Part-Time Music Therapist for Dementia Care

MHA; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

CPD support

Counselling & wellbeing support

Flexible annual leave options

Discounts (Blue Light Card)

Job summary

MHA seeks a compassionate Music Therapist to deliver high-quality music therapy for older people across Brookfield, Oxford and The Homestead, Carterton. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to promote self-expression, dignity and quality of life through individual and group sessions.

The role includes developing treatment plans, maintaining records, and contributing to service development. A Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Music Therapy and HCPC registration are required; BAMT registration is

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma or MA in Music Therapy.
• Registration with HCPC.
• Strong musical skills with grounding harmonic instrument.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group music therapy sessions tailored to residents’ needs, including those with dementia.
• Establish and develop open music therapy groups with residents, relatives and carers.
• Carry out assessments and develop treatment programmes.
• Maintain accurate notes and reports in line with policies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues and advise on therapeutic use of music.

Skills

Musical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

Postgraduate Diploma or MA in Music Therapy

HCPC registration

BAMT registration (desirable)

Job description

MHA seeks a compassionate Music Therapist to deliver high-quality music therapy for older people across Brookfield, Oxford and The Homestead, Carterton. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to promote self-expression, dignity and quality of life through individual and group sessions.

The role includes developing treatment plans, maintaining records, and contributing to service development. A Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Music Therapy and HCPC registration are required; BAMT registration is