Job Overview This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and well-motivated Music Therapist to deliver Music Therapy to designated patient groups across Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. This post will provide input to a variety of groups in line with the service area priorities as identified by the Head of Arts Therapy and supported by the Director of Allied Health Professions. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job Provide clinical leadership under the supervision of the Head of Service, in the delivery of the Music Therapy service within specialist area by: Developing, implementing, maintaining and cascading Music Therapy clinical standards in line with current evidence based best practice Developing a competency based framework for practitioners working within the specialist area Critical analysis, appraisal and synthesis of current research outcomes and/or relevant literature in order to maintain expert levels of knowledge and practice Establish working partnerships with voluntary, third sector services as appropriate. Actively participating in developing services as part of a national and local clinical network. Develop care pathways, local clinical standards, guidelines and protocols informed by evidence for specialist area. Working for our organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Degree in Music Therapy or equivalent, plus short specialist courses, experience to post-graduate equivalent diploma level Master’s level education or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience Desirable criteria Membership of British Association of Music Therapy (BAMT) Experience Essential criteria Significant post graduate experience with demonstrable experience in related clinical field which equips the post holder to be competent to carry a specialist caseload in specialist area. Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes Understanding of supervision and delegation principles Desirable criteria Broad range of experience within community music settings