Senior Music Therapist - Child Development Lead

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an HCPC registered Music Therapist to lead a child development music therapy service at Chelsea & Westminster and West Middlesex centres. The role requires extensive experience with children with complex developmental needs, supervision of trainees, and collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team.

The post offers a fixed-term 12-month contract, part-time 22.5 hours/week, with a pro rata annual salary of £58,133–£65,261.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Music Therapist with MA in Music Therapy or equivalent.
• Consolidated experience with children 0–6 with developmental needs.
• Experience supervising music therapy trainees and clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist music therapy assessment and treatment for children with developmental needs.
• Lead delivery of clinical services for a site within the Trust.
• Supervise trainee music therapists and provide mentorship.
• Offer teaching and training to professionals and carers.
• Develop service audits, CPD, and contribute to research.
• Collaborate with families and MDT to ensure joined-up care.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Leadership/management

Communication with families

MDT collaboration

Education

MA in Music Therapy

HCPC Registered

Membership of British Association for Music Therapy

Membership of BA/Music Therapy Children Young People Group

Job description

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an HCPC registered Music Therapist to lead a child development music therapy service at Chelsea & Westminster and West Middlesex centres. The role requires extensive experience with children with complex developmental needs, supervision of trainees, and collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team.

The post offers a fixed-term 12-month contract, part-time 22.5 hours/week, with a pro rata annual salary of £58,133–£65,261.