• Job Description

  Req#: C9186-25-0808?language=en&page=565&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Arnold Lodge is a medium secure unit which provides treatment across three care pathways: male mental health, personality disorder, women's services.

  This role involvessupporting Occupational Therapists in the provision of individual and group programmes through leading on creative arts. Creative Arts includes art, craft-based activities, photography, writing, poetry, music and drama.

  You will be responsible for developing and facilitating a range of individual and group sessions across all 3 care pathways.

  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.

  Main duties of the job

  To lead on the Creative Arts programme within Arnold Lodge and ensure it is inclusive across the different pathways.

  To develop interventions for patients based on the clinical needs identified by Occupational Therapists.

  To have oversight of all creative sessions and projects within the Therapy Services Department; providing support and guidance where required.

  To lead on specific projects within Arnold Lodge and organise events as required.

  To provide advice to colleagues on how creative approaches can benefit patients and support their recovery.

  To evaluate the effectiveness of creative interventions in conjunction with Occupational Therapists.

  Actively contribute to service development activities

  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

  02 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  186-835-25-FS

  Job locations

  Arnold Lodge

  Cordelia Close

  Leicester

  LE5 0LE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To lead on the Creative Arts programme within Arnold Lodge and ensure it is inclusive across the different pathways.

  To develop interventions for patients based on the clinical needs identified by Occupational Therapists.

  To have oversight of all creative sessions and projects within the Therapy Services Department; providing support and guidance where required.

  To lead on specific projects within Arnold Lodge and organise events as required.

  To provide advice to colleagues on how creative approaches can benefit patients and support their recovery.

  To evaluate the effectiveness of creative interventions in conjunction with Occupational Therapists.

  Actively contribute to service development activities

  To undertake escorting duties as requested

  To prepare equipment/materials for each individual/group session

  Attend relevant meetings as required

  Communicate effectively within the occupational therapy team and with other colleagues

  Be involved in Clinical Governance activities as required

  Accurately record statistical information

  Keep accurate, appropriate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with local and Trust policy

  Undertake administrative tasks as directed by the occupational therapy team and the unit

  Liaise with external agencies as required

  Attend and contribute to relevant courses, workshops and conferences.

  Engage in regular supervision according to trust policy.

  Undertake an Annual Review (appraisal) in line with trust policy.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To lead on the Creative Arts programme within Arnold Lodge and ensure it is inclusive across the different pathways.

  To develop interventions for patients based on the clinical needs identified by Occupational Therapists.

  To have oversight of all creative sessions and projects within the Therapy Services Department; providing support and guidance where required.

  To lead on specific projects within Arnold Lodge and organise events as required.

  To provide advice to colleagues on how creative approaches can benefit patients and support their recovery.

  To evaluate the effectiveness of creative interventions in conjunction with Occupational Therapists.

  Actively contribute to service development activities

  To undertake escorting duties as requested

  To prepare equipment/materials for each individual/group session

  Attend relevant meetings as required

  Communicate effectively within the occupational therapy team and with other colleagues

  Be involved in Clinical Governance activities as required

  Accurately record statistical information

  Keep accurate, appropriate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with local and Trust policy

  Undertake administrative tasks as directed by the occupational therapy team and the unit

  Liaise with external agencies as required

  Attend and contribute to relevant courses, workshops and conferences.

  Engage in regular supervision according to trust policy.

  Undertake an Annual Review (appraisal) in line with trust policy.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE/GCE English and Maths Grade C or above
  • NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in art or creative arts.

  Desirable

  • Accredited qualification relevant to the post.
  • Teaching qualification
  • Creative Arts

  Training

  Essential

  • Training in specific art techniques.

  Desirable

  • Other training relevant to the post

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of organising and facilitating group and individual creative art sessions .
  • Significant experience of paid or voluntary work with individuals and groups

  Desirable

  • Experience of working with people in a mental health setting.
  • Experience of working in an educational or training setting.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Awareness of Arnold Lodge and its purpose
  • Understanding of Occupational Therapy
  • oKnowledge of different art-based activities
  • oUnderstanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

  Desirable

  • Understanding of how engagement in art can improve mental health.
  • oUnderstanding of Risk Assessment

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to teach and instruct patients within art-based sessions.
  • Basic IT skills.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload.
  • Ability to motivate patients to engage in creative arts and overcome any barriers.
  • Good verbal and written communication, negotiation and liaison skills.
  • oFoundations skills in a range of areas - drawing, painting, photography, music, drama and creative writing.

  Values and Behaviours

  Essential

  • oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
  • oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

  Physical requirements

  Essential

  • oAbility to undertake relevant essential training and engage in the management of violence and aggression.
  • oAble to perform the full range of duties

  Contractual Requirements

  Essential

  • oAbility to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
  • oOccasional evening and weekend working.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE/GCE English and Maths Grade C or above
  • NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in art or creative arts.

  Desirable

  • Accredited qualification relevant to the post.
  • Teaching qualification
  • Creative Arts

  Training

  Essential

  • Training in specific art techniques.

  Desirable

  • Other training relevant to the post

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of organising and facilitating group and individual creative art sessions .
  • Significant experience of paid or voluntary work with individuals and groups

  Desirable

  • Experience of working with people in a mental health setting.
  • Experience of working in an educational or training setting.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Awareness of Arnold Lodge and its purpose
  • Understanding of Occupational Therapy
  • oKnowledge of different art-based activities
  • oUnderstanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

  Desirable

  • Understanding of how engagement in art can improve mental health.
  • oUnderstanding of Risk Assessment

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to teach and instruct patients within art-based sessions.
  • Basic IT skills.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload.
  • Ability to motivate patients to engage in creative arts and overcome any barriers.
  • Good verbal and written communication, negotiation and liaison skills.
  • oFoundations skills in a range of areas - drawing, painting, photography, music, drama and creative writing.

  Values and Behaviours

  Essential

  • oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
  • oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

  Physical requirements

  Essential

  • oAbility to undertake relevant essential training and engage in the management of violence and aggression.
  • oAble to perform the full range of duties

  Contractual Requirements

  Essential

  • oAbility to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
  • oOccasional evening and weekend working.

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Arnold Lodge

  Cordelia Close

  Leicester

  LE5 0LE

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Arnold Lodge

  Cordelia Close

  Leicester

  LE5 0LE

  
  

  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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