Job summary Inpatient Services for people with Intellectual Disabilities - Specialist Assessment and Treatment Services (SATs) & Adolescent Unit, Brooklands Hospital, Marston Green, Birmingham Music Therapist - Band 7, permanent - 0.6WTE An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Music Therapist to join the well-established Psychological Services team working within inpatient services for people with Intellectual Disabilities at Brooklands Hospital. The post holder will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting adults and young people in the Specialist Assessment and Treatment Service (SATS) and the Adolescent Service (CAMHS-LD). The successful post holder will have post qualification experience including working with individuals whose behaviour presents a challenge to services. Experience of working with individuals with a learning disability is essential whilst experience of working within an inpatient setting or similar would be beneficial. Main duties of the job Music Therapyinput is highly valued by the multi-disciplinary team and there is an emphasis on close MDT working with colleagues from psychology, psychiatry, nursing, speech & language therapy, occupational therapy, and teaching. In summary: Assessing service users for suitability for music therapy. Providing and evaluating the effectiveness of music therapy interventions. This is likely to include both individual and group interventions. Contributing or leading on aspects of service development, undertaking audit and research, training others as appropriate and needed, including facilitating placements for Music Therapy trainees. Working with external professionals to identify music therapy providers in the community for patients when this is assessed as an ongoing need following discharge. Contributing to psychological professions and allied health professional forums alongside being part of arts psychotherapy service developments within the trust. About us The SATS and CAMHS-LD inpatient services are specialist assessment and treatment services for young people and adults with a learning disability and additional needs, who, due to levels of risk and complexity, require assessment and treatment in a hospital setting. The work of the team aligns with the principles of trauma informed care and positive behavioural support. The SATS and CAMHS Psychological Services team are part of a wider Psychological Services team on the Brooklands site. The team is a well-established and supportive service and successful applicants will receive support to further develop their skills and knowledge, through good quality supervision and training opportunities. Supervision will be provided by an experienced Music Therapist from within the Directorate and there will be opportunities to work with other Music and Arts therapists within the Directorate. The successful applicant will be encouraged to develop links with Music Therapy training courses in order to develop opportunities for trainee music therapists within the service. Date posted 11 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rota Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 444-6707872-BL Job locations Brian Oliver Building Brooklands Hospital, Coleshill Road Marston Green, Birmingham B37 7HH Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the role, please see the attached job description and person specification which will give you an overview of the job role and requirements. Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the role, please see the attached job description and person specification which will give you an overview of the job role and requirements. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in music or other relevant training such as psychology, nursing, social work. MA/MSc or equivalent in music therapy training as a Music Therapist. Registration with HCPC as a Music Therapist Registered member of BAMT Evidence of continued professional development Experience Essential Recent experience of delivering music therapy assessment and intervention for young people and adults with learning disabilities and complex emotional, behavioural and mental health needs. Experience of delivering music therapy in inpatient settings. Experience of tailoring psychological assessment and intervention to individual needs. Experience of working and contributing effectively to multi-disciplinary and interagency working. Experience of collaborative goal setting and outcomes measurement as part of clinical intervention. Experience of developing and delivering training. Skills Essential High degree of skill in working with clients who struggle to express themselves verbally due to disability, trauma or other difficulties. Able to plan and implement evidence-based clinical interventions from referral to discharge. Understanding of the boundaries of role, professional experience and able to balance clinical autonomy and seeking guidance as required. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of wider context of the setting including relevant legislation, national and local guidance and frameworks. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in music or other relevant training such as psychology, nursing, social work. MA/MSc or equivalent in music therapy training as a Music Therapist. Registration with HCPC as a Music Therapist Registered member of BAMT Evidence of continued professional development Experience Essential Recent experience of delivering music therapy assessment and intervention for young people and adults with learning disabilities and complex emotional, behavioural and mental health needs. Experience of delivering music therapy in inpatient settings. Experience of tailoring psychological assessment and intervention to individual needs. Experience of working and contributing effectively to multi-disciplinary and interagency working. Experience of collaborative goal setting and outcomes measurement as part of clinical intervention. Experience of developing and delivering training. Skills Essential High degree of skill in working with clients who struggle to express themselves verbally due to disability, trauma or other difficulties. Able to plan and implement evidence-based clinical interventions from referral to discharge. Understanding of the boundaries of role, professional experience and able to balance clinical autonomy and seeking guidance as required. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of wider context of the setting including relevant legislation, national and local guidance and frameworks. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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 Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust Address Brian Oliver Building Brooklands Hospital, Coleshill Road Marston Green, Birmingham B37 7HH Employer's website https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)