About the Company
NHS Tayside is one of the fourteen territorial health boards in NHS Scotland, serving the population of around 415,000 across Dundee, Angus, Perth and Kinross. We are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care and are a major employer in the region, offering diverse and rewarding career opportunities within a supportive and innovative environment.
Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Art Therapist to join our dedicated mental health team within NHS Tayside. This role involves using art as a primary mode of communication and therapy to help individuals, groups, or families explore emotions, reduce anxiety, increase self-esteem, and manage various psychological and emotional challenges. The successful candidate will work with diverse patient populations, developing and delivering bespoke art therapy interventions to support recovery and well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, and evaluate art therapy sessions for individuals and groups across various clinical settings.
- Facilitate a safe and supportive therapeutic environment for clients to engage in creative expression.
- Assess client needs, formulate treatment plans, and document progress in line with professional standards and organizational policies.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, nurses, psychologists, and other allied health professionals.
- Provide clinical consultation and supervision to colleagues where appropriate.
- Participate in clinical governance activities, including audit, research, and service development.
- Adhere to professional codes of ethics and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Manage art therapy resources and maintain a therapeutic art space.
Required Skills
- Master's degree or equivalent in Art Therapy from a recognised institution.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Arts Therapist (Art Therapist).
- Demonstrable experience working as an Art Therapist in a healthcare or mental health setting.
- Strong understanding of therapeutic principles and models relevant to art therapy practice.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and empathy skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for vulnerable adults and children.
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate and confidential client records.
Preferred Qualifications
- Membership of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT).
- Experience working with specific patient populations (e.g., children and adolescents, older adults, acute mental health).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and training in relevant therapeutic approaches.
- Experience in supervising trainee art therapists or junior colleagues.
Perks & Benefits
- Generous NHS pension scheme.
- Competitive annual leave entitlement.
- Access to continuous professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Employee assistance programme for health and wellbeing.
- Opportunities for career progression within NHS Scotland.
- Discount schemes and initiatives.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please click the "Apply Now" button below. To ensure your application is properly considered, please prepare the following:
- An up-to-date Resume or CV
- A brief cover letter summarizing your experience and motivation
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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