Art Psychotherapist in Palliative and End of Life Care
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and registered Art Psychotherapist to join the Palliative Care team in Ceredigion. The role aims to provide face to face and online Art Psychotherapy intervention to Palliative Care patients, carers and family members and to accept referrals from diagnosis to end of life. The position offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified practitioner with some experience in Bereavement and End of life.
Main duties of the job
Delivering one to one and group Art Therapy sessions to adult service users and their adult carers/family members. Evaluating andimplementing high quality specialist Art psychotherapeutic work including:
- Providing an efficient, effective comprehensive psychodynamic Art Psychotherapy service, for adults who have diagnoses of lifelimiting illnesses and onwards to the end of life.
- Assessing and formulating therapy plans, including working with anticipatory grief, and limited bereavement support wherenecessary. Referring on to relevant services as needed.Developing and co-ordinating the Art Therapy service in Ceredigion.
- Contribute to the ongoing programme of training for staff arranged by palliative care team.
- Supervising Art Therapy students.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Details
Date posted
22 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
100-AHP116-1225
Job locations
Ty Geraint
Caradog Road
Aberystwyth
SY23 1ER
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 13/01/2026.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 13/01/2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification in Art Therapy to Master's level or equivalent which includes creative processes working with group dynamics, psychodynamic processes within the creative therapeutic relationship
- State registered Art Psychotherapist with HCPC
- Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
- Good Knowledge of relevant theories, practice and research in the fields of psychodynamic art therapy and ability to apply them to relevant work situations
Desirable
- Registered with BAAT and abides by BAAT's Code of Ethics
- Other related psychological qualifications
- Experience/qualification demonstrating evidence of service development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adult patients and their families in Palliative and End of life care
- Experience of working with life limiting illness and loss
- Experience of providing and receiving supervision
Other
Essential
- Able to travel
- Able to work from home
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification in Art Therapy to Master's level or equivalent which includes creative processes working with group dynamics, psychodynamic processes within the creative therapeutic relationship
- State registered Art Psychotherapist with HCPC
- Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
- Good Knowledge of relevant theories, practice and research in the fields of psychodynamic art therapy and ability to apply them to relevant work situations
Desirable
- Registered with BAAT and abides by BAAT's Code of Ethics
- Other related psychological qualifications
- Experience/qualification demonstrating evidence of service development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adult patients and their families in Palliative and End of life care
- Experience of working with life limiting illness and loss
- Experience of providing and receiving supervision
Other
Essential
- Able to travel
- Able to work from home
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Ty Geraint
Caradog Road
Aberystwyth
SY23 1ER
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Ty Geraint
Caradog Road
Aberystwyth
SY23 1ER
Employer's website
Salary range
- £48,527 - £55,532 per year