Music Therapist

Job Overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 11 MONTHS UNTIL 1.4.27 DUE TO FUNDING.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

An exciting opportunity to lead the clinical delivery of a pioneering trauma-informed Music Therapy programme in North West Wales.

This role includes the delivery of Music Therapy services within primary schools, specifically supporting children who are at high risk of requiring specialist CAMHS intervention.

We are seeking a results-driven and flexible HCPC Registered Music Therapist who would enjoy being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking pilot initiative. Excellent clinical supervision and CPD provision with opportunities to develop your clinical interests in trauma-informed practice.

Assessing the clients’ clinical needs, particularly children affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Implementing appropriate specialist intervention through weekly 1:1 trauma-informed music therapy sessions. Establishing clear lines of communication in respect of client care within a variety of multi-professional school well-being and paediatric teams. Collecting and compiling clinical data using validated tools (e.g., CORS, SDQ, PASS) for evaluation and long-term commissioning.

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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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

BAMT Registration

Desirable criteria

Meets all desirable criteria

HCPC Registration

Essential Criteria

Meets all essential criteria

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

Meets all essential criteria