Job summary
The Cambridgeshire Learning Disability Partnership (LDP) is an integrated health and social care service for adults with learning disabilities. We are seeking to recruit a HCPC registered Music Therapist to a permanent Band 6 post.
The successful applicant will be a vital part of an established Arts Therapy team, comprising both Art and Music Therapists. They will be an integral and active member of the Fenland multi-disciplinary team, one of the five teams for adults with learning disabilities across Cambridgeshire.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Music Therapist to be part of our motivated team. You will have experience relevant to working within a community based multi-disciplinary team supporting adults with learning disabilities. As an autonomous practitioner you will manage a specialist case load under the guidance of a specialist Arts Therapist. You will be providing assessment, therapy and monitoring of individuals and groups with a range of mental health and emotional difficulties and providing support for their carers.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive team of Arts Therapists. You will be employed by the NHS and all five teams are managed by Cambridgeshire County Council. You will have the chance to participate in the planning, development and evaluation of learning disability services including contributing to defined projects. Our service emphasises the importance of regular clinical and management supervision and has a clear on-going commitment to continued professional development and training.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of ourethnic minority andLGBTQ+ communities.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To participate in the delivery of a specialist Arts Therapy (Art or Music) service under the guidance of specialist band 7 Arts Therapist and the Lead Arts Therapist by managing a caseload of clients with complex learning disability
- To contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of learning disability services, including contributing to defined projects as delegated by the Lead Arts Therapist.
- To provide professional supervision to other staff /students asappropriate including appraisal and professional developmentparticularly mandatory training where appropriate.
- As an autonomous practitioner to manage a specialist case load, providing assessment, diagnoses, treatment and monitoring ofindividuals identified needs for adults with a learning disability.
- To participate in multi-disciplinary/ multi agency working within the LDP and with key partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To participate in the delivery of a specialist Arts Therapy (Art or Music) service under the guidance of specialist band 7 Arts Therapist and the Lead Arts Therapist by managing a caseload of clients with complex learning disability
- To contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of learning disability services, including contributing to defined projects as delegated by the Lead Arts Therapist.
- To provide professional supervision to other staff /students asappropriate including appraisal and professional developmentparticularly mandatory training where appropriate.
- As an autonomous practitioner to manage a specialist case load, providing assessment, diagnoses, treatment and monitoring ofindividuals identified needs for adults with a learning disability.
- To participate in multi-disciplinary/ multi agency working within the LDP and with key partners.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- MA in Art or Music Therapy/Psychotherapy or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Experince working within a Community MDT
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Effective written, presentation and verbal communication skills
- Ability to provide services in a variety of environments to meet the needs of the service user
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Awareness of current trends, legislation and guidance in support for people with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Knowledge of research methodologies
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel within a rural location
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- MA in Art or Music Therapy/Psychotherapy or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Experince working within a Community MDT
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Effective written, presentation and verbal communication skills
- Ability to provide services in a variety of environments to meet the needs of the service user
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Awareness of current trends, legislation and guidance in support for people with learning disabilities
Desirable
- Knowledge of research methodologies
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel within a rural location
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.
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.
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).
