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 Therapy input 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.
1. Assessing service users for suitability for music therapy.
2. Providing and evaluating the effectiveness of music therapy interventions, including both individual and group interventions.
3. 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.
4. Working with external professionals to identify music therapy providers in the community for patients when this is assessed as an ongoing need following discharge.
5. 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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Address
Brian Oliver Building
Brooklands Hospital, Coleshill Road
Marston Green, Birmingham
B37 7HH
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