Lead Music Therapist - Child Development & Family Care

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an HCPC registered Music Therapist with substantial paediatric experience. The post involves working with children with complex developmental needs across multiple settings in Central London, collaborating closely with families, the music therapy team and the MDT.

The role requires leadership, supervision experience, and the ability to develop and evaluate services, CPD, and clinical governance within a supportive framework.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered with substantial experience in child development music therapy.
• Experience supervising and managing staff in a clinical setting.
• Able to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist music therapy assessment and intervention.
• Lead on management responsibilities and contribute to service development.
• Provide clinical supervision of trainee music therapists and staff.
• Deliver teaching and training at undergraduate/postgraduate levels.

Skills

HCPC registered

Child development

Supervision

Team collaboration

Job description

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an HCPC registered Music Therapist with substantial paediatric experience. The post involves working with children with complex developmental needs across multiple settings in Central London, collaborating closely with families, the music therapy team and the MDT.

The role requires leadership, supervision experience, and the ability to develop and evaluate services, CPD, and clinical governance within a supportive framework.