Job summary
This is an exciting new opportunity to work alongside our Specialist Neurologic Music Therapist to support the clients Rehabilitation journey at STEPS. There is a dedicated music room, with a baby grand piano and a range of instruments and technology to support clients therapy sessions. Neurologic therapy is delivered in groups, as individual sessions and in collaboration with therapists from different disciplines. This provides a wealth of different experiences to develop many skills with opportunities to develop within the role.
Benefits
While you are supporting our clients through their journey, STEPS will support you with a fantastic benefits package:
- Discounted travel pass scheme
- Company sick pay scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement of 33 days holiday (pro rata)
- Life assurance scheme (four times your annual salary)
- Private medical cover
- Critical Illness Cover (three times your annual salary)
- Income protection scheme (75% in the case of illness or incapacity for up to five years)
- Paid time to complete mandatory training
- Free specialist internal training
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Blue light card
- Vivup benefits platform
- Access to support 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme
- 1% employee pension contribution with 7% employer contribution
- Benefit from supernumerary shifts as part of onboarding before commencing with your usual shift pattern
Main duties of the job
You will provide high quality therapy input to our
clients under the direction of registered, qualified Neurologic Music
Therapist. To work as a key member of the inter-disciplinary team with clients
throughout their journey in a manner aligned with STEPS values and behaviours.
The post holder will contribute to the aims and
outcomes of the service by providing support and assistance to the Neurologic
Music Therapist within the team.
The post holder will enable, support and assist
clients who are receiving individual treatment programmes which have been
agreed with and planned by the Neurologic Music Therapist.
About us
STEPS is a purpose-built 23-bedroom, unique rehabilitation facility,
able to deliver high-quality care from a range of medical and rehabilitation
specialists on Abbeydale Road, Sheffield. It is a unique environment that
provides rehabilitation to clients who have suffered serious injuries and
debilitating neurological illnesses.
STEPS has been designed to feel non-clinical, comfortable and homely and
we hope you will agree STEPS is like no other care facility you will have
worked in. Our specialists work collaboratively under one roof and clients can
access a wide range of therapies and specialist robotic and VR rehabilitation
equipment. You will be working within our interdisciplinary team comprised of Consultants
in rehabilitation medicine; spinal injuries, amputations, anaesthetics, plastic
surgery and pain management, physiotherapists; occupational therapists; speech
and language therapists; neuro-psychologists; neurologic music therapist;
prosthetic and orthotic specialists and amongst other nurses experienced in
complex care. This is an excellent opportunity to develop professionally and
expand your experience in an exceptional setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities
- To implement and monitor individual rehabilitation plans and focused Neurologic Music Therapy programmes for our clients providing suitable feedback to members of the interdisciplinary team, in particular to the Neurologic Music Therapist.
- To assist therapists in treating clients or to work independently with clients as needed.
- To assist the Neurologic Music Therapy service in the development of resources for clients to support their rehabilitation. This includes administration tasks.
- To explain therapy intervention in a motivating way under the guidance of the treating therapy team
- Establish a relationship of trust and respect with clients which will enable them to discuss their issues in an open and honest manner.
- Work in a sensitive and tactful manner with clients and carers/family during distressing circumstances whilst being aware of their physical, mental and emotional conditions, needs, choices and concerns.
- To maintain accurate and contemporaneous notes according to STEPS standards recording client progress in the case notes.
- To provide support and guidance to other members of the interdisciplinary team, including the Rehabilitation Assistants and student therapists
- To work collaboratively with and under the direction of the Neurologic Music Therapist and other members of the therapy team in joint working to support the running of therapy groups and classes.
- To contribute to service development initiatives and promote high quality care for clients at all times
- To escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures
- To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures
- To participate in clinical audits and research as and when directed by a supervising therapist as appropriate
- To carry out tasks required to maintain safety, cleanliness and tidiness of all therapy areas
- To collect regular feedback from clients and take appropriate action
- To participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role
- To undertake duties and responsibilities as defined in the work plan
- Be aware of safeguarding duties and responsibilities.
- To contribute to the weekend therapy provision
- This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities
- To implement and monitor individual rehabilitation plans and focused Neurologic Music Therapy programmes for our clients providing suitable feedback to members of the interdisciplinary team, in particular to the Neurologic Music Therapist.
- To assist therapists in treating clients or to work independently with clients as needed.
- To assist the Neurologic Music Therapy service in the development of resources for clients to support their rehabilitation. This includes administration tasks.
- To explain therapy intervention in a motivating way under the guidance of the treating therapy team
- Establish a relationship of trust and respect with clients which will enable them to discuss their issues in an open and honest manner.
- Work in a sensitive and tactful manner with clients and carers/family during distressing circumstances whilst being aware of their physical, mental and emotional conditions, needs, choices and concerns.
- To maintain accurate and contemporaneous notes according to STEPS standards recording client progress in the case notes.
- To provide support and guidance to other members of the interdisciplinary team, including the Rehabilitation Assistants and student therapists
- To work collaboratively with and under the direction of the Neurologic Music Therapist and other members of the therapy team in joint working to support the running of therapy groups and classes.
- To contribute to service development initiatives and promote high quality care for clients at all times
- To escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures
- To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures
- To participate in clinical audits and research as and when directed by a supervising therapist as appropriate
- To carry out tasks required to maintain safety, cleanliness and tidiness of all therapy areas
- To collect regular feedback from clients and take appropriate action
- To participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role
- To undertake duties and responsibilities as defined in the work plan
- Be aware of safeguarding duties and responsibilities.
- To contribute to the weekend therapy provision
- This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths grade C equivalent or above
- NVQ II in a relevant and related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience/qualification
- Music GCSE & A Level or equivalent
- Be able to play an instrument to grade 5 or equivalent level
Desirable
- Degree in a music/care/psychology/ related subject
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in rehabilitation or other relevant experience
- IT experience including Microsoft Office packages
- Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems/data management/complaints/untoward incidents
Desirable
- Experience of working with Neurologic Music Therapists and/or Music Therapists
- Experience of working with people who have had/have a life changing illness or injury
- Experience of working with groups
- Experience singing/performing with a choir
- Experience of audit functions
- Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of the Data Protection Act
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- A demonstrable inclusive and engaging approach to client care
- Able to form relationships with colleagues, understanding the importance of interdisciplinary working
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to adapt communication styles as needed
- Creative and innovative approach, inclusive and engaging approach to client care
- Dynamic and flexible to respond to the needs of the service as required
- A good listener, empathic and compassionate
- Enthusiastic and positive approach
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of team working
- Confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent communicator both written and verbal / demonstrate excellent listening skills
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
- Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of interdisciplinary working
- Able to tolerate sustained physical effort for the majority of duties (e.g. moving and handling clients)
- Ability to work independently
- Able to work under pressure
- Flexible
Desirable
- Confident to sing during individual/group therapy sessions
- Presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths grade C equivalent or above
- NVQ II in a relevant and related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience/qualification
- Music GCSE & A Level or equivalent
- Be able to play an instrument to grade 5 or equivalent level
Desirable
- Degree in a music/care/psychology/ related subject
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in rehabilitation or other relevant experience
- IT experience including Microsoft Office packages
- Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems/data management/complaints/untoward incidents
Desirable
- Experience of working with Neurologic Music Therapists and/or Music Therapists
- Experience of working with people who have had/have a life changing illness or injury
- Experience of working with groups
- Experience singing/performing with a choir
- Experience of audit functions
- Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of the Data Protection Act
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- A demonstrable inclusive and engaging approach to client care
- Able to form relationships with colleagues, understanding the importance of interdisciplinary working
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to adapt communication styles as needed
- Creative and innovative approach, inclusive and engaging approach to client care
- Dynamic and flexible to respond to the needs of the service as required
- A good listener, empathic and compassionate
- Enthusiastic and positive approach
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of team working
- Confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent communicator both written and verbal / demonstrate excellent listening skills
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
- Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of interdisciplinary working
- Able to tolerate sustained physical effort for the majority of duties (e.g. moving and handling clients)
- Ability to work independently
- Able to work under pressure
- Flexible
Desirable
- Confident to sing during individual/group therapy sessions
- Presentation skills
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.
