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INFORMATION PACK FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE POST OF

MUSIC THERAPIST – PERMANENT CONTRACT

Dear Applicant,

Please find enclosed an application pack for the post of Music Therapist, which contains the following items:

Section 1: Background to Every Day Harmony, Music TherapySection 2: Job Description Section 3: Essential and Tested CriteriaSection 4: Vacancy Application Form Section 5: Monitoring Form

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY

1. Your application pack contains information about Every Day Harmony, Music Therapy (EDH), the job vacancy and the person required. You should read these carefully to ensure that the job and conditions are suitable.

2. You must complete section 4 [the Application Form] accurately and return it by email or by post marked Private & Confidential to: The Chief Executive, Every Day Harmony, Music Therapy, Unit 4 McKibbin House, Eastbank Road, Carryduff, Belfast BT8 8BD, by the date and time indicated below.

3. Those requiring an alternative form of application should contact the Chief Executive by telephoning 028 90 814417 for further details.

4. It is your responsibility to ensure that sufficient information and examples, demonstrating your experience are provided to enable a short-listing panel to assess your suitability for this post.

5. Applications, CVs and attached sheets: - Applications must be completed legibly and returned on or before 5 November 2019,

not later than 12 noon, by e-mail to [email protected] or by post to the address as stated at 2 above, to arrive before the closing date/time as stated.

- Please Note: Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.- Only information provided on the application form will be considered by the Short-

listing panel - CVs will not be considered.- Attached sheets will only be considered where they are continuation sheets of a

section of the application form where insufficient room was available to include all the necessary details. However, candidates should aim to be concise in completing the application form and should adhere to the word limit in each section.

6. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that Section 4 is fully and clearly completed and returned. Your Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (Section 5) must also be completed and returned in a sealed separate envelope/or by email.

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mailto:[email protected]

SECTION 1: BACKGROUND TO EVERY DAY HARMONY, MUSIC THERAPY

Every Day Harmony, Music Therapy (EDH), established on 26 July 1990 is now a regional provider of clinical music therapy to children, young people and adults. Through its extensive profile of clinical work and dedicated research programmes, EDH actively promotes the awareness and development of music therapy across Northern Ireland.

We are passionate about, and committed to supporting individuals who find communication and interaction difficult and challenging. This may be for a particular period in an individual’s life, or as the result of a life-long condition. Fundamentally we believe that music is a tool for living and that we can promote and maximise growth and change through our music therapists supporting individuals as they experience music therapy. Our evidence year on year, and individual after individual proves this to be the case.

Our Vision for Music Therapy in Northern Ireland

To see every child, young person and adult in NI receive the level of music therapy service that meets their need.

Our Future Aim

To Promote Growth and Change through a Shared Musical Experience

Our Core Values

The services and support offered by Every Day Harmony, Music Therapy, to the community, will be underpinned by what we believe in namely:

- Excellence in service provision

- Accessible to all

- Open & Transparent

- Based on Evidence

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SECTION 2: ROLE PROFILE

Job Title: Music Therapist

Responsible to: Music Therapy Manager

Overall Purpose and Main Responsibilities:

To provide clinical music therapy service on behalf of Every Day Harmony (EDH) in a variety of facilities across Northern Ireland

To provide individual and group music therapy for clients on behalf of Every Day Harmony (EDH);

Prepare and carry out assessments, therapy programmes and reviews for the above clients.

Key Responsibilities:

- Following an assessment of need, to plan and deliver appropriately tailored music therapy sessions.

- Record therapy sessions, with the consent of the client(s)/ clients representatives;- Form and maintain good working relationships with:

o Professional staff, parents and carers in various locations throughout Northern Ireland, on a multi-disciplinary basis, and

o Other members of the EDH team;- Take responsibility, during therapy sessions, for the client’s physical and psychological

safety. This will include appropriate risk assessment;

- Keep clinical records of treatment sessions in line with HCPC standards of proficiency and prepare written reports on clients as required, for client reviews and as part of the service or programme evaluation process;

- To keep and submit in a timely fashion all statistical records as required by EDH. These will include:

o Monthly timesheet and mileage records,o Monthly statistical returns and activity logs;

- To undertake such other clinical work on behalf of EDH as may be requested by the Chief Executive;

- To contribute to the professional development of EDH and its other staff;

- To provide support and supervision for music therapy students on placement as required / appropriate;

- To avail of the supervisory facilities provided by EDH for its Therapists;

- To advise on purchase and upkeep of instruments and other specialist equipment;

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- To attend further training courses and meetings as appropriate and approved by the Board of EDH.

General Responsibilities:

- To conform at all times with:a. the policies and procedures of EDHb. the HCPC Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics and Standards of Proficiency;

- To take responsibility for the planning and maintaining of your CPD requirements; - To comply in all respects with regulations governing Health and Safety at work;

- To undertake any other reasonable duties that may be determined by the Chief Executive of EDH;

- To uphold at all times the integrity of EDH and its responsibilities in respect of confidentiality and data protection.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVISION:

This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post holder commensurate with the position. The responsibilities may be amended, after discussion with the post holder, to take into account the development of both the post and the organisation. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the effective running of the Organisation.

Requirements of the Job:

To fulfil this role, the job holder will need to:

- Have highly developed communication skills requiring sensitivity, empathy and reassurance.

- Have proven ability to use own initiative with ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Have ability to adhere to policies, procedures and protocols working within codes of practice and guidelines.

- Present a consistently professional image through attitude, behaviour and personal appearance.

- Have effective technical, administrative and organisational skills.- Have ability to maintain accurate records, paying close attention to administrative

detail; whilst ensuring all paperwork and documentation is clear and legible at all times.

- Have clear and consistent decision making skills, whilst demonstrating commitment and confidence to others.

- Have willingness to undergo skills/development training as directed by the organisation.

- Have excellent team player skills and is able to work as part of the team in order to achieve results for the organisation.

- Have ability to support colleagues as and when required to ensure all deadlines are met within allocated timeframes.

- Have excellent application of time management skills to deliver a high quality of personal work output.

Qualifications and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required to Fulfil this Role

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Effectively:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:1. Primary Honours Degree; 2. Master’s Degree in Music Therapy;3. Hold Registration as a Music Therapist as specified by the Health and Care

Professions Council (HCPC);4. Excellent Communication Skills, oral and written;5. IT Literate;6. Ability to work flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team;7. Full driving licence and access to transport, which ensures that the post holder can

undertake the full responsibilities of the post;8. Flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays as required within contracted hours of

work.

TESTED CRITERIA:

1. Has completed level 3 child protection training

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

- Ability to contain, hold and work with the stress and anxiety of others;- Ability to work with trauma and emotional impact through supervision and team

support;- Highly developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be

developed and maintained;- Excellent communication skills in order to liaise with other medical and educational

professionals, parents, relatives and care workers; - Ability to apply specialist skills in individual and group based music therapy

assessments and interventions;- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to plan and

priortise own workload;- Excellent verbal and written skills;- Ability to work with diversity both in therapy and professional relationships;- Ability to use clinical and management supervision effectively;- Ability to empathise with children and adults of all ages and with wide-ranging

needs;- Adaptability - sessions cannot be rigidly pre-planned as the role holder will be

required to respond to the needs of the client as they arise;- Mobility and Flexibility – To be flexible with no restrictions on mobility in order to

deliver a music therapy service where required across Northern Ireland;- A sensitive and open-minded personality;- Respect for and adherence to client confidentiality.

This is a regulated position and enhanced disclosure will be required under the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (NI) Order 2003

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Person Specification:MUSIC THERAPIST – PERMANENT CONTRACT

Responsible to: Music Therapy Manager

Location: Eastbank Rd, Carryduff, Belfast, BT8 8BD

Salary: Band 5 - £26,963-£29,608 (pro rata) Commensurate to experience

Hours: 6, 12, 18 or 30 hours per week6 hours per day Annualised HoursTravel throughout NI will also be required to fulfill business needs.

Pension: 6% Employers Contribution

Other benefits/Allowances: Westfield Health Care

Every Day Harmony,Music TherapyWebsite: http://www.everydayharmony.org

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SECTION 3.1: ESSENTIAL SHORT-LISTING CRITERIA

Applicants must, by closing date for applications, be able to demonstrate how they meet the following:

Factors Essential TestedQualifications and Training

Primary Honours Degree.

Master’s Degree in Music Therapy.

Hold State Registration as a Music Therapist as specified by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Skills and Abilities

Excellent Communication Skills, oral and written.

IT Literate.

Ability to work flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Experience Some experience of delivering individual or group music therapy required – please detail experience.

If you are just qualified and have no experience, please contact us to discuss our new graduate’s programme.

Other requirements/ work related circumstances

Full driving licence and access to transport, which ensures that the post holder can undertake the full responsibilities of the post.

Flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays as required within contracted hours of work.

Have completed level 3 child protection training

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SECTION 4: APPLICATION FORM

- Please type or write clearly and legibly - All information will be treated in confidence and will be

used to assess your suitability for the job- The short listing process will be based solely on an

assessment of the strength and quality of the evidence provided in the candidate’s application form. It is essential therefore that applicants provide sufficient detail to demonstrate how and to what extent they meet the requirements.

- Those requiring an alternative form of application should contact the Chief Executive by telephoning 02890 814417 for further details.

The Vacancy:

Job Applied For: MUSIC THERAPIST

No of Hours Applied For: 6 12 18 30

Surname:

Forename (s):

Address:

Postcode:

Home Tel No: Mobile No:

Email Address:

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Job Ref No:

Application No:

EMPLOYMENT RECORD (Please list chronologically, starting with current or last employer)Name and Address of Employer and Nature of Business:

From:

To:

Job Title:

Job Function/ Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

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NOTE: When completing the ESSENTIAL and TESTED Criterion sections below, it is important that you tell us about your relevant skills, knowledge and experience to do the job.

PLEASE GIVE US EXAMPLES to illustrate these, providing us with actual evidence, being as specific as possible.

Criterion 1: a. Primary Honours Degree b. Master’s Degree in Music Therapy c. Hold State Registration as a Music Therapist as specified by the Health and

Care Professions Council.

Please demonstrate how you meet a + b + c above – word limit 200 words

Criterion 2: Excellent Communication Skills, oral and written.

Please demonstrate how you meet this criterion – word limit 200 words

Criterion 3: IT Literate


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Criterion 4: Ability to work flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team


Criterion 5: A full driving license and access to transport, which ensures that the post holder can undertake the full responsibilities of the post.Please demonstrate how you meet this criterion

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Criterion 6: Flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays as required within contracted hours of work.

Please demonstrate how you meet this criterion

Criterion 7: Experience

Please demonstrate how you meet this criterion

Experience of delivering individual or group music therapy required – please detail experience.(If you are newly qualified and have no experience, please contact us to discuss our new graduate’s programme.)

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PLEASE COMPLETE:

TESTED CRITERIA - (To be applied in order if too many candidates are shortlisted from using the essential short-listing criteria only)

Criterion: Have completed level 3 child protection training


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DISABILITY DISCRIMIATION ACT 1995

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSPlease inform us about any special arrangements or adjustments that you may need us to put in place for you in the event that we invite you to interview. This will help us to help you.

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REFEREES Please give the details of two work related referees, including your current or most recent post. Referees will not be contacted without your prior approval.

Name: Name:

Position: Position:

Company: Company:

Address:

Telephone No.:

Email:

Address:

Telephone No.:

Email:

Nature of Relationship: Nature of Relationship:

VERIFICATION OF INFORMATION

I certify that all information which I have provided is correct. I understand that I risk having a job offer revoked or my employment terminated if it is later discovered that I deliberately gave false information here with the intent of deceiving you.

Signature: ________________________________________ Date:______________________

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Please complete the separate monitoring form enclosed at Section 5 and return it by email to [email protected] or by post in a sealed envelope to:

The Monitoring Officer, Every Day Harmony, Music TherapyUnit 4 McKibbin HouseEastbank RoadCarryduffBelfastBT8 8BD

CRIMINAL DECLARATION

The post for which you are applying is a Regulated Activity Position as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 and also falls within the definition of an ‘excepted’ position as provided by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order (NI) 1979. If you are short-listed for interview you will therefore be asked to provide details of ALL convictions including SPENT convictions which MUST be disclosed and will be subject to verification. Having a conviction will not necessarily debar your application from being considered.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this application

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Section 5: EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING FORM

Confidential

Reference no______________________

Monitoring Questionnaire Guidance Notes:Every Day Harmony, Music Therapy is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We aim to provide equality of opportunity to all persons regardless of their religious belief; political opinion; sex; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We do not discriminate against our job applicants or employees on any of the grounds listed above. We aim to select the best person for the job and all recruitment decisions will be made objectively.

In this questionnaire we will ask you to provide us with some personal information about yourself. We are doing this for two reasons.

Firstly, we are doing this to demonstrate our commitment to promoting equality of opportunity in employment. The information that you provide us will assist us to measure the effectiveness of our equal opportunity policies and to develop affirmative or positive action policies.

Secondly, we also monitor the community background and sex of our job applicants and employees in order to comply with our duties under the Fair Employment & Treatment (NI) Order 1998.

You are not obliged to answer the questions on this form and you will not suffer any penalty if you choose not to do so.

Nevertheless, we encourage you to answer the questions below. Your identity will be kept anonymous and your answers will be treated with the strictest confidence. We assure you that your answers will not be used by us to make any unlawful decisions affecting you, whether in a recruitment exercise or during the course of any employment with us. To protect your privacy, you should not write your name on this questionnaire. The form will carry a unique identification number and only our Monitoring Officer will be able to match this to your name.

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Community Background:

Regardless of whether they actually practice a particular religion, most people in Northern Ireland are perceived to be members of either the Protestant or Roman Catholic communities.

Please indicate the community to which you belong by ticking the appropriate box below:

I am a member of the Protestant community:

I am a member of the Roman Catholic community:

I am not a member of either the Protestant or theRoman Catholic communities:

If you do not answer the above question, or if you tick the "not a member of either" box, we are encouraged to use the residuary method of making a determination, which means that we can make a determination as to your community background on the basis of the personal information supplied by you in your application form/personnel file.

Sex:

Please indicate your sex by ticking the appropriate box below:Male:

Female:

Note: If you answer these questions about community background and sex you are obliged to do so truthfully, as it is a criminal offence under the Fair Employment (Monitoring) Regulations (NI) 1999 to knowingly give false answers to these questions.

Age:

Please state your date of birth:

Date of birth ________________________________________

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Racial Group

Please state your country of birth:

My country of birth is ___________________________________________

Please state your nationality:

My nationality is ________________________________________________

Please indicate which of the following applies to you:

White Chinese

Irish Traveler Indian

Pakistani Bangladeshi

Black Caribbean Black African

Black Other

Mixed ethnic group (please state which): __________________________________________

Any other ethnic group (please state which): ______________________________________

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Disability:

Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 you are deemed to be a disabled person if you have cancer, multiple sclerosis or HIV infection.

Also, you are deemed to be a disabled person if you have a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

Do you consider that you are a disabled person?

Yes: No:

If you answered "yes", please indicate the nature of your impairment by ticking the appropriate box or boxes below:

Physical impairment, such as difficulty using your arms, or mobility issues requiring you to use a wheelchair or crutches:

Sensory impairment, such as being blind or having a serious visual impairment, or being deaf or having a serious hearing impairment:

Mental health condition, such as depression or schizophrenia:

Learning disability or difficulty, such asDown's Syndrome or dyslexia, or Cognitive impairment,such as autistic spectrum disorder:

Long-standing or progressive illness or health condition,such as cancer, HIV infection, diabetes, epilepsy or chronic heart disease:

Other (please specify):

____________________________________________________________

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Sexual Orientation:

Please indicate your sexual orientation by ticking the appropriate box below:

My Sexual Orientation is:

I am straight:

I am gay or lesbian:

I am bisexual:

Marital Status/Civil Partnership Status:

Please indicate whether you are married or in a civil partnership by ticking the appropriate box below:

Are you married or in a civil partnership?

Yes: No:

Dependants I Caring Responsibilities:

Do you have dependants, or caring responsibilities for family members or other persons?

Yes: No:

If you answered "yes", are your dependants or the people your look after?(Please tick the appropriate box or boxes):A child or children:A disabled person or persons:An elderly person or persons:Other:

If other", please specify :

________________________________________________________________________________

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Please post your completed application form (section 4) to:

The Office Manager, Every Day Harmony, Music TherapyUnit 4 McKibbin HouseEastbank RoadCarryduffBelfastBT8 8BD

Alternatively you can e-mail your application form to:

Email to: [email protected]

It is your responsibility to ensure that your application has been received by: 12 noon on 5 November 2019

Monitoring forms should be fully completed and e-mailed to: [email protected]

or posted separately in a sealed envelope to:

The Monitoring OfficerEvery Day Harmony, Music TherapyUnit 4 McKibbin HouseEastbank RoadCarryduffBelfastBT8 8BD

To arrive no later than 12 noon on 5 November 2019

Late applications will not be considered Applications that are not fully completed will not be considered CVs will not be accepted or considered

Queries:

If you have any queries, please contact –

Sandra Kilpatrick, Office Manager on 028 90814417

or

Email: [email protected]

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TimelineThe recruitment process will seek to follow the schedule shown below:

NOTE: *PLEASE KEEP THIS INDICATIVE INTERVIEW DATE FREE IN YOUR DIARY

Activity Timeline

1. Adverts placed Tuesday 22 October 2019

2. An application form and information pack can be obtained by emailing: [email protected]

Or By downloading from social media/advertised sites

3. Closing date for applications and return by post/electronically to:

The Office Manager, Every Day Harmony, Music Therapy, Unit 4, McKibbin House, Eastbank Road, Carryduff, Belfast BT8 8BD

or by e-mail to: [email protected]

12 noon Tuesday 5 November 2019

4. Candidates shortlisted should ensure they can make themselves available for interview anytime on:

Wednesday 20 November 2019

5. Application forms circulated to panel for short-listing: Wednesday 6 November 2019

6. Invitations issued to candidates to attend for interview: Thursday/Friday 7/8 November 2019

NOTES:

We will not meet any claims for travel or subsistence costs arising from attendance at any stage of the interview and selection process.

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