Music Therapist

Job summary

Band 6 Music Therapist - Stroke Rehabilitation DBTH.

**2 year fixed term**

This is a truly unique role developed to deliver music therapy to Doncaster and Bassetlaw patients receiving rehabilitation following stroke.

The successful applicant will be pioneering the addition of Music Therapy to the current high functioning MDT working cross the stroke pathway in Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Trust (DBTH).

The successful applicant will deliver and evaluate specialist Music therapy interventions for inpatient stroke rehabilitation patients and in turn support a future business case for music therapy to become an integral component of the Doncaster stroke pathway.

We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative Music therapist with a 'can-do' attitude and a 'drive' to develop service for stroke patients at DBTH.

Main duties of the job

To provide music therapy for adults admitted for inpatient stroke rehabilitation at The Fred and Ann Green Rehabilitation Centre, part of Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS foundation trust. To assess clients / patients - to plan and implement Music Therapy on an individual and a group basis. To take part in the development and implementation of evidence-based practice for Music Therapy at The Fred and Ann Green Rehabilitation centre. To support in the planning, development, and evaluation of the music therapy pilot service to inform a sustainable, long term business case across the Doncaster Stroke pathway.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop , Belong and Thrive , Here .

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including: o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in the delivery of music therapy assessments and interventions within the field of inpatient rehabilitation Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Experience of audit and research

Desirable

Working in the NHS, ideally bed based environment

Qualifications / Training / Eligibility

Essential

Postgraduate Diploma/ in Music Psychotherapy HCPC registration

Desirable

Membership of the British Association of Music Therapists

Interpersonal skills

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work develop excellent working relationships Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Good problem solving skills Ability to present information in a clear accurate and logical manner

Organisational Skills

Essential

Ability to work flexibly and prioritise to ensure duty of care. Ability to prioritise and manage own caseload.

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