Maternity Cover: Senior Dramatherapist – Complex MH

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in St Albans seeks a skilled dramatherapist for maternity cover, working one day per week within the adult community mental health team. You will collaborate closely with fellow dramatherapists and art therapists, and contribute to the wider arts therapies team.

The post requires autonomous clinical work within an MDT, providing assessment and intervention for adults with complex mental health needs, including personality disorders,

Qualifications

• Good Honours degree in relevant subject.
• M.A. (or equivalent) Dramatherapy.
• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dramatherapist.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate dramatherapy sessions for adults in community settings; group or individual.
• Manage waiting list and complete risk assessments and patient records.
• Attend MDT meetings and collaborate within the arts therapies team.
• Provide supervision to other dramatherapists and oversee placements as required.
• Lead on service development and evaluate outcomes using standardised measures.

Skills

Dramatherapy

HCPC registered

MDT collaboration

Risk assessment

Group therapy

Individual therapy

Care coordination

Supervision

Education

Honours degree in relevant subject

M.A. Dramatherapy

Job description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in St Albans seeks a skilled dramatherapist for maternity cover, working one day per week within the adult community mental health team. You will collaborate closely with fellow dramatherapists and art therapists, and contribute to the wider arts therapies team.

The post requires autonomous clinical work within an MDT, providing assessment and intervention for adults with complex mental health needs, including personality disorders,