Job summary

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Band 7 Dramatherapist to join our dynamic, friendly and welcoming Adult Arts Therapies team.

The post covers North West Surrey/North East Hampshire area with a base at Unither House.

The Adults Arts Therapies team receive referrals from the Neighbourhood Mental Health Services and the postholder will be expected to work flexibly across the trust as need arises.

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with experience of working with severe, enduring, and complex mental health presentations.

The post holder will have experience working as an Art(s) Psychotherapist in mental health including experience in assessment and intervention, individual and group work with people with complex difficulties. Additional training relevant to this area of work is desirable e.g. Mentalization based Therapy, DBT, SCM, EMDR.

Main duties of the job

To undertake initial screening appointments, assessment and provide group and individual art(s) psychotherapy.

To liaise with professionals, carers, relatives and external agencies as required.

Maintain up to date risk assessments for service users directly involved in your care.

To involve people who use services and their carers in their personal care plans taking their individual needs and preferences into account.

To help advise other professionals and trainees engaged in mental health work about the role and suitability of arts psychotherapies interventions.

Please refer to the job description for more information on the requirements for this role.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

We look forward to receiving your application!