Music Therapist

Job SummaryThis 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 jobProvide 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 practiceDeveloping a competency based framework for practitioners working within the specialist areaCritical analysis, appraisal and synthesis of current research outcomes and/or relevant literature in order to maintain expert levels of knowledge and practiceEstablish 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.About UsIf 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.DetailsDate posted22 October 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number050-AHP156-0625-AJob locationsNorth East WalesNorth East WalesLL18 3ASJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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.Job DescriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssentialDegree in Music Therapy or equivalent, plus short specialist courses, experience to post-graduate equivalent diploma levelMaster's level education or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experienceDesirableMembership of British Association of Music Therapy (BAMT)ExperienceEssentialSignificant 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 changesUnderstanding of supervision and delegation principlesDesirableBroad range of experience within community music settingsPerson SpecificationEssentialSignificant 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 changesUnderstanding of supervision and delegation principlesDesirableBroad range of experience within community music settingsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBetsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardAddressNorth East WalesNorth East WalesLL18 3ASEmployer's websitehttps://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameBetsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardAddressNorth East WalesNorth East WalesLL18 3ASEmployer's websitehttps://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)