NHS
Community Kaleidoscope Music Therapist
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Job Description
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- Passionate about working with children and families affected by life-limiting conditions.
- Organised, flexible, and responsive to the individual needs of patients and families.
- Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
- An excellent communicator, both written and verbal
- Compassionate, with a strong sense of empathy and respect
- IT literate - experience using SystmOne is desirable (training provided)
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
- HCPC Registered as a Music Therapist
- MA training in Music Therapy (or equivalent)
- Advanced musical skills
- Membership of The British Association for Music Therapy
- Research project experience (as part of music therapy training) which links to the area of children's health
- Experience of working with a range of professionals across health, social care, or education settings
- Experience of music therapy work which actively involves parents and/or carers in music therapy sessions
- Recent experience of joint working with other professionals
- Experience of providing teaching and training to professionals and carers on the benefits of music making and music therapy oExperience of presentation of clinical case studies work to other professionals
- Ability to communicate effectively in an often highly emotive clinical setting and identify and assess risk accordingly.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other professionals, parents, and children of all ages and abilities.
- IT and numeracy skills
- HCPC Registered as a Music Therapist
- MA training in Music Therapy (or equivalent)
- Advanced musical skills
- Membership of The British Association for Music Therapy
- Research project experience (as part of music therapy training) which links to the area of children's health
- Experience of working with a range of professionals across health, social care, or education settings
- Experience of music therapy work which actively involves parents and/or carers in music therapy sessions
- Recent experience of joint working with other professionals
- Experience of providing teaching and training to professionals and carers on the benefits of music making and music therapy oExperience of presentation of clinical case studies work to other professionals
- Ability to communicate effectively in an often highly emotive clinical setting and identify and assess risk accordingly.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other professionals, parents, and children of all ages and abilities.
- IT and numeracy skills
Job summary
Are you a passionate and creative Music Therapist looking to make a difference in the lives of children with life-limiting conditions and complex needs?We are excited to offer a newly developed opportunity for a skilled and compassionate Community Kaleidoscope Music Therapist to join our Specialist Palliative Care Team - Inner Division within our Children's Community Nursing Service.
This is a unique post offering 18 hours per week, worked flexibly across three days. The role will involve delivering specialist music therapy assessments and evidence-based interventions to children in their homes and community settings, while working closely with families and the multidisciplinary team.
This post is particularly suited to a therapist looking to consolidate their skills and grow within a dynamic and forward-thinking service.
We are seeking someone who is:
Excellent support will be provided including clinical supervision, regular managerial supervision, CPD opportunities.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist music therapy assessment and intervention, maintain up to date records and use evidence-based principles and current best practice.
To offer vital support to children and young people with complex medical and developmental needs.
To work within a range of community settings, this would include Palliative Care/Kaleidoscope service, within a home and community and clinic settings.
To be involved in specific projects as delegated by Kaleidoscope Lead.
To offer home and community-based sessions tailored to the needs of children with life-limiting conditions and their families.
To deliver both individual and group block of music therapy tailored to address specific therapeutic needs identified by the multidisciplinary team and family.
To support the running of the Kaleidoscope Palliative Care Team, for children with complex care and palliative needs, working in conjunction with the Kaleidoscope Palliative Care Team, Children's Community Nursing Team, and Social Services Child Development Services.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Details
Date posted
30 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
824-INNER-7152221
Job locations
The Medical Centre
7E Woodfield Road
London
W9 3XZ
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Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job responsibilities
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Qualifications
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Desirable
Experience
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Skills
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Qualifications
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Experience
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Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
The Medical Centre
7E Woodfield Road
London
W9 3XZ
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
The Medical Centre
7E Woodfield Road
London
W9 3XZ
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.