Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for an Art Psychotherapist to work across our Inpatient Rehabilitation Adult Mental Health wards at St George's Park in Morpeth, Northumberland. You will be joining the Psychological Services Inpatient team, which includes Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Art Psychotherapists, and Assistant Psychologists. We are a friendly, inclusive, and diverse group of practitioners with a range of interests, experience, and skills. The Psychology team is well embedded into the respective wards and maintains strong working relationships across pathways. The post holder will be part of the Arts Therapies Trust-wide Team and will receive regular clinical supervision from a Senior Art Psychotherapist. We welcome informal conversations about the post. Main Duties of the Job
The post will be based across two rehabilitation units that are part of the complex psychosis pathway. One ward is male-only, and the other is a mixed ward. The wards have received art psychotherapy input over the past five years, which has become an established and valued part of our provision. A working day may include attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings, individual art therapy sessions, and the delivery of an art therapy group. There may also be opportunities for team reflective practice and supervision of Trainee Art Psychotherapists, as well as involvement in service-related projects. The post holder will work closely alongside the wider Psychology team, which includes a Practitioner Psychologist and Assistant Psychologist for each ward. Job Responsibilities
The post holder will provide Art Therapy, including specialist assessments, group, and individual Art Therapy. Collaboration with professional colleagues is essential, offering advice and consultation while effectively working within multi-disciplinary teams. The post holder will contribute to clinical discussions and decision-making alongside the wider multidisciplinary team. Clinical supervision and consultation/advice will be provided in accordance with service needs, including holding reflective practice spaces for clinical teams. The post holder will undertake audit, outcome evaluation, and contribute to research and development within the art therapy service. We have close links with local universities, offer placements to trainees, and there may be opportunities to provide Clinical Supervision in this context. Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Honours degree in Art/Music/Drama/Dance or equivalent MA/MSc (or equivalent) in Art/Drama/Dance Movement Therapy HCPC Registered Further training and relevant CPD Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and skills in assessing clients for Arts Psychotherapies Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice, Clinical Governance, and research and audit Experience working with individuals and delivering group therapy Experience working with MDT Experience in Mental health settings Skills
Skills in applying psychodynamic formulations and theory to work with individuals, groups, and organizations Skills in communicating sensitive information and adapting communication as necessary Experience working with people who have experienced trauma Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. We welcome your application.
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An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for an Art Psychotherapist to work across our Inpatient Rehabilitation Adult Mental Health wards at St George's Park in Morpeth, Northumberland. You will be joining the Psychological Services Inpatient team, which includes Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Art Psychotherapists, and Assistant Psychologists. We are a friendly, inclusive, and diverse group of practitioners with a range of interests, experience, and skills. The Psychology team is well embedded into the respective wards and maintains strong working relationships across pathways. The post holder will be part of the Arts Therapies Trust-wide Team and will receive regular clinical supervision from a Senior Art Psychotherapist. We welcome informal conversations about the post. Main Duties of the Job
The post will be based across two rehabilitation units that are part of the complex psychosis pathway. One ward is male-only, and the other is a mixed ward. The wards have received art psychotherapy input over the past five years, which has become an established and valued part of our provision. A working day may include attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings, individual art therapy sessions, and the delivery of an art therapy group. There may also be opportunities for team reflective practice and supervision of Trainee Art Psychotherapists, as well as involvement in service-related projects. The post holder will work closely alongside the wider Psychology team, which includes a Practitioner Psychologist and Assistant Psychologist for each ward. Job Responsibilities
The post holder will provide Art Therapy, including specialist assessments, group, and individual Art Therapy. Collaboration with professional colleagues is essential, offering advice and consultation while effectively working within multi-disciplinary teams. The post holder will contribute to clinical discussions and decision-making alongside the wider multidisciplinary team. Clinical supervision and consultation/advice will be provided in accordance with service needs, including holding reflective practice spaces for clinical teams. The post holder will undertake audit, outcome evaluation, and contribute to research and development within the art therapy service. We have close links with local universities, offer placements to trainees, and there may be opportunities to provide Clinical Supervision in this context. Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Honours degree in Art/Music/Drama/Dance or equivalent MA/MSc (or equivalent) in Art/Drama/Dance Movement Therapy HCPC Registered Further training and relevant CPD Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and skills in assessing clients for Arts Psychotherapies Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice, Clinical Governance, and research and audit Experience working with individuals and delivering group therapy Experience working with MDT Experience in Mental health settings Skills
Skills in applying psychodynamic formulations and theory to work with individuals, groups, and organizations Skills in communicating sensitive information and adapting communication as necessary Experience working with people who have experienced trauma Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. We welcome your application.
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