Arts Assistant

Reporting to
: Arts Manager (West Middlesex University Hospital)

Salary
: £27,000 pa

Location:
 West Middlesex University Hospital, Isleworth, TW7 6AF

Contract:
 Full time

An exciting opportunity for an Arts Assistant role has arisen within the Design and Environment team, at CW+.

We are looking for applicants interested in arts and health, who are motivated, have excellent communication skills and can work on their own and as part of a team. This is a supportive role and will enable applicants to gain practical experience of office work and arts programming in a healthcare setting.

About CW+

CW+ is the official charity of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

including its hospitals and clinics. Our generous supporters and partners enable us to:

• Build and enhance clinical facilities to create an outstanding healing environment for patients and staff
• Deliver a unique art and design programme to transform the experience and wellbeing of our patients
• Invest in health innovation to deliver exceptional patient care

About CW+ Arts in Health programme

• CW+ has a pioneering Arts in Health programme focused on the link between human health and the environment, building on the robust body of evidence that outstanding design and engagement with the arts can improve physical and mental wellbeing.
• Drawing on 30 years of expertise, our hospitals and clinics benefit significantly from the value of integrating the arts, design and technology into our patient care pathways. All of which supports the physical, mental, and emotional recovery of our patients; fosters a stress-reducing environment for caregivers; improves workplace satisfaction and employee retention.
• We hold a collection of more than 2,000 works of art and digital installations, many of which are on display around our hospitals for all to enjoy. Our award winning Arts for All programme brings daily music, performance and creative activities into the wards, using art as a tool for healing.

Some recent examples of projects we have completed can be found here:

Job Purpose

The role of arts assistant within the team will provide important assistance and co-ordination support to the delivery of our Arts programme at the charity.

Job profile

• Supporting the Director of Patient Environment and the Patient Environment team with general administrative duties.
• To support projects ensuring the smooth running of our programme.
• Assist with delivering arts projects across the programme.

Key responsibilities and duties

1. Support the Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre programme delivery including liaising with staff, artists, partners and patients at West Middlesex Hospital.
2. To support the continued growth and development of the arts programme by undertaking any additional tasks reasonably requested by the Arts Manager (WMUH).
3. Support the maintenance of the art collection at West Middlesex hospital including artwork audit, artwork labelling and conservation monitoring.
4. To manage a programme of maintenance for digital projects across the West Middlesex site, ensuring that interventions are working and problem-solving issues with technology as they arise.
5. Support arts/design programme projects by assisting with consultation, liaising with suppliers, and assisting with installations at West Middlesex Hospital.
6. Provide general administration support to the Arts Team where needed, arranging internal/external meetings, maintaining project plans, and answering general enquiries to the arts programme.
7. Support the impact and evaluation programme aiding with research and impact measurement initiatives.
8. Support the organisation and delivery of events such as talks, receptions and openings.
9. Support colleagues, contributing to a happy and productive, values-driven working environment.
10. Champion CW+'s mission, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

Person specification

Essential

• Pro-active, positive, 'can-do' attitude: a real self-starter
• Professional and excellent interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Expert in using Microsoft Office, (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Demonstratable interest in the arts
• Comfortable working in a hospital/clinical environment

Desirable

• Experience of using Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience of using the arts within a healthcare setting

Key terms and benefits

Hours: 35 per week (normally 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday)

Pension: employer contribution of 8%

Holiday: 27 days per annum, plus UK bank holidays

How to apply

• Please submit a CV and detail cover letter (max 2 pages), demonstrating your suitability for the role
• Deadline for completed application is 01/12/2025
• Interviews to be held week commencing 08/12/2025
• To apply please contact