Job summary Are you interested in complex, longer-term multi-disciplinary therapeutic work? Would you like to be involved in providing trauma-informed, creative and compassionate care? We are recruiting for an HCPC registered Art Therapist to join our forensic in-patient teams in Oxford. This includes our low secure units Thames House (women), Wenric House (men) and ourmedium secure men's unit, the Oxford Clinic. You'll provide high-quality art therapy, working with a challenging yet rewarding population, supporting men and women with severe, complex mental health disorders and serious risk behaviours. Clients in the residential units are detained under the MHA and may have Home Office restrictions after transfer from prison or secure settings. Reflective thinking and creative approaches are highly valued. There is an emphasis on close multi-disciplinary team working within a supportive and psychologically-minded context. Staff support and family/carers involvement play an important part of the role. Our psychology department is proud of the diversity of therapeutic approaches utilised in our work, where supervision and continuing professional development is prioritised. If you have expertise in art therapy interventions and would like to be part of our mission to improve psychological health and wellbeing of people with complex mental health issues then we'd love to hear from you This role includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 pro rata on top of your salary. Main duties of the job Providing Art/Music/Drama Therapy within the service to adults with mental health problems in in secure care as a key component of integrated health care. Providing clinical leadership as an Art Therapist in forensic services, including co-ordination and supervision for staff, trainees and volunteers employed by or attached to the service, under the general direction and supervision of the Professional Lead. Carrying a specialist caseload of clients, and providing advice to patients, family members, carers and professionals. You'll provide input to the forensic (secure) inpatient wards, contribute to and support the framework for the delivery of psychological therapies. Communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner with clients who may have specific difficulties in understand and/or communicating and who may be hostile, antagonistic or highly emotionally disturbed. Work closely with colleagues in the multi-professional integrated mental health and wellbeing service on a day to day basis. Communicate with a wide range of health & social care staff in hospital and in community settings in a highly skilled and sensitive manner, complex and sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under the service's care. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to hold HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Date posted 09 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year plus an RSU allowance of £1,466 pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 267-FS6974010 Job locations Littlemore Mental Health Hospital Sandford Road Oxford OX4 4XN Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Person Specification Training Essential PG Dip or Masters in Arts Therapy qualification HCPC Registration Desirable Resource Management Supervisory skills with staff Skills and Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of in-patient and community services Team work skills Desirable 3 years work as qualified Therapist Experience of working in a secure setting Experience Essential Risk assessment/management Clinical work with people with mental health needs Person Specification Training Essential PG Dip or Masters in Arts Therapy qualification HCPC Registration Desirable Resource Management Supervisory skills with staff Skills and Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of in-patient and community services Team work skills Desirable 3 years work as qualified Therapist Experience of working in a secure setting Experience Essential Risk assessment/management Clinical work with people with mental health needs 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 Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Littlemore Mental Health Hospital Sandford Road Oxford OX4 4XN Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)