Job summary
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 30hours 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 fulltime 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.
Main duties of the job
- 1. Deliver a high-quality, evidence-based
Music Therapy service to individuals with acquired and traumatic brain
injuries, in line with RHNs 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.
About us
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.
Key Responsibilities (Please see JD for full list)
1. To deliver a Music Therapy service within the wards specified in accordance with the Music Therapy service operational policies and procedures and to work as part of the Music Therapy team in delivering a co-ordinated service within the wards identified by the Music Therapy Professional Lead. This will include participation in service projects and assisting with the organisation and running of the service, including assistance with students and others as necessary.
2. To liaise effectively and efficiently with the Music Therapy team on matters relating to the running of the service, through written and verbal communication, attendance at team meetings, participating in professional development taking place in the team and other events identified and approved by the Professional Lead.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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: 03rd May 2025
Interview date: 19th 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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: 03rd May 2025
Interview date: 19th 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration as a Music Therapist
Experience
Essential
- Skills of flexibility, adaptability & creativity as required for work with people with challenging behaviours & complex disabilities.
- Competent music & musicianship skills required for the use of one instrument & Voice within music therapy practise.
- Skills required for the thorough documentation of clinical work at a standard required for professional practice.
- Experience of clinical work with adults with profound & complex disabilities.
- Rapport building qualities, (e.g., communication & relational styles that assist with workplace relationship building), essential for work with individual clients/residents, clients groups, care stakeholders (care-givers) & staff within a hospital context.
- Highly motivated & a positive approach to work.
- To have awareness of Neurologic music therapy techniques.
- To be proficient in IT systems
Desirable
- Effective assessment, implementation, & evaluation skills required for group & individual treatment programmes facilitated by therapist alone or conjointly.
- Knowledge regarding music therapy research within the field of neuro-disability.
- Experienced in running workshops to educate multidisciplinary team members in music therapy.
- To have some team working experience
- To have some experience in the use of music technology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration as a Music Therapist
Experience
Essential
- Skills of flexibility, adaptability & creativity as required for work with people with challenging behaviours & complex disabilities.
- Competent music & musicianship skills required for the use of one instrument & Voice within music therapy practise.
- Skills required for the thorough documentation of clinical work at a standard required for professional practice.
- Experience of clinical work with adults with profound & complex disabilities.
- Rapport building qualities, (e.g., communication & relational styles that assist with workplace relationship building), essential for work with individual clients/residents, clients groups, care stakeholders (care-givers) & staff within a hospital context.
- Highly motivated & a positive approach to work.
- To have awareness of Neurologic music therapy techniques.
- To be proficient in IT systems
Desirable
- Effective assessment, implementation, & evaluation skills required for group & individual treatment programmes facilitated by therapist alone or conjointly.
- Knowledge regarding music therapy research within the field of neuro-disability.
- Experienced in running workshops to educate multidisciplinary team members in music therapy.
- To have some team working experience
- To have some experience in the use of music technology
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
