Community Kaleidoscope Music Therapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization is seeking a compassionate Music Therapist to join their Specialist Palliative Care Team. This part-time role involves delivering music therapy assessments and interventions to children with life-limiting conditions. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in music therapy and a passion for supporting families. Opportunities for development and a supportive work environment are provided.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training, support and development in your career

Comprehensive induction into the community service

Qualifications

• Previous experience providing music therapy for children with complex needs is essential.
• Ability to be organised, flexible, and responsive to individual needs.
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist music therapy assessment and intervention.
• Offer therapeutic support to children and young people with complex needs.
• Work across a range of community settings.

Skills

Passion for working with children and families

Compassion and empathy

Strong communication skills

IT literacy – experience using SystmOne

Job description

Are you a passionate and creative Music Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with life-limiting conditions and complex needs?

We are delighted to offer a newly developed opportunity for a skilled and compassionate Community Kaleidoscope Music Therapist to join our Specialist Palliative Care Team – Inner Division within our Children’s Community Nursing Service.

This is a unique role offering 18 hours per week, worked flexibly across three days. You will deliver specialist music therapy assessments and evidence-based interventions to children within their homes and community settings, working in partnership with families and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Previous experience providing music therapy for children with complex needs is essential.

We welcome applicants who demonstrate:

• A passion for working with children and families affected by life-limiting conditions
• Compassion, empathy, and respect when supporting children and those who care for them
• The ability to be organised, flexible, and responsive to individual needs
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to inclusive, child-centred practice that empowers families
• IT literacy – experience using SystmOne is desirable (training can be provided)

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist music therapy assessment and intervention, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in line with evidence-based principles and best practice
• Offer therapeutic support to children and young people with complex medical, developmental and palliative care needs
• Work across a range of community settings, including the Palliative Care/Kaleidoscope service, home environments and clinic-based locations
• Contribute to specific projects as delegated by the Kaleidoscope Lead
• Deliver home and community-based sessions tailored to the needs of children with life-limiting conditions and their families
• Provide both individual and group blocks of music therapy to address identified therapeutic goals in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and families
• Support the wider Kaleidoscope Palliative Care Team, working closely with Children’s Community Nursing and Social Services Child Development Services to ensure coordinated, compassionate and accountable care

You will receive excellent support, including clinical supervision, regular managerial supervision and opportunities for continuing professional development.

This post is open to female applicants only, as the role involves providing care in circumstances where a female practitioner is required (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010).

Just as we care about our patients’ well‑being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025