Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Art Psychotherapist (Band 6/7)
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Older People’s Psychology Service – Art Psychotherapist Opportunity
The Older People’s Psychology service invites applications for an enthusiastic art psychotherapist to join our service. We are looking for an art psychotherapist (up to 22.5 hours per week depending on banding) to provide a service across our teams based in Bournemouth/Christchurch and Wimborne areas.
About the Role
As part of the Pan Dorset Older People’s Psychology Service, you will work with friendly, dedicated, and forward-thinking psychologists to provide specialist psychological services for older people under the care of OP-CMHTs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy.
- Offer advice and consultation on clients’ psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and those involved in a person's care.
- Offer support to staff, training, and supervision for multi-disciplinary colleagues.
- Provide a specialist art psychotherapy offer within Older People's Community Mental Health Teams.
- Liaise with MDTs and community services when required.
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What We Offer
- Passionate about delivering a service in often challenging environments.
- Working into a variety of wards, according to need and capacity, with the support of our well-established inpatient psychology team.
- Regular supervision according to your needs.
- Welcome to join our professional development events and training.
- Regular clinical supervision from an art psychotherapist.
- Commitment to staff development with training opportunities and support for research initiatives.
About Us
At Dorset HealthCare, we empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We are a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
- Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC in 2019.
- 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience.
- 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.
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Our Values
- Equal opportunities and diversity.
- Inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome and can be authentic.
- Encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
How to Apply
Please see the attached Band 6 specific Job Description and Person Specification to ensure that you meet the requirements for this role.
Interested applicants are warmly welcomed to call prior to application to discuss further details of this post.
Important Information
- This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Laura Bassett
- Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist
- Email address: laura.bassett@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01305 361700
Working days: Monday - Wednesday
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