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Looking for a Music Therapist to join your team?

As the professional body for Music Therapists in the UK, BAMT is able to advise on issues relating to the successful setting up of posts of all levels and the recruitment of Music Therapists.  Advice is available on appropriate terms and conditions of employment in a variety of work areas including the NHS, Education and Charitable sectors.  If you are interested in setting up a post for a Music Therapist in your service, please contact the BAMT Office.

All practising Music Therapists in the UK are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and uphold the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics, supported by the Guide to Professional Practice produced by BAMT.

Please see our helpful downloadable guide for employers for more information about advertising Music Therapy posts. 

BAMT JOB ADVERTISEMENTS

Introduction of Charges for Advertising Job Adverts in the Bulletins.

We're writing to inform you about an upcoming change regarding the advertising of job vacancies in our jobs bulletin.

As you may have noticed, we have not applied charges for advertising job adverts in our bulletin for the past few years. However, after careful consideration and in line with our strategic planning, we will be implementing a nominal fee for this service effective June 2024. 

 
This decision was not made lightly. We understand that changes like these may require adjustments on your end, and we want to assure you that our aim is to continue providing a valuable platform for connecting members with opportunities while also ensuring the
sustainability and growth of BAMT.

The new charges will be detailed as follows:

Organisation Turnover (per
annum)                                               
 ‘Music Therapist’ role ‘Non-music Therapist’ role
 Corporate Organisations
(inc NHS and other
statutory sector
departments) with a
turnover of more than
£250,000
£300+VAT £500+VAT 
 Music Therapy/other
organisations with a
turnover between £100,000
- £250,000
£200+VAT  £400+VAT
 Music Therapy/other
organisations with a
turnover less than £100,000
 £100+VAT £300+VAT

We believe that these charges are competitive and reasonable within the current market landscape, and they will allow us to maintain the quality of our services, invest in improvements, and expand our reach to benefit both advertisers and members.

We want to express our gratitude for your continued support and understanding. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this change or the new pricing structure, please contact BAMT Office. We are happy to discuss.

To advertise your Music Therapy position in the BAMT job bulletin please fill the below google form and then drop and email to the BAMT office, info@bamt.org. The job bulletin will be sent out every Thursday. The jobs must be received by 12noon on Tuesday to be included in the Thursday's bulletin. Any late submissions will be included in the following Thursday's bulletin.

https://forms.gle/ev7LGMEzSh9Dvkji8

Current jobs will continue to be listed in the monthly bulletin.

BAMT Recommended rates for Music Therapists

The recommended rate is from £50.00 upwards for an individual session, but please see the 'Guidance for Music Therapists working on a Freelance Basis or in Private Practice' for further information. 

Agenda for Change (predicted rates From 1 April 2024)

Please check the below page for AFC.

https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425

The entry level for Arts Therapists is at Band 6.