Lead Art Psychotherapist in Paediatrics

Barts Health Nhs Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Camden Town is seeking a Paediatric Art Psychotherapist for the Paediatric Liaison Team. The role focuses on developing art therapies for children and supporting their mental health needs. Responsibilities include leading interventions, offering specialist assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals to provide holistic care. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, innovative healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead on developing an offer of art therapies for children and young people.
• Provide specialist assessment and intervention to children and families.
• Offer specialist advice on art‑based interventions.
• Liaise with external agencies and offer input to families.
• Work with team clinical leads to identify areas of need.
• Coordinate art psychotherapy interventions within a multidisciplinary approach.
• Demonstrate expert clinical service in art psychotherapy.

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Paediatric Art Psychotherapist working with the Paediatric Liaison Team at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel. The Paediatric Liaison Team is a multidisciplinary team supporting the mental health needs of young people with physical health conditions under the care of the Royal London Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on developing an offer of art therapies for children and young people referred to the Paediatric Liaison Team.
• Provide specialist assessment and intervention to children and families with a wide range of paediatric teams.
• Offer specialist advice and consultation on art‑based interventions to the Paediatric Liaison Team and paediatric colleagues, contributing to psychologically informed care as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide liaison with external agencies and offer input to families who are both inpatient and in the community.
• Work closely with team clinical leads to identify areas of need and suitability for art psychotherapy and evaluate the outcomes of these interventions.
• Co‑ordinate art psychotherapy interventions within a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring holistic care.
• Demonstrate expert‑level clinical service with a focus on art psychotherapy assessment and intervention for children and young people with physical health needs.

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country. Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals recognized for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in East London and beyond. We are committed to being an outstanding place to work, supporting flexible working arrangements and fostering an inclusive workplace.

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