Job Description

Hello applicants, my name is Ellie Varney and I am the Principal Allied Health Professional for Great Yarmouth and Waveney and a Play Therapist by profession. I am pleased to be advertising this post within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Great Yarmouth and Waveney. Arts and Creative Therapies have been an integral part of the CAMHS Team for many years and the successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing assessment and treatment to young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
The Team are based at Northgate Hospital in Great Yarmouth and Meridian House in Lowestoft, with some flexibility around hybrid working.
Main duties of the job
The Team are looking for an experienced Arts or Creative Therapist who are interested in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and are able to support the core functions of the team alongside their specialism.
We would be interested in accepting applications from the following professions;

• Art Therapy
• Dance Movement Psychotherapy
• Drama Therapy
• Music Therapy
• Play Therapy

Applicants must have a Master's Degree in the above professions (or a Post Graduate Diploma with significant post qualifying experience working with complex young people/in mental health settings). Applicants must also hold either;

• HCPC registration or
• Be on a Professional Standards Authority approved register (i.e. BAPT, ADMP, PTUK, BACP)

The main duties of the job will be;

• Undertaking assessments of suitability for their area of therapy
• Working individually with young people
• Group work or parent child work related to their therapy (i.e. filial therapy, CPRT etc.

Additionally, clinicians within the CAMHS team are required to;

• Offer initial assessments of young people coming into the service
• Provide engagement and psychoeducation work with young people and their families where needed.
• Liaise with external agencies, such as Children's Services and schools
• Understand and be able to manage risk whilst working with young people who are experiencing suicidal ideation or self-harm
• Be able to recognise Safeguarding issues and act on these appropriately.

About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year gross per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
246-GYW7511887
Job locations
Northgate Hospital
Great Yarmouth
NR30 1BU
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you can expect from the Team and Service;

• A robust induction with clear learning objectives
• A clinical supervisor within the team as well as supervision for your Arts/Creative Therapy.
• A supportive and welcoming team who meet together weekly
• Access to rooms that are suitable for Art and Creative Therapy in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft.
• Opportunity to be involved in Service Development, both at team level and within the Allied Health Professional Clinical Networks.
• Support from the Lead Allied Health Professional and Principal Allied Health Professional within Great Yarmouth and Waveney.

The Team are managed by Clair Szemis who shared that "We are a compassionate and well respected team within the CAMHS service line. We have strong, shared team values and ensure that we maintain and caring and supportive work environment for our staff, maintaining a safe base, from which we can provide high quality care to our young people and their families.
We work with children, young people (0-14 years) and their families, with the principal objectives of providing mental health assessment and short-term therapeutic interventions alongside consultation and training. Our service sits within the 'Getting More Help' of the THRIVE model"
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with colleagues from health, education, social care teams and the voluntary sector as well as other Teams within the Trust - such as the Youth Mental Health Service and the Looked After and Adopted Children's CAMHS Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you can expect from the Team and Service;

• A robust induction with clear learning objectives
• A clinical supervisor within the team as well as supervision for your Arts/Creative Therapy.
• A supportive and welcoming team who meet together weekly
• Access to rooms that are suitable for Art and Creative Therapy in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft.
• Opportunity to be involved in Service Development, both at team level and within the Allied Health Professional Clinical Networks.
• Support from the Lead Allied Health Professional and Principal Allied Health Professional within Great Yarmouth and Waveney.

The Team are managed by Clair Szemis who shared that "We are a compassionate and well respected team within the CAMHS service line. We have strong, shared team values and ensure that we maintain and caring and supportive work environment for our staff, maintaining a safe base, from which we can provide high quality care to our young people and their families.
We work with children, young people (0-14 years) and their families, with the principal objectives of providing mental health assessment and short-term therapeutic interventions alongside consultation and training. Our service sits within the 'Getting More Help' of the THRIVE model"
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with colleagues from health, education, social care teams and the voluntary sector as well as other Teams within the Trust - such as the Youth Mental Health Service and the Looked After and Adopted Children's CAMHS Team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Masters in Art/Dance/Drama/Music or Play Therapy (or PGDiploma with additional experience)

Experience
Essential

• Experience working with young people with significant complexity or mental health difficulties
• Evidence of providing all aspects of Play Psychotherapy to clients, carers, and significant others.

Desirable

• Group work in mental health.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Masters in Art/Dance/Drama/Music or Play Therapy (or PGDiploma with additional experience)

Experience
Essential

• Experience working with young people with significant complexity or mental health difficulties
• Evidence of providing all aspects of Play Psychotherapy to clients, carers, and significant others.

Desirable

• Group work in mental health.

Skills Required