qualified and registered Art Psychotherapist

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in Aberystwyth is seeking an Art Therapist to deliver one-to-one and group therapy sessions. The role involves evaluating and implementing specialist Art psychotherapeutic work for adults facing life-limiting illnesses, coordinating the Art Therapy service, and providing training for staff and student supervision. Welsh language experience is desirable, and English language speakers are encouraged to apply. This position emphasizes quality care and support for patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Welsh language experience is desirable.
• English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and group Art Therapy sessions.
• Evaluate and implement high-quality specialist Art psychotherapeutic work.
• Assess and formulate therapy plans for adults with life-limiting illnesses.
• Develop and co-ordinate the Art Therapy service in Ceredigion.
• Contribute to training programmes for staff arranged by the palliative care team.
• Supervise Art Therapy students.

Job description

Overview

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and group Art Therapy sessions to adult service users and their adult carers/family members.
• Evaluate and implement high quality specialist Art psychotherapeutic work, including providing an efficient, effective comprehensive psychodynamic Art Psychotherapy service for adults with diagnoses of life-limiting illnesses and end-of-life care.
• Assess and formulate therapy plans, including working with anticipatory grief and limited bereavement support where necessary; refer to relevant services as needed.
• Develop and co-ordinate the Art Therapy service in Ceredigion.
• Contribute to the ongoing programme of training for staff arranged by the palliative care team.
• Supervise Art Therapy students.

Qualifications

Welsh language experience is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interview Date

Interviews will be held on 13/01/2026.

Legal

All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.