Music Therapist Band 6

Salary grade: £24,168 - £31,876 per annum (pro rata from £40,281- £53,127 p.a FTE)

Department/ward: Music Therapy

Job Title:Music Therapist (Band 6)
Salary Range: Band 6: £24,168 – £31,876 per annum (pro rata from £40,281- £53,127 p.a FTE)
Hours of Work: 22.5 hours per week/3 days a week
Contract Type: Fixed Term – 6 months
Location: Putney, Southwest London
Closing date: 21/10/2025

Scope

We have an exciting opportunity for a 6-month fixed term role as a Band 6 Music Therapist in our Music Therapy Department.
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.

Person Specification:
Qualifications and Registration
Essential:
-Recognised postgraduate qualification in Music Therapy.
-Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Music Therapist.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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