Job overview
An exciting opportunity to work with children and young people through music has arisen. We are looking for an individual with experience of using music therapy interventions to support patients through their therapeutic journey.
You will be proficient in delivering high quality music therapy to children and young people. Experienced in conducting assessments and developing goal oriented, evidence-based interventions.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to collaborate with MDT’s and external agencies, contribute to audits, research and service development, maintain accurate records, work in demanding environments including clinics, schools and homes and respond to emotionally distressing situations whilst ensuring safeguarding of children and vulnerable individuals.
Working for our organisation
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
· Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
· 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
· A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
· A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
· Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
· NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
· An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
· Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Degree or equivalent in Music
2. Master’s level qualification in Music Therapy
3. HCPC registration as Music Therapist
4. Evidence of post qualification training
Desirable criteria
5. •Membership of a special interest group
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Experience at managing own caseload
7. Experience of Music Therapy individual assessment and interventions relevant to this client group
8. Experience of using clinical supervision effectively
9. Ability to work flexibly and responsively, providing individual or group assessment and interventions
10. Good communication skills in emotive contexts
11. Ability to assess suitability for music therapy and make evidence-based recommendations
12. Ability to offer Music Therapy interventions to meet the needs of individual and groups with complex needs, including those with complex communication needs
13. Ability to identify, monitor and evaluate Music Therapy goals with patients to support recovery and wellbeing
Desirable criteria
14. Experience of working in the NHS or in health settings
15. Experience of working in Paediatrics and acute hospital settings
16. Experience of working in in with teenagers and young people in an acute hospital setting
17. Knowledge and experience of music technology and song writing
18. Guitar and/or keyboard skills