Head Art Therapist
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Position Overview & Specifications
1. To be responsible for all operational aspects of the Arts Therapies Service within the TLSS/C&H and ensure that clear systems and pathways are in place and working effectively for management and productivity
1. To lead in the development of the Arts Therapies service, including proposing and implementing service developments within the area served by the team and in liaison with the identified member of the Directorate Management Team, Trust Strategic Lead for Occupational Therapy and Professional Head for Arts Therapies and other Head Arts Therapists in the Trust.
1. To manage and supervise the Arts Therapists and trainee Arts Therapists across TLSS
2. To provide specialist Arts Therapies assessment and treatment for clinical caseloads
3. To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of the Arts Therapies service and to understand and contribute research and quality improvement in relevant specialist fields.
1. To establish and maintain good working relationships with all other operational and clinical managers in both inpatient and community settings
Head Art Therapist
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Head Art Psychotherapist for City and Hackney Mental Health Services. This is a permanent post replacing a long established potholder. This is an exciting time for the service and the successful candidate will be part of the leadership team leading on several exciting projects during. An excellent developmental post for the right candidate.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £48,526 - £54,619 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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