Sessional Art Therapist

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Responsible to: Family Support and Art Therapy Co-ordinator Hours: Sessional hours as required Location:Fermanagh Therapeutic Cancer Support Centre Remuneration: £50.00 per hour About Cancer Focus Northern Ireland Cancer Focus NI is the local Northern Ireland cancer champion, supporting families who have been affected by cancer. Our Therapeutic Cancer Support Centres are staffed by experts in cancer care and provide a welcoming environment easily accessible by those living in the locality, providing free cancer support and information to both patients and their families or loved ones as they deal with a cancer diagnosis. We work closely with the NHS and the local community, striving to raise awareness of cancer prevention, and offering practical support and a confidential listening ear. Our ambition is to be there for anyone living with a cancer diagnosis in Northern Ireland, ensuring all can access expert support, advice and the help needed to have the best quality of life for both those with cancer and their families. About the Role Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are seeking to engage a qualified and experienced Art Therapist to deliver art therapy sessions for people whose lives have been affected by cancer. The sessions will be delivered at our new Therapeutic Cancer Support Centre in Fermanagh. Key Responsibilities To deliver art therapy sessions within Cancer Focus Northern Irelands Fermanagh Therapeutic Cancer Support Centre To deliver 1-1 art therapy sessions to clients impacted by cancer. These could be child or adult cases To facilitate time bound, art therapy groups as required To support in the development of a professional, comprehensive, holistic, art therapy service To assess the persons needs using person centred, evidence-based approaches To plan and implement therapeutic interventions or re-refer to other services as appropriate To assist with the evaluation of the effectiveness of the service through regular review and audit To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with shared goals, objectives, and vision To adhere to the Code of Ethics of Professional Practice of the British Association of Art Therapists and the standards of conduct, performance, and ethics of the health care professions council (HCPC) To participate in regular external clinical supervision, show evidence of indemnity insurance and self-employment status. Person Specification The below specification shows the essential skills, abilities, knowledge and/or qualifications required to be able to carry out the duties of this post. Therefore, please address in a covering letter, each criterion listed in the specification, drawing upon all of your experience, whether at work of on a voluntary basis. Essential Criteria Qualifications Registered Art Therapist with the Health Care Professions Council. Experience At least two years post qualification experience as an Art Therapist Experience of facilitating a range of groups Experience of working with patients with a cancer diagnosis and people impacted by cancer Demonstrable evidence of experience and ability to develop and build good working relationships with individuals and organisations Experience with administrative and ICT systems, including the use of databases. Skills Excellent Verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills Ability to work with participants with complex emotional and psychological needs Ability to plan, develop and facilitate groups Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries in all matters related to their work Ability to ethically work with risk and safeguarding issues Ability to build good working relationships with individuals and organisations To be IT proficient including in the use of spreadsheets and databases. Personal Qualities Committed to supporting people affected by cancer Committed to further learning and training Empathetic and supportive Ability to use own initiative Enthusiasm, drive and commitment to continuous improvement Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Other Access to an appropriate form of transport to facilitate occasional working at other locations across Northern Ireland. Desirable Criteria Qualifications Membership of the British Association of Art Therapists Additional Information Terms and Conditions The activities of this role meet the Access NI definition of regulated activity as outlined in the Access NI Code of Practice. Cancer Focus NI will obtain an Access NI Enhanced check for the successful individual. Applicants who have a criminal record will be treated fairly and not discriminated automatically because of a conviction or other information revealed. Applicants with criminal records will be reviewed in line with Cancer Focus Northern Irelands policy on the engagement of Ex-offenders. If there is any reason you cannot work in Regulated Activity, you must disclose this to us. Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has a written policy on the Secure Handling, Use, Storage and Retention of Disclosure information. Evidence of indemnity insurance and self-employment status. Evidence of professional qualifications. Evidence of appropriate vehicle documentation (i.e. driving licence and insurance cover) must be provided where the role necessitates travel on company business in own vehicle. Disability All applications are dealt with in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act. A person is disabled if they have, or have had, a physical or mental impairment which has, or has had, a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities. If you consider yourself to have a disability relevant to the role for which you are applying, please contact us so that we can process your application fairly, make any specific arrangements for your interview, and make any necessary reasonable adjustments or adaptations, or provide any aids to assist you in completing the duties of the role, if appointed. Equal Opportunities Cancer Focus NI is an Equal Opportunities Employer and all applications are considered strictly on the basis of merit. Application Process The closing date/time for submission of CV and cover letter is 5.00pm, 4th January 2026. Interview dates: Week commencing 12th January 2026 We are often unable to offer alternative interview dates. If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV and cover letter before this date/time to: or, mailed to: Human Resources, Cancer Focus NI, 40/44 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast, BT9 6DX We cannot accept applications received after the closing date/time. Application Guidance Notes Please ensure your CV is up-to-date and accurate. Cancer Focus NI will not make assumptions from the title of your post(s) or the nature of any employing organisation(s) as to your skills and experience gained. If you do not provide sufficient detail, including the appropriate dates needed to meet any eligibility criteria, your application may be rejected. ONLY the details provided by you in your CV and cover letter will be used for determining your eligibility for the post/shortlisting purposes. Skills: Art Therapy Group Facilitation Cancer Support Communication IT Literate
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