Dramatherapist

This is an exciting opportunity for a Dramatherapist with experience of working with clients with mental health issues to add to their portfolio. They would be based at The Briars, a beautiful building in lovely grounds, alongside other arts therapists in a fully equipped therapy space. There is also scope to work therapeutically in the grounds.

Main duties of the job

This is a maternity cover for 9 months from September. The role involves a short induction period followed by the provision of Dramatherapy to clients from the waiting list, so previous experience in mental health is essential. Clinical and management supervision will be provided.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience — we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts' core values. These include attributes such as commitment to quality care, improving lives, respect, dignity & compassion. We bring these values to life through everyday actions like offering a smile, making time for people, challenging ourselves & others, and being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. Applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of protected characteristics as per the Equality Act 2010. Part-time & flexible working options will be considered & supported where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The principal purpose of the job is to improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people within the post holder's specialist field of practice.

This will be achieved through responsibilities including:

1. Providing a Psychological Therapy service to people as a key component of services provided by Devon Partnership Trust.
2. Providing local clinical leadership, coordination, and supervision for trainees and volunteers in the psychology and Psychological Therapies service, under the guidance of the Professional Lead. Carrying a specialist caseload of clients and offering advice and consultancy to patients, families, carers, and professionals.
3. The post holder will be supported by senior colleagues and is expected to utilize the expertise of others within the service to develop their clinical skills.
4. Working autonomously within professional guidelines and ensuring governance of psychological practice within the service/local team.
5. Receiving regular supervision in accordance with Trust policy and Professional Practice Guidelines, and adhering to all relevant professional codes, including those of the British Psychological Society. Full registration with the HCPC is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationships

• Communicate sensitively with clients, including those with communication difficulties, hostility, or emotional disturbances.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team colleagues daily.
• Engage effectively with health & social care staff, providing support, guidance, and fostering reflective practice.
• Build and maintain good relationships with senior staff and managers to support effective service delivery.

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