Creative Therapist Multidisciplinary Pathway Worker

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated multidisciplinary team at a leading child and adolescent mental health unit in Kent. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people facing mental health challenges. As a creative therapist, you'll implement innovative therapeutic approaches in a supportive environment, collaborating with a compassionate team of professionals. If you're passionate about transforming young lives and eager to contribute to their recovery and well-being, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to work in a dynamic setting where your skills will shine and make a real difference.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive Induction Program

Mandatory Training

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working with children and young people.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based care to children and young people.
• Oversee admission, treatment, and discharge processes for young patients.

Skills

Therapeutic Creative Approaches

Clinical Skills

Leadership Skills

Administrative Skills

Education

Relevant qualification for the role - Art/Music/Drama Therapies

Job description

Creative Therapist Multidisciplinary Pathway Worker

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Job summary

Are you a passionate and creative therapist looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a dedicated creative individual to join our multidisciplinary team at a leading child and adolescent mental health inpatient unit in Kent. With 14 beds dedicated to supporting children and young people facing mental health challenges, this is a unique opportunity to collaborate with a talented and compassionate multi-disciplinary team of professionals, while having a direct impact on the recovery and well-being of vulnerable young people. If you are eager to bring your innovative therapeutic creative approaches to a dynamic environment and contribute to the positive transformation of young lives, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team.

Main duties of the job

To align with the trust's core values, we are committed to kindness, respect, and collaboration within our communities. The post holder will deliver person-centred, evidence-based care and treatment to children and young people admitted to Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital. In this role, the post holder will act as the lead professional, overseeing admission, treatment, and discharge processes for young people. Strong clinical, leadership, and administrative skills are essential to ensure the highest quality of care and to fully adhere to the responsibilities outlined in the job description, ultimately providing the best service to our young people.

About us

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers, we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health, wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London

This post also attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 per annum, pro-rata for part-time).

High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe

This post also attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,192 to a maximum of £2,011 per annum, pro-rata for part-time).

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for further information and person specification relevant to the role advertised.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification for the role - Art/Music/Drama Therapies

Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience working with CYP
• Experience working in collaboration with MDT and external services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to assess for any previous criminal convictions.

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust