Job summary This is an exciting part time (22.5 hours) opportunity for a Dramatherapist with experience of working with clients with mental health issues to add to their portfolio. They would be based at The Briars, a beautiful building in lovely grounds, alongside other arts therapists in a fully equipped therapy space. There is also scope to work therapeutically in the grounds. Main duties of the job This is maternity cover for 9 months from September. The role would involve a short induction period and then going straight into the provision of Dramatherapy to clients from the waiting list, so previous experience in mental health would be essential. Clinical and management supervision will be provided. About us About Devon Partnership Trust We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do. Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Job Purpose The principal purpose of the job is to improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people within the post holders specialist field of practice. This will be achieved in this post through undertaking the following areas of responsibility: 1. Providing a Psychological Therapy service to people as a key component of services provided by Devon Partnership Trust 2. Providing local clinical leadership, co-ordination and supervision for trainees and volunteers employed by or attached to the psychology and Psychological Therapies service, under the general direction and supervision of the Professional Lead Carrying a specialist caseload of clients, and providing advice and consultancy to patients, family members, carers and professionals. 3. The post holder will be supported by senior colleagues within their specialist field. The post holder will be expected to make good use of the expertise of others within the service to further develop their clinical skills with this client group. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service / local team. 4. The post holder will receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance to Trust policy and to Professional Practice Guidelines set out by their professional association. They will observe and abide by all relevant Professional Codes of Conduct and Practice including the British Psychological Society. The post holder will be fully registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a condition of employment.