Community Kaleidoscope Music Therapist
The closing date is 04 December 2025
Job summary
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:o A passion for working with children and families affected by life-limiting conditionso Compassion, empathy, and respect when supporting children and those who care for themo The ability to be organised, flexible, and responsive to individual needso Strong communication skills, both written and verbalo Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary teamo Commitment to inclusive, child-centred practice that empowers familieso IT literacy - experience using SystmOne is desirable (training can be provided)
Main duties of the job
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 car
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).
About us
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
Details
Date posted
20 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
824-INNER-7610259
Job locations
The Medical Centre
7E Woodfield Road
London
W9 3XZ
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
The Medical Centre
7E Woodfield Road
London
W9 3XZ
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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