We are seeking an innovative Head of Art Therapy with extensive clinical experience to join our service at consultant level. This pivotal role will contribute to the ongoing development of Art Therapy and psychological therapies across our Trust.
As a Consultant Art Therapist, you will help shape the future of Oxleas' psychological therapy services, demonstrating leadership in clinical practice, service development, supervision, training, and management. Your expertise will enhance the quality and reach of our services, ensuring the delivery of evidence-based care to service users, their families, and support networks. You will also develop and support training for staff working with service users’ support networks, including families and carers.
Oxleas is committed to staff support and development. You will receive regular clinical and professional supervision and will be supported in developing your clinical and leadership skills as part of your career progression.
Our Director of Therapies, Neil Springham (Art Therapist), holds a Board-level role with psychological therapies central to our work. Oxleas has a strong reputation as an excellent place to work, being listed as one of The Sunday Times top ten large organisations to work for in 2025, and winner of the 2023 HSJ Trust of the Year Award. We value our culturally diverse workforce and shared values of kindness, fairness, and caring. Our Psychological Therapy services are highly regarded within the Trust, with our Chief of Therapies, Neil Springham, serving on the Board alongside other senior leaders.
This role collaborates with a respected professional leadership team, including senior Psychological Therapy and AHP colleagues. You will focus on developing and delivering Art Therapy across the Trust and providing clinical input to our Bexley AMH community teams.
You will lead Art Therapy initiatives, foster a supportive environment respecting diverse perspectives, and implement innovative approaches to maintain high standards of patient care.
If you believe you possess the qualities we seek, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional psychological care.
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services in community and secure settings, including community health, mental health care, and services for people with learning disabilities. Our multidisciplinary teams serve people of all ages across over 125 sites in South England, including hospitals, clinics, prisons, and community settings.
Our purpose is "To Improve Lives By Providing The Best Possible Care To Our Patients And Their Families", supported by our core values:
* We’re Kind
* We’re Fair
* We Listen
* We Care
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Sian Critchley-Robbins
Job title: Head of Psychological Therapies
Email: sian.critchley-robbins@nhs.net
Telephone: 07769361305
#J-18808-Ljbffr