Music Therapist

Neuro Rehab Times; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of complex care in London is seeking a dedicated Music Therapist to enrich lives through music therapy across two hospitals. The role involves delivering tailored therapy sessions, collaborating with healthcare teams, and supporting emotional well-being for patients with neurological and mental health complexities. Ideal candidates have HCPC registration, strong communication skills, and a compassionate approach. Competitive benefits include 25 days off, health plans, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

E-Learning and training opportunities

Active Reward App discounts

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Personal Pension account

Medicash Health Plan

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital-based neurological rehabilitation and/or mental health settings is desirable.
• Ability to travel between hospital sites.
• Successful candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group music therapy sessions tailored to patient needs.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support emotional expression and rehabilitation through music.

Skills

Creative approach

Flexible communication

Teamworking

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

At Active Care Group, we believe in empowering individuals to live their best lives through personalised care. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Music Therapist to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary teams across two of our specialist hospital services in the south region. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills to support individuals with complex neurological and mental health needs.

About the Role:

You will provide high-quality, evidence-based music therapy services as part of holistic care plans at:

• Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre (15 hours per week) – a specialist hospital supporting adults with acquired brain injury and complex neurorehabilitation needs.
• Holybourne Hospital (7.5 hours per week) – an acute mental health hospital providing specialist inpatient care for adults with severe and complex mental health conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver individual and group music therapy sessions tailored to patient needs and goals.
• Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Contribute to assessments, treatment planning, and outcomes reporting.
• Support emotional expression, communication, and rehabilitation through music.

What We’re Looking For:

• HCPC-registered Music Therapist.
• Experience working in hospital-based neurological rehabilitation and/or mental health settings is desirable.
• A creative, flexible, and person-centred approach.
• Excellent communication and teamworking skills.
• Ability to travel between the two hospital sites.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS.

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group