Music Therapist

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Music Therapist to continue and expand the Music Therapy offer to adults with Learning Disabilities in Sheffield.,

• To assess, plan and implement music psychotherapy
• To evaluate clinical outcomes using measures recognised within the service and take part in the further development of evidence-based practice in music psychotherapy
• To liaise with staff from other disciplines
• To supervise music psychotherapy MS students on placement
• To participate in the planning, development and and evaluation of the music therapy service for adults with learning disabilities
• To act as a professional advisor for the arts psychotherapy service in relation to therapeutic practice, managerial issues, promotion of the service, supervisory and research issues
• To contribute to the maintenance and development of the arts therapies as a whole service within the Therapy Agency and Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
• To contribute to the Learning Disability Service on call rota as required
The LD Service operates from 8am to 8pm and staff will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and be able to travel independently across two bases: Firshill Rise and Grenoside Grange

At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.