Specialist Dramatherapist/Music Therapist

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Radlett; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Radlett is seeking a passionate Dramatherapist to cover a maternity leave period within the adult acute mental health service. You will deliver open groups and individual dramatherapy sessions for service users, working as part of a multidisciplinary team with access to the arts therapies CPDprogramme.

The role includes clinical assessments, partnership with the wider arts therapies team, and monthly supervision, with a projected end

Qualifications

• Qualified Dramatherapist with current registration and eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience delivering therapy in acute mental health settings is desirable.
• Good communication and group facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide open therapy groups and 1:1 dramatherapy sessions for service users.
• Contribute to clinical assessment and intervention for acute mental health presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and arts therapies colleagues.
• Participate in CPD programme and monthly supervision.

Skills

Dramatherapy

Group facilitation

One-to-one therapy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Diploma/degree in Dramatherapy

Job description

We are looking to recruit a passionate and skilled Dramatherapist to cover maternity leave for approximately 11 months from December 2026 (exact length, start and finish time is dependent on start date as post will end by mid November 2027).

The post will be based in the adult acute mental health unit at Kingfisher Court, Radlett, covering two wards. You will be part of the multidisciplinary team supporting service users experiencing an acute mental health episode. You will provide open groups and 1.1 sessions for service users.

You will work closely with the Specialist Art Therapist based at the unit and the other AHPs, psychological therapists, nursing and medical staff. You will be part of the wider arts therapies team in adult mental health services and have opportunities to meet as a group, and to access the arts therapies CPD programme. Monthly clinical supervision will be provided internally., Provide clinical assessment and intervention to service users who are experiencing acute mental health issues, in an inpatient unit.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout