Music Therapist

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Music Therapist to provide high-quality music therapy to children and young people. The role involves conducting assessments and developing evidence-based interventions, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and responding to challenging emotional situations. Applicants should hold a degree in music, a master's qualification in music therapy, and HCPC registration. This position offers unique opportunities to support vulnerable individuals and contribute to their therapeutic journeys.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

27 to 33 days annual leave

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Music required.
• Master's level qualification in Music Therapy is essential.
• HCPC registration as Music Therapist is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality music therapy to children and young people.
• Conduct assessments and develop goal-oriented, evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate with MDT's and external agencies.

Skills

Good communication skills in emotive contexts

Ability to assess suitability for music therapy and make evidence-based recommendations

Ability to identify, monitor and evaluate Music Therapy goals with patients to support recovery and wellbeing

Ability to work flexibly and responsively

Experience of Music Therapy individual assessment and interventions

Education

Degree or equivalent in Music

Master's level qualification in Music Therapy

HCPC registration as Music Therapist

Tools

Music technology knowledge

Guitar skills

Keyboard skills

Job description

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Music Therapist

The closing date is 01 January 2026

An exciting opportunity to work with children and young people through music has arisen. We are looking for an individual with experience of using music therapy interventions to support patients through their therapeutic journey.

You will be proficient in delivering high quality music therapy to children and young people. Experienced in conducting assessments and developing goal oriented, evidence-based interventions.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to collaborate with MDT's and external agencies, contribute to audits, research and service development, maintain accurate records, work in demanding environments including clinics, schools and homes and respond to emotionally distressing situations whilst ensuring safeguarding of children and vulnerable individuals.

About us

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:
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As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Music
• Master's level qualification in Music Therapy
• HCPC registration as Music Therapist
• Evidence of post qualification training
• oMembership of a special interest group

Experience

• Experience at managing own caseload
• Experience of Music Therapy individual assessment and interventions relevant to this client group
• Experience of using clinical supervision effectively
• Ability to work flexibly and responsively, providing individual or group assessment and interventions
• Good communication skills in emotive contexts
• Ability to assess suitability for music therapy and make evidence-based recommendations
• Ability to offer Music Therapy interventions to meet the needs of individual and groups with complex needs, including those with complex communication needs
• Ability to identify, monitor and evaluate Music Therapy goals with patients to support recovery and wellbeing
• Experience of working in the NHS or in health settings
• Experience of working in Paediatrics and acute hospital settings
• Experience of working in in with teenagers and young people in an acute hospital setting
• Knowledge and experience of music technology and song writing
• Guitar and/or keyboard skills

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.

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust