Come and work for one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building with big gardens, the RHN has specially adapted facilities such as gyms and kitchens for our residents, as well as music and art therapy spaces.

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is more than a hospital – we are a community in which everyone comes together to help adults with neurological disability achieve the best possible quality of life.

 

Job Title: Senior Music Therapist (Band 7)

Salary range: Band 7: £38,883 - £49,332 per annum (pro rata from £46,660- £59,198 p.a FTE) Salary dependent on experience.

Hours of work: 30 hours per week. 

Contract Type: Permanent part-time

Location: Putney, Southwest London

Closing date: 18th December 2024

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

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.  

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual with proven clinical skills to join and lead the Music Therapy team at the RHN.

The post holder will be responsible for the supervision and professional leadership of the Music Therapy team which comprises of 3 B6 MTs and1 MTA, as well as maintaining a clinical case load.

The RHN delivers highly specialised care, rehabilitation and disability management to patients with a range of neurological conditions and complex disabilities.   Continuing Care includes the following services:  Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit, Neuro-Behavioural Rehabilitation Unit, Ventilator Units, Young Disabled Unit, Huntington’s Disease and Specialist Nursing Home.

 

Main Objectives of the role

1. To deliver a high quality Music Therapy service to allocated caseload
2. Enhance the profile of music therapy at the RHN – internally and externally.
3. Provide specialist supervision for music therapists at the RHN.
4. Maintain effective links for music therapy with fundraising and communications.
5. Demonstrate an awareness of RHN’s objectives and contribute to achieving them appropriately.
6. Strive to improve efficiency in all areas of your work and lead by example.

 

Person specification: Essential and Desirable

Essential

• HCPC registration as a Music Therapist;
• Minimum of 4 years practising as a qualified MT, with a minimum of 18 months in neuro-disability.
• Experience as a clinical supervisor.
• Evidence of leading a team to include:
  • Supporting staff
  • Application of corporate and organisational objectives into practice
  • Change management
  • Service and self-development
  • Initiating new ideas
• Evidence of an understanding and skill of team working at discipline and MDT level
• A problem solving, innovative & creative approach to assessment & interventions- including client centred goal planning.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• To be proficient in at least one musical instrument  

 

Desirable

• Full Membership to the British Association of  Music Therapists (BAMT),
• Demonstrating appropriate behaviour in stressful and difficult situations;
• Showing an awareness of own capabilities and areas for improvement;
• Displaying flexibility and adaptability;
• To be trained in NMT techniques

 

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.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@rhn.org.uk or ring 020 8780 4500.

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

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

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