Music Therapy Assistant

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Hospital in Greater London is seeking a Music Therapy Assistant to support children with complex developmental needs through music therapy. The ideal candidate will work under supervision, take initiative in therapy-related tasks, and assist with administrative duties. Opportunities for professional development are offered, making this role suited for someone at the start of their career in healthcare. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early as vacancies may close quickly.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with children with complex developmental needs.
• Desire to develop skills within a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work under supervision and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks related to children's music therapy.
• Work under the direction of a responsible music therapist.
• Assist in administrative roles to support music therapy.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Participate in continuous professional development activities.

Skills

Working with children

Music therapy knowledge

Initiative

Administration

Job description

Music Therapy Assistant – Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

An opportunity exists for an individual interested in working with children with complex developmental needs within a well‑established Music Therapy Service.

We are recruiting a Music Therapy Assistant to enhance our music therapy offer for children and families. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wishes to develop their skills working with children and families within a healthcare setting.

We provide music therapy across Child Development Centres in Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster. We also offer support to local early years settings as well as training and consultation for professionals and parents/carers.

This post has excellent support and development opportunities, particularly suited to someone at the beginning of their career who is looking to develop experience and skills.

Please see the job description and person specification on NHS jobs for full details. If you have any questions that aren't covered, contact the music therapy team: [e-mail] or 02033156472.

• To carry out designated tasks and activities relating to children’s music therapy independently as delegated by a member of the music therapy team.
• To work under the direction and appropriate supervision of the responsible music therapist, although initiative is encouraged.
• To take on administrative and practical roles to support music therapy provision across the service.
• To assist in maintaining a safe work environment.
• To participate in CPD and other developmental activities related to the area of work.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top‑performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award‑winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us "Good" in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and "Outstanding" in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30 m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80 m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six‑month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

For further details or informal visits contact: Juliet Wood, Clinical Lead for Music Therapy, [e-mail].