James Lea

• Provide leadership across Level 2b and Level 3 neurorehabilitation pathways.
• Chair MDT meetings and coordinate integrated rehabilitation programmes.
• Lead Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Music Therapy, Psychology, Dramatherapy and Art Therapy services.
• Develop policies, governance systems and quality improvement initiatives.
• Oversee caseload management, outcome measurement and therapy delivery.
• Promote evidence-based and person-centred rehabilitation.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, nursing teams, families and external stakeholders.
• Ensure services remain compliant with regulatory standards and best practice.
• Support recruitment, supervision and student placements.

Key Achievements

• Implemented new MDT structures and rehabilitation pathways.
• Introduced governance documentation and service improvement processes.
• Strengthened interdisciplinary working and communication across therapy teams.
• Supported expansion and development of specialist rehabilitation services.

• Appointed as Consultant Neurologic Music Therapist to develop, embed and lead the music therapy provision within a residential neuro-rehabilitation setting.
• Led the development and expansion of the music therapy service, establishing clear clinical pathways aligned with residents' rehabilitation goals and the wider therapy strategy.
• Delivered 1:1 and group neurologic music therapy sessions, conducting comprehensive assessments and outcome-focused reviews that addressed complex neurological needs of residents.
• Provide service planning and goal planning, contributing to MDT-led rehabilitation programmes and ensuring therapy input is integrated, measurable and functionally relevant.
• Liaised closely with multidisciplinary team, facilitating joint sessions and collaborative intervention planning to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
• Design and deliver in-service training for staff, building confidence in using music-based approaches to support engagement, regulation, communication and motor goals.
• Supported service development through reflective practice and feedback to leadership, evaluating therapy impact to inform continuous improvement.

• Lead clinician for children and adults with ABI, stroke, hypoxic brain injury, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, hemiplegia, and complex communication needs.
• Delivered neurologic music therapy in neuro-rehabilitation hospitals, residential care settings, and community environments, enhancing patient engagement and recovery outcomes.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and produce detailed clinical and outcome reports.
• Design and implement personalised therapy programmes, including home and residential carryover plans.
• Liaised with multidisciplinary teams, including consultants, rehabilitation physicians, physiotherapists, OTs, SLTs, psychologists, nurses, case managers, and solicitors, ensuring coordinated care for clients.
• Contributed to MDT meetings, facilitating collaborative goal-setting and monitoring of patient progress to optimise therapeutic interventions.
• Deliver staff and family training, embedding therapeutic strategies into daily care routines.
• Work autonomously while maintaining high clinical standards, governance awareness, and accountability.

• Delivered neurologic music therapy to adults with complex neurological conditions within acute and rehabilitation pathways.
• Supported patient motivation, engagement, and functional recovery through structured, evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborated as core member of neuro-rehabilitation team in inpatient hospital setting, enhancing patient care through multidisciplinary approaches.
• Worked closely with medical staff and rehabilitation specialists, ensuring therapy aligned with medical and functional priorities.
• Used appropriate outcome measures to evidence progress and inform clinical decision-making.
• Contributed to MDT meetings, facilitating shared goal-setting and coordinated rehabilitation planning for improved patient outcomes.
• Facilitated team-building and engagement activities, boosting staff morale and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Adapted to changing clinical demands while leading team initiatives.

• Delivered individual and group therapy for children with PMLD, MLD and complex needs, fostering emotional and social development.
• Collaborated with Speech and Language Therapists and education staff to design and implement integrated interventions, enhancing communication skills and learning outcomes.
• Deliver staff training to support carryover and embed therapeutic approaches within daily practice.
• Contributed to service development initiatives that improved therapy delivery through flexible, needs-led approaches, ensuring tailored support for each child.

• Delivered targeted therapy for children with PMLD, autism, and global developmental delay, fostering individual growth and development.
• Implemented tailored strategies to enhance emotional regulation, behaviour, communication, and cognition in children, supporting their overall well-being.
• Collaborated with teachers and support staff to integrate therapy with educational goals, ensuring holistic support for children's needs.

• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary therapy team to deliver outreach services in homes and groups, enhancing access to therapeutic support.
• Applied independent clinical judgement in therapy sessions, fostering effective collaboration with team members to meet client needs.
• Referred patients to other services when necessary, enhancing their overall healthcare experience.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
• Demonstrated sensitivity towards cultural differences whilst choosing appropriate music during therapy sessions.