Neurologic Music Therapist

At STEPS Rehabilitation, our missionis to enable individuals to reach their fullest potential following catastrophic injury or illness, through expert, compassionate, and cutting-edge rehabilitation. We deliver bespoke, evidence-based therapies, led by an exceptional interdisciplinary team, to achieve the highest standards of recovery and life quality.

We build strong partnerships with clients, their families, and external professionals from the outset ensuring rehabilitation programmes, discharge planning, communication, and support are seamless from day one.

Our philosophy

We believe recovery is a truly collaborative journey, involving not only each individual but also their families and friends, who support their efforts every step of the way. Weengage everyone as much as they wish in this process.

By harnessing each persons unique drive and determination, alongside our clinical expertise, unwavering care, anda blend of cutting-edge technologies, traditional therapies, and comprehensive residential rehabilitation, we strive to achieve the best possible outcomes.

We provide the tools and support individuals need to challenge themselves and push their recovery to its fullest potential, empowering them not only to recover but to thrive.

A message from your Head of Department

As the NMT you play a key role in enabling clients to regain independence and enhance their experience of therapy whilst at STEPS.

Being part of the STEPS team means working collaboratively, supporting colleagues across disciplines, sharingknowledgeand always keeping the client at the centre of what we do.

Success in this role is measured not just by clinical outcomes, but by the compassion, professionalism, and teamwork undertaken each day.

The NMT team delivers both individual and group interventions,supporting clients withavariety ofcomplexneurologicaland complextraumapresentationsat various stages of rehabilitation and care.

Referrals are made based on clinical need, and music therapists contributetoclientcase reviews andinterdisciplinarydiscussionsasappropriate. Sessions are goal-oriented, tailored to each client'sneeds, and often delivered in collaboration withothertherapydisciplines to support integrated, person-centred care.

Our people

We know that exceptional care begins with exceptional people. Thats why weve built a specialist interdisciplinary team, who bring not only skill and experience, but real compassion to every interaction. We employ 180+ team members in both clinical positions and in business support roles and we are proud of the culture we have established where all team members share our philosophy, values and dedication to delivering excellent client care.

Our team is united by a common purpose, dedicated to continually learning from one another, and committed togiving their utmost for those we support.

We invest and nurture the development of our team, and through training, shared learning, and research, we give themthe tools to grow, stay inspired, and remain at the forefront of their area ofwork.

As a nationally recognised, multi-award-winning residential centre for neurological and complex trauma rehabilitation, we welcome individuals aged 16 and over from across the UK and beyond.

Our work sets benchmarks in clinical excellence, innovation, and research in neurorehabilitation.

This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties the post holder will be expected to fulfil.

To deliver a high-quality, evidence based Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) service to clients with diverse, complex presentations.

Manage a defined caseload using specialist assessment and treatment approaches, including Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) principles and Music Therapy approaches appropriate.

Engage in regular clinical supervision, NMT professional development credits and wider CPD to maintain professional standards in line with the NMT Academy, BAMT and HCPC requirements.

Contribute to the efficient running and development of the NMT service under guidance of the Lead NMT.

To undertake initial assessments, reviews and evaluation of Therapy strategies for residential clients from admission to discharge.

To be able to utilise highly developed therapeutic skills to support rehabilitation for clients presenting with a diverse range of neurological and complex trauma injuries.

To involve clients and carers/family in the development and delivery of goals within the rehabilitation plan.

Provide clinical leadership, support and guidance to other team members.

To adhere to and carry out individual client and departmental risk assessments.

To liaise effectively with appropriate members of the team regarding the progress of clients to optimise the outcome for each individual. This may include family and written reports to external bodies.

To act upon and expedite issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures.

To be compliant with the…