Experience

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  Convince consultancy

  May 2010 - Aug 2012

  Business development at convince

  Convince is the UK's most interesting Sales Enablement agency.We ensure your sellers have the right story, the right tools and are confident enough to shout from the rooftops.Our Tuesday Training runs every week at our training suite along the river in Greenwich.

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  Fife council

  Jul 2013 - Feb 2015

  Freelance music therapist

  I provided group and individual sessions for residents with a range of mental disorders including dementia, schizophrenia, bipolar and depression.Within a more community music therapy vein, I also offered large open group sessions.

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  Barchester healthcare

  Oct 2013 - Feb 2015

  Music therapist

  I provided a range of music therapy interventions at Canmore Lodge, including closed groups, individual sessions, couples sessions and bedside sessions.I worked with residents with a range of needs including those with dementia and stroke.

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  Sunflower garden (part of crossreach)

  Dec 2013 - Feb 2015

  Therapist practitioner

  Sunflower Garden works with children aged 5-14 affected by parental substance misuse.I was responsible for running therapeutic support groups, individual support sessions, and 1:1 music therapy sessions. As part of my role I was required to liaise with a child's family, school, social worker and/or other third sector agency workers. Additionally, I was responsible for attending and/or submitting reports for Core Groups, LAAC reviews, Child Planning Meetings, Children's Hearings, Child Protection Case Conferences and GIRFEC meetings. Show less

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  British association for music therapy (bamt)

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  Area coordinator scotland

  In partnership with my colleague, I was responsible for promoting music therapy and supporting BAMT members in Scotland. We provided information for queries relating to work, supervision, registration and training. We also held meetings and events for BAMT members throughout the year where members met other music therapists in their locality and took part in clinical discussions, improvisation and CPD opportunities.Additionally, we put employers in touch with specialists working with a particular client group and provided information on music therapy to members of the public. Show less

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  Chiltern music therapy

  Feb 2015 - now

  Neuro services lead | neurologic music therapist | matadoc assessor @ chiltern

  Experienced at providing NMT and MATADOC assessments for medico-legal cases, I specialise in brain injury and neurodisability, working with a range of clients in neurorehabilitation and community settings, including with patients with Locked-In Syndrome and those in a Minimally Conscious state. I currently hold the role of Neuro Services Lead at Chiltern where, in addition to my clinical work, I am responsible for overseeing our current contracts, new business strategy, PR and care and excellence in our Neuro Services, NMT mentoring, supervision, and developing and managing relationships and networks within the medico-legal and neurorehabilitation sector.Also experienced as a Music Therapist working with children and adults with autism, learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, and adults with dementia. Show less

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  University of roehampton

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Research assistant

  ALL JOIN IN 2: All Join In! was a set of musical resources for children and young people with learning difficulties and visual impairment that was produced by RNIB in the 1990s. The Amber Trust, a charity that supports blind and partially sighted children, is developing an updated version – All Join In 2! The development is being led by Professor Adam Ockelford from the University of Roehampton with Elizabeth Nightingale from Chiltern Music Therapy. When the project is complete, in three years time, the new resources will be made freely available on the internet. Show less

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  One trust

  Jun 2023 - now

  Music therapy lead

  As Lead Music Therapist, I head up our music therapy team to support adult service users with complex PMLD or learning disabilities across several hubs. Responsibilities include line management, service strategy, clinical sessions, assessment reports, service reviews, clinical governance, and the coordination of student music therapy placements and supervision.