Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF)
Update 14/11/2006
The 'local' and 'national' libraries that act as a database / store for all of the KSF post outlines that have been agreed across the NHS are now accessible on the web, and the website address is:
www.e-ksf.org (separate website from e-ksfnow.org)
It should be accessible to all staff working within the NHS.
Guidelines
These Guidelines have been written in consultation with members of the BAAT Council and Union representatives of Amicus, and senior members of Music and Drama therapy. They are guidelines ONLY and not to be seen as a definitive rule to all art psychotherapy, arts therapies posts. Job descriptions for each of us will contain some variations when seen collectively on a national level, however, it is hoped that the advice and guidance set out by BAAT and Amicus on Agenda for Change was consulted by all to set a base-line for roles, responsibilities and duties for NHS posts of all levels. The Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) and its Review Process dove-tails into Agenda for Change, and it is therefore advisable that all art psychotherapists / arts therapists who are employed within the NHS become acquainted with the basic principles of both structures.
Click below to download the guidelines in full:
KSF Guidelines (doc)
KSF Guidelines (pdf)
And two further documents you may find useful:
Frequently asked questions on the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF)
KSF FAQs.pdf
Here is the main document published by the Department of Health on the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF). Note: this is a large file (753KB) as the document runs to 274 pages.
KSF Handbook.pdf
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