Renovo Care Group

Music Therapist

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Job summary

Renovo Care Group provides high quality neurological treatment, supporting the best rehabilitation outcomes with our patients. We now have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Qualified Music Therapist to join our dynamic team and contribute to providing excellent care to our service users at our Hollanden Park Hospital. This permanent position is well suited for an individual who is looking to pursue a challenging rewarding career in Music therapy and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

This exciting position offers an opportunity as a Music Therapist to use your existing knowledge and skills, in a role in which you can take ownership of the well-being of our patients.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Music Therapy Clinical Lead, you will be a core member of the wider Allied Health Professions team. The purpose of this role is to deliver individual and group sessions to an ABI and TBI population according to evidence-based practice and in line with HCPC standards of proficiency.

Clinical supervision will be provided in house by the Music Therapy Lead.

You will be supporting the development of the wider staff group to provide a consistent therapeutic and rehabilitative approach.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To provide evidence-based Music Therapy assessment and treatment to an allocated caseload.
  • To provide 1:1 and group interventions to patients to address a range of needs.
  • Contribute to MDT care planning and review.
  • Plan sessions ensuring they are person-centred, taking into consideration service users’ preferences, cultural, ethnical, and religious background.

  • Plan patients’ timetables and keep timetables up to date.

  • Record sessions attended by each patient in a timely manner in interdisciplinary electronic records.
  • Monitor, evaluate and adapt ongoing clinical work according to each patient needs.

  • Comply with relevant codes of practice, such as the HCPC.

About us

Renovo specialises in the provision of care for people suffering from acute complex conditions related to, or caused by, acquired/traumatic brain injury and other neurological illnesses.

The hospital is set in 17-acres of stunning parkland offering unique and peaceful surroundings, ideal to maximise rehabilitation.

Our interdisciplinary teams provide programmes of treatment, care and interventions with a goal-based approach. Our specialist staff includes medical practitioners, registered general and mental health nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, activities coordinators, dieticians and rehabilitation assistants. Our teams work closely with patients, family members and other health professionals to support recovery and to promote independence.

Good transport links to London and across the South East and we offer free on-site parking.

Details

Date posted

02 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on experience within the role

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0087-23-0002

Job locations

Coldarbour Lane

Hildenborough

Tonbridge

Kent

TN11 9LE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Reporting To: Lead Music Therapist

Organisation: Renovo Care Group

Department / Area: Operations - Allied Health Professions

Band / Pay Rate: Broadly equivalent to NHS Band 6, depending on experience

Hours: 15 hours per week, inclusive of a 30 minute lunch each day

Location: Hildenborough, Kent

· To provide evidence-based Music Therapy assessment and treatment to an allocated caseload.

· To provide 1:1 and group interventions to patients to address a range of needs.

· Contribute to MDT care planning and review.

· Facilitate induction and other educational opportunities for new starters and external visitors to site.

· To provide training when required and if appropriate to junior members of staff.

· Contribute to audit and research as directed by the line manager.

· Plan sessions ensuring they are person-centred, taking into consideration service users’ preferences, cultural, ethnical, and religious background.

· Plan patients’ timetables and keep timetables up to date.

· Record sessions attended by each patient in a timely manner in interdisciplinary electronic records.

· Monitor, evaluate and adapt ongoing clinical work according to each patient needs.

· Attend clinical meetings and communicate with colleagues, external agencies, families and carers.

· Comply with relevant codes of practice, such as the HCPC.

· Maintain, clean and store equipment in a safe condition and attend to risk issues concerning its use.

· This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for an Enhanced Disclosure be made to the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reporting To: Lead Music Therapist

Organisation: Renovo Care Group

Department / Area: Operations - Allied Health Professions

Band / Pay Rate: Broadly equivalent to NHS Band 6, depending on experience

Hours: 15 hours per week, inclusive of a 30 minute lunch each day

Location: Hildenborough, Kent

· To provide evidence-based Music Therapy assessment and treatment to an allocated caseload.

· To provide 1:1 and group interventions to patients to address a range of needs.

· Contribute to MDT care planning and review.

· Facilitate induction and other educational opportunities for new starters and external visitors to site.

· To provide training when required and if appropriate to junior members of staff.

· Contribute to audit and research as directed by the line manager.

· Plan sessions ensuring they are person-centred, taking into consideration service users’ preferences, cultural, ethnical, and religious background.

· Plan patients’ timetables and keep timetables up to date.

· Record sessions attended by each patient in a timely manner in interdisciplinary electronic records.

· Monitor, evaluate and adapt ongoing clinical work according to each patient needs.

· Attend clinical meetings and communicate with colleagues, external agencies, families and carers.

· Comply with relevant codes of practice, such as the HCPC.

· Maintain, clean and store equipment in a safe condition and attend to risk issues concerning its use.

· This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for an Enhanced Disclosure be made to the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified in Music Therapy
  • Registered with the HCPC
  • BAMT Member
  • Educated to degree-level or equivalent
  • Evidence of CPD and continued learning

Desirable

  • degree in related field

Experience

Essential

  • Some experience in relevant health or social care setting is desirable, relevant qualifications in Music Therapy is essential to be considered for this role.

Desirable

  • Experience in delivering evidence-based practice, following best practice guidelines, using assessment tools and providing outcome measures.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards of professional practice
  • Experience of working in multi-disciplinary and/or Interdisciplinary teams
  • Experience of training, supporting and/or mentoring others

Capabilities

Essential

  • Able to contribute to the induction, training, and development of other staff
  • Able to contribute to Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) processes, including joint goal setting, IDT meetings, Review meetings and reports, and compiling outcome measures.
  • Skills and Capabilities
  • Able to utilise skills with patients who may have communication difficulties, and adapt ways of working appropriately
  • Consistently demonstrate excellent communication skills with all colleagues; and to deliver good written and verbal communication for patients, family members and external stakeholders
  • Computer literate and able to produce comprehensive reports
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified in Music Therapy
  • Registered with the HCPC
  • BAMT Member
  • Educated to degree-level or equivalent
  • Evidence of CPD and continued learning

Desirable

  • degree in related field

Experience

Essential

  • Some experience in relevant health or social care setting is desirable, relevant qualifications in Music Therapy is essential to be considered for this role.

Desirable

  • Experience in delivering evidence-based practice, following best practice guidelines, using assessment tools and providing outcome measures.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards of professional practice
  • Experience of working in multi-disciplinary and/or Interdisciplinary teams
  • Experience of training, supporting and/or mentoring others

Capabilities

Essential

  • Able to contribute to the induction, training, and development of other staff
  • Able to contribute to Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) processes, including joint goal setting, IDT meetings, Review meetings and reports, and compiling outcome measures.
  • Skills and Capabilities
  • Able to utilise skills with patients who may have communication difficulties, and adapt ways of working appropriately
  • Consistently demonstrate excellent communication skills with all colleagues; and to deliver good written and verbal communication for patients, family members and external stakeholders
  • Computer literate and able to produce comprehensive reports

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Renovo Care Group

Address

Coldarbour Lane

Hildenborough

Tonbridge

Kent

TN11 9LE


Employer's website

https://www.renovocare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Renovo Care Group

Address

Coldarbour Lane

Hildenborough

Tonbridge

Kent

TN11 9LE


Employer's website

https://www.renovocare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

HR Department

kerry.booth@renovocare.co.uk

01732833924

Details

Date posted

02 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on experience within the role

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0087-23-0002

Job locations

Coldarbour Lane

Hildenborough

Tonbridge

Kent

TN11 9LE


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