Senior Music Therapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£58,133 to £65,261 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW10 9NH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	9 Nov 2026
Closing date:	23 Nov 2026

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Summary

Clinical: To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of work, including the management of patients in your care To provide specialist music therapy assessment and treatment for children presenting with a wide range of developmental needs To lead the delivery of clinical services for a specific site. To implement a range of specialist interventions drawn from different evidence based theoretical models To offer a flexible provision of care to the families in our service in liaison with the MDT and others working with a child, providing joint interventions as appropriate To actively seek the views and involvement of families as part of clinical delivery and service development To identify and develop particular areas of clinical practice within the service, and lead their implementation across the team To demonstrate a sensitive approach to the diverse needs of the children and families who access the service To adhere to Trust policies relating to confidentiality. To maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and statistics in line with Trust and HCPC standards. To adhere to governance policies and procedures and be aware of relevant documents/briefings from bodies. To be responsible for the supervision of trainee music therapists. To demonstrate good time management and organisational skills during daily management of own workload and to be able to adapt flexibly to changes To continue to develop professional expertise and knowledge through continuing professional development To carry out practical, clinically related tasks as necessary Leadership and management: To make appropriate and timely referrals to other members of the multidisciplinary team when required. To deputise for the lead music therapists during periods of absence to ensure effective day to day organisation of the teams workload. To understand and apply clinical governance principles to your own caseload and contribute to and lead departmental clinical governance sessions To contribute to service and policy developments within the music therapy team and across wider AHP services in the Trust. To develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other colleagues within the Trust. To provide clinical support and guidance, and to act as a resource for clinical knowledge to other professionals both within and external to the Trust. To understand and manage service developments and changes with colleagues. To lead on the implementation of audit and service evaluations. To be involved in purchase of equipment and consumable stock, including furniture, electrical goods, stationery and specialist music therapy equipment. Education & research: To contribute to clinical supervision of trainee music therapists, supporting where appropriate the development of research projects which are deemed relevant to the service. To be involved in data collection for research and audits being undertaken in each area and to be able to monitor and implement change. To be involved in, audit and research projects, presenting as required. To participate in promoting music therapy through workshops, parent forums, and seminars where appropriate Professional development: To maintain a high standard of care and professional conduct in accordance with the requirements of the HCPC ensuring that staff and trainees you are responsible for do likewise. To maintain professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. To ensure that all mandatory training is completed within the required timescales. To assess own training and development needs, participating in regular clinical and managerial supervision.

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