Job Title: Music Therapist (Band 6) / 2 roles available one permanent and one fixed term 12 months

Salary range: Band 6: £40,281-£53,127 per annum, FTE

            Salary dependent on experience.

Contract Type: 1 Permanent, part-time (0.8 fte/ 30hours/wk) role,

               1 fixed term (12 month), fulltime (37.5hours/wk) role.

Location: Putney, Southwest London

Closing date: 03^rd May 2025

Interview date: 19^th May 2025

Benefits:

• Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
• Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK’s only hospital with its own kiln)
• Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union
• Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women’s network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce – most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
• Free on-site parking (rare in London)
• More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more

Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role you must have the Right to Work in the UK we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

 

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 roles within the Music Therapy team at the RHN. We are looking for two motivated individuals with proven clinical skills to join the Music Therapy team at the RHN.

• One role is for a permanent, part time role (0.8 fte) approximately 30 hours per week with the mandatory work day as a Wednesday but otherwise has a lot flexibility to the role.
• The other role is Fixed Term Contract covering for 12 months, this is a full time role which is 37.5 hours per week.

The Music Therapy team at the RHN delivers both individual and group interventions across the hospital, supporting patients with complex neuro-disability at various stages of rehabilitation and care. Referrals are made based on clinical need, and music therapists contribute to case reviews and multidisciplinary discussions as appropriate. Sessions are goal-oriented, tailored to each patient's needs, and often delivered in collaboration with other disciplines to support integrated, person-centred care.

The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.  

 

Main Objectives of the role

1. Deliver a high-quality, evidence-based Music Therapy service to individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injuries, in line with RHN’s values and strategic aims.
2. Manage a defined caseload using specialist assessment and treatment approaches, including Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) and psychodynamic principles where appropriate.
3. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and families to support effective, person-centred care.
4. Contribute to the efficient running and development of the Music Therapy service under the guidance of the Professional Lead for Music Therapy, including involvement in audit, evaluation, and research.
5. Provide training and consultation to staff, support the clinical education of students, and help promote the service internally and externally
6. Engage in regular supervision and CPD to maintain professional standards in line with BAMT and HCPC requirements.
7. Communicate complex and sensitive information with empathy and professionalism, adapting to the needs of patients and their support networks.

Key Responsibilities (Please see JD for full list)

• Provide high-quality Music Therapy assessments, treatment plans, and interventions for individuals and groups across designated wards, in line with service operational policies.
• Deliver patient-centred, goal-oriented therapy using a range of techniques and flexible models of practice tailored to clinical need.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation of assessments, interventions, outcomes, and discharges, in accordance with professional standards.

 

Person specification: Essential and Desirable

1. Qualifications and Registration

Essential:

• Recognised postgraduate qualification in Music Therapy.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Music Therapist.

2. Experience

Essential:

• Experience of working with adults with complex neuro-disabilities, including those with profound cognitive, physical, and communication impairments.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering individual and group music therapy interventions in a clinical setting.
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to patient-centred care planning.

Desirable:

• Experience of facilitating joint sessions or collaborative work with other allied health professionals or clinical disciplines.
• Experience of delivering training or workshops to multidisciplinary colleagues or stakeholders.
• Previous experience of supporting or supervising music therapy students on placement.

3. Knowledge and Skills

Essential:

• Highly developed musical skills, with proficient use of at least one instrument and voice in a therapeutic context.
• Knowledge of a range of music therapy approaches and the ability to apply them flexibly to meet individual patient needs.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and formulate appropriate treatment goals.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document clinical work clearly and in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build therapeutic rapport with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Awareness of current clinical guidelines, research, and developments within music therapy and neuro-rehabilitation.
• Proficient in the use of IT systems relevant to clinical documentation and communication.

Desirable:

• Awareness of and/or training in Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT).
• Knowledge of music therapy outcome measures and their application in clinical practice.
• Familiarity with MATADOC assessment and its use within complex neuro-disability settings.
• Understanding of audit, service evaluation, or research processes within a healthcare environment.
• Awareness of the application of music technology in clinical settings.

4. Personal Qualities

Essential:

• Flexible, creative, and responsive in approach, with the ability to adapt practice to meet complex and changing clinical needs.
• Highly motivated, with a positive and proactive attitude towards patient care and service development.
• Demonstrates emotional resilience and the ability to work in challenging environments.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and engagement in clinical supervision.

Desirable:

• Evidence of reflective practice and engagement in continuing professional development activities relevant to neuro-rehabilitation or music therapy.

 

To Apply

Please note we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this post at any time and will be reviewing applications as they are submitted.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at recruitment@rhn.org.uk

Candidates applying for a role at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and Influenza.

The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.

RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority