Senior Music Therapist, Child Development Lead

Transformation Unit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

Managerial supervision

CPD opportunities

Administrative assistance

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Senior Music Therapist (Band 7) on a part-time basis (22.5 hours/week). HCPC registered, with substantial experience in child development, to lead clinical work and supervise trainees.

The role offers flexible working and opportunities for CPD, supervision, and teaching within a busy multidisciplinary team across child development services at three centres. Closing date 23 November 2026.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered as a Music Therapist
• MA training in Music Therapy (or equivalent)
• Evidence of further training in an area related to child health
• Membership of The British Association for Music Therapy
• Membership of British Association for Music Therapy Children Young People and Families Clinical Interest Group
• Research project experience which links to the area of children’s health

Responsibilities

• To provide highly specialist music therapy assessment and intervention, using evidence based principles and current best practice, and maintain accurate records.
• To lead on specific management responsibilities as well as contribute to strategic planning and service developments.
• Operational management and clinical supervision responsibilities for qualified and trainee music therapists in the team.
• To provide consultation, teaching and training at undergraduate/post-graduate level, to child health/education staff, related professionals and parents.
• To work within a range of community settings, which could include child development centres, children’s centres, nurseries and local schools.
• To implement service audits and evaluations, develop and lead CPD, and participate in research.
• To be a role model for expert clinical care, and the identified Trust values at all times.

Skills

HCPC Registered

Music Therapy

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

MA in Music Therapy

HCPC Registered

Child health training

British Association for Music Therapy

Research experience

Job description

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Senior Music Therapist (Band 7) on a part-time basis (22.5 hours/week). HCPC registered, with substantial experience in child development, to lead clinical work and supervise trainees.

The role offers flexible working and opportunities for CPD, supervision, and teaching within a busy multidisciplinary team across child development services at three centres. Closing date 23 November 2026.