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Creative Therapist | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 12 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,148 - £52,809 pror ata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2024 |
| Location: | York, YO31 8JR |
| Company: | York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6521917/419-6521917-CT-M |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative therapist (art therapist, drama therapist or Music therapist) to lead a 6 months Pilot project to work as part of one integrated community stroke service.
The Creative Therapist will provide assessment and intervention to Stroke patients who are identified as requiring level 2 Psychological care. Alongside 1:1 interventions, the creative therapist will establish, run and evaluate a group intervention session.
The Creative Therapist will attend the ICSS multi-disciplinary team meetings and add to discussions, problem solving and advocating for the patient, using a Psychological Framework. The Creative Therapist will have access to a mentor for the duration of the pilot. The pilot aims to identify the benefits, challenges and outcomes of a Creative Therapist working within an ICSS with particular focus on the impact of closing the gap in access to Psychological care.
If you are keen for a new challenge and want to make a difference to patients dealing with life after stroke we would love to hear from you.
If you wish to apply for this post as a Secondment opportunity, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying.
Our Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/managerat interview stage.
• A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityou application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, thisremainsour best defence to protect our patients,ourselvesand everyone else.
This advert closes on Monday 26 Aug 2024
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