Job summary

We are seeking a qualified, HCPC registered dramatherapist to join the specialist Arts Therapies (art, drama & music) Team within Sirona's Adult Learning Disability Health Service (ALDHS). This is a temporary post for 7-8 months (dependant on start date) to cover a career break.

The learning disability service consists of three multi-disciplinary community teams: Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). These teams provide specialist health services directly to people with learning disabilities and their families/support networks, and indirectly by liaising with other services and offering support on how to work with people who have a learning disability and how to make reasonable adjustments. The community teams operate Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the arts therapies team, you will be a key part of a multi-disciplinary team and approach, which will include attending meetings and taking on MDT focused tasks.

You will work closely with other health colleagues to think holistically about the needs of people with learning disabilities and carry out in-depth assessments.

You will provide direct one to one therapeutic interventions to both adults and children, as well as providing specialist psychological expertise to staff / families and support networks.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.