• Job Description

  Req#: C9186-25-0797?language=en&page=758&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Hopewood Hospital in Sherwood, Nottingham has 32 beds across 3 wards and is based on site with an education facility for our inpatients, a CAMHS community base with specialist teams and both inpatient and community perinatal teams.

  Hercules, Pegasus and Phoenix Ward have an exciting opportunity for an experienced art, music or drama therapist to join our established Multi-Disciplinary Teams.

  Pegasus Ward is a specialist eating disorder ward. Family based treatment is integral to the treatment and recovery of young people with eating disorders and families and carers are encouraged to be fully involved in their care; there are therefore opportunities for staff to be involved in family work as well as individual & group work with the young people.

  Hercules Ward is an 8 bedded PICU that works with young people experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems. We work closely with families and a full MDT to ensure positive outcomes for young people and we encourage staff to be fully involved in patients care and participate in both group and 1:1 work.

  Phoenix Ward is a busy 12 bedded general acute ward providing highly specialist services, 7 days a week, to young people aged 13 to 18 who are experiencing a range of mental health and emotional difficulties. We have a large MDT and opportunity to ensure a wide range of therapeutic intervention.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder would offer arts therapy (art, music or drama therapy) to individuals and groups on a referrals basis, working closely with a dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team. The role includes undertaking assessments and interventions for young people with a range of needs including Eating Disorders, Psychosis, and Trauma.

  Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled Worker Visa.

  Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

  Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

  About us

  #TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

  We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

  We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

  The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

  The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

  Details

  Date posted

  30 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  186-822-25-MH

  Job locations

  Hopewood

  Foster Drive

  Nottingham

  NG5 3FL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  See job description and person specification for further details relating to the Arts Music Drama Psychotherapy post.

  Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

  You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  See job description and person specification for further details relating to the Arts Music Drama Psychotherapy post.

  Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

  You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Qualified Arts Therapist
  • Registered with HCPC

  Desirable

  • Evidence of post graduate training

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with young people
  • Experience working with groups with specialist mental health needs (e.g. Eating Disorders, ADHD,
  • Experience of working in brief/time -limited modes of therapy.
  • Experience of working in or with professionals and agencies related to mental health and wellbeing.
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working within an inpatient setting
  • Experience of dealing with young people in crisis.
  • Experience of working with parents and families.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of Arts Therapy practice, guidelines and developments
  • Understanding of wide range of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, OCD and serious bipolar disorder.
  • Understanding of risk assessment principles and how to integrate into mental health assessment and therapeutic practice.
  • Awareness of local and national developments, protocols and policies relevant to child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing.
  • Experience and knowledge relating to evidence-based practice.

  Desirable

  • Able to apply training, experience and skills to mental health work.
  • Knowledge of the use of creative and therapeutic modern media for information, engagement and service development.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Competence in assessing and responding to episodes of serious self-harm including overdose and related risks.
  • Understanding of risk assessment principles and how to integrate into mental health assessment and therapeutic practice.
  • Ability to develop and communicate well-reasoned clinical formulations, assessments and care-plans.
  • Experience and knowledge relating to evidence-based practice.
  • To be able to use a range of art and art-making materials and techniques competently and be able to help a service user to work with these.
  • To be able to use a range of dramatic concepts, techniques and procedures including games, activities, styles and structures and to improvise drama spontaneously with service users in a variety of styles and idioms
  • To be able to use a range of music and music-making techniques competently including improvisation, structured musical activities, listening approaches and creation and composition of material and music technology where appropriate and be able to help a Service user to work with these.

  Desirable

  • Able to apply training, experience and skills to mental health work.
  • Ability to make creative and therapeutic use of modern media for information, engagement and service development.

  Values & Behaviours

  Essential

  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Qualified Arts Therapist
  • Registered with HCPC

  Desirable

  • Evidence of post graduate training

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with young people
  • Experience working with groups with specialist mental health needs (e.g. Eating Disorders, ADHD,
  • Experience of working in brief/time -limited modes of therapy.
  • Experience of working in or with professionals and agencies related to mental health and wellbeing.
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working within an inpatient setting
  • Experience of dealing with young people in crisis.
  • Experience of working with parents and families.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of Arts Therapy practice, guidelines and developments
  • Understanding of wide range of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, OCD and serious bipolar disorder.
  • Understanding of risk assessment principles and how to integrate into mental health assessment and therapeutic practice.
  • Awareness of local and national developments, protocols and policies relevant to child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing.
  • Experience and knowledge relating to evidence-based practice.

  Desirable

  • Able to apply training, experience and skills to mental health work.
  • Knowledge of the use of creative and therapeutic modern media for information, engagement and service development.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Competence in assessing and responding to episodes of serious self-harm including overdose and related risks.
  • Understanding of risk assessment principles and how to integrate into mental health assessment and therapeutic practice.
  • Ability to develop and communicate well-reasoned clinical formulations, assessments and care-plans.
  • Experience and knowledge relating to evidence-based practice.
  • To be able to use a range of art and art-making materials and techniques competently and be able to help a service user to work with these.
  • To be able to use a range of dramatic concepts, techniques and procedures including games, activities, styles and structures and to improvise drama spontaneously with service users in a variety of styles and idioms
  • To be able to use a range of music and music-making techniques competently including improvisation, structured musical activities, listening approaches and creation and composition of material and music technology where appropriate and be able to help a Service user to work with these.

  Desirable

  • Able to apply training, experience and skills to mental health work.
  • Ability to make creative and therapeutic use of modern media for information, engagement and service development.

  Values & Behaviours

  Essential

  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Hopewood

  Foster Drive

  Nottingham

  NG5 3FL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Hopewood

  Foster Drive

  Nottingham

  NG5 3FL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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