Creative Therapist Drama or Play Therapist.

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Hull is looking for a Creative Therapist specialized in Play, Drama, and Music to support looked after children. The role involves providing therapeutic interventions, assessments, and contributing to multidisciplinary decisions. The ideal candidate will have professional registration and relevant therapeutic qualifications. This position offers flexibility and a commitment to staff development, promoting diversity in applicants.

Benefits

Enhanced leave package

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing therapeutic interventions to children and young people.
• Strong ability in preparing comprehensive reports for multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• Prepare written reports for the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to decision-making for therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Assessment skills

Collaboration

Reflective practice

Education

Professional registration

Relevant therapeutic qualification

Job description

We are currently seeking a Creative Therapist (Play, Drama, and Music) to work with looked after children (CLA) in the Hull CAMHS CLA team.

Our service provides therapeutic interventions to children and young people who are looked after, specialising in supporting individuals with attachment difficulties and/or developmental trauma.

As part of the CLA Service within the Hull CAMHS team, this post offers opportunities for professional development and personal growth. Successful applicants will have access to regular support from experienced clinicians and supervision from creative therapists working within and alongside our service.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide advanced assessments and therapeutic interventions within your scope of professional registration.
2. Prepare comprehensive written reports for the multidisciplinary team following assessments, consultations, and interventions.
3. Contribute to complex decision-making regarding therapeutic interventions for children, young people, and their carers.
4. Work autonomously and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, offering consultation and support to other agencies such as local authority social workers.
5. Facilitate reflective practice sessions, including formulation, and contribute to systemic thinking within complex networks supporting looked after children or care leavers.
6. Contribute to service evaluation, audits, and development initiatives.

About Us:

We are an award-winning, CQC-rated good health and social care trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East, and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website.

We are a forward-thinking and dynamic trust committed to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in their skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to meet or exceed NHS People Promise standards, demonstrating our commitment to improving the NHS work environment. We ensure a welcoming atmosphere and provide all necessary support to help you start your role.

We promote diversity and equality, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds and challenging discrimination.

We support work-life balance by offering flexibility in when, where, and how you work. If the current work pattern does not meet your needs, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements.

Our benefits include an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support, among others, offering more than many other NHS Trusts.

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