Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK.
Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathway—from post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life care—for people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families. Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life.
We are looking for a motivated and organised Music Therapy Assistant to join our specialist Music Therapy team at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability.
Working alongside HCPC-registered music therapists, you will support the delivery of music therapy services across a range of specialist neurorehabilitation and long-term care settings, while also assisting with the day-to-day administration of the department.
This role would suit someone with a strong interest in music and healthcare who enjoys working collaboratively and has excellent organisational and communication skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career to develop their knowledge, skills, and experience within a supportive specialist healthcare environment, while contributing to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
This is a two-year fixed-term position, with the potential for renewal subject to future funding.
Main Objectives of the role
To support the safe, effective and efficient delivery of the Music Therapy Service by providing administrative, practical and clinical support under the supervision of registered Music Therapists.
To contribute to the day-to-day operational running of the Music Therapy Department through the coordination of equipment, resources, procurement and departmental administration.
To maintain accurate departmental records, inventories, expenditure monitoring documents and activity data, escalating issues to the Clinical Lead where appropriate.
To support the department in meeting RHN standards for governance, health and safety, information governance, infection prevention and risk management.
To work collaboratively with the Music Therapy team and wider multidisciplinary colleagues, demonstrating the RHN’s values and contributing to the continuous improvement of the Music Therapy Service.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Support
Assist registered Music Therapists with the preparation and delivery of individual and group music therapy sessions.
Prepare, clean and maintain treatment rooms, instruments and equipment.
Support volunteers and students where appropriate.
Undertake delegated clinical and non-clinical tasks under the supervision of a registered Music Therapist.
Administration
Provide administrative support to the Music Therapy Department.
Prepare agendas, take minutes and maintain departmental records and databases.
Coordinate room bookings and support routine departmental reporting.
Procurement and Resources
Coordinate purchasing requests authorised by the Clinical Lead.
Maintain records of orders, deliveries and departmental expenditure.
Keep departmental budget monitoring records up to date and highlight significant expenditure to the Clinical Lead.
Maintain an accurate inventory of departmental equipment and resources.
Coordinate servicing, maintenance and disposal of equipment in accordance with RHN procedures.
Governance and IT
Complete routine risk assessments and environmental safety checks.
Report maintenance issues using RHN reporting systems.
Support the management of departmental devices, software and digital resources in accordance with RHN policies.
Assist with the extraction of activity data and preparation of information for service and fundraising reports.
Professional Responsibilities
Work within RHN’s policies relating to confidentiality, safeguarding, health and safety, infection prevention and information governance.
Participate in supervision, appraisal, mandatory training and departmental meetings.
Develop effective working relationships with colleagues across the RHN.
Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade.
Person specification: Essential and Desirable
GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (E)
To be able to sing and accompany on piano or guitar (E)
Good IT skills including Microsoft Office (E)
Good organisational and time management skills (E)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (E)
Ability to prioritise workload and work independently (E)
Ability to maintain accurate records and attention to detail (E)
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team (E)
Experience providing administrative support (D)
Level 3 qualification in music, administration or health/social care (D)
Experience working in healthcare or with people with disabilities (D)
Experience using databases or procurement systems (D)
Experience maintaining equipment or inventories (D)
Experience supporting fundraising or service reporting (D)
Knowledge of music technology e.g. recording and production skills (D)
Understanding of music therapy or neurorehabilitation (D)
Compensation Range
£28,939.00 - £30,688.00
Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work:
Generous Annual Leave entitlement
Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK’s only hospital with its own kiln)!
Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs.
Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union.
Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women’s network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce – most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
Free on-site parking (rare in London!)
More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.
Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.
RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.
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 [email protected]
The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.
We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient response is received.
