 a yearPer annum pro rata inc HCA