Music Therapist | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider in York is seeking a skilled music therapist to work with children and young people. The role involves delivering high-quality music therapy, conducting assessments, and developing interventions. Candidates should be proficient in responding to emotionally distressing situations while ensuring safeguarding practices. This position offers a range of benefits, including NHS pension, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday (rising to 33 days)

Relocation package (up to 30% of salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• Proficient in delivering high quality music therapy.
• Experience of using music therapy interventions to support patients.
• Ability to work in demanding environments including clinics and schools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with MDT's and external agencies.
• Contribute to audits, research and service development.
• Maintain accurate records and respond to emotionally distressing situations.

Skills

Music therapy interventions

Collaboration with MDT's

Conducting assessments

Evidence-based interventions

Safeguarding

Job description

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.

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.

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Benefits

• 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.

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.

Values and Inclusion

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: [e-mail].

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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

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

This advert closes on Thursday 1 Jan 2026.