Head of Speech and Language Therapy
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Salary
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2223 (64% match) is an eligible occupation, and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Provide strategic and operational leadership for Speech & Language Therapy Services , ensuring safe, effective and high-quality service delivery while maintaining professional, clinical and governance standards.
Lead service development, modernisation and change management , implementing policies and driving improvements that align with Health Board priorities, government objectives and the evolving needs of patients and communities.
Manage resources, budgets and workforce performance , including staff leadership, professional development, financial oversight and ensuring services are delivered efficiently within available resources.
Develop and maintain effective partnerships and collaborative working arrangements with internal and external stakeholders, representing the service and supporting integrated working across health, social care, education and voluntary sectors.
Main duties of the job
Planning and designing services
Improvement and monitoring
Clinical Activity
Finance and budget management
Leadership and training
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- BSc / Dip Grad in Speech & Language Therapy
- MSc or equivalent level of knowledge
- Experience of working at management level.
- Financial, Budget and resource management.
- Proven organisational skills including prioritisation.
- Experience of lecturing and lesson planning.
Essential criteria
- Understanding of professional ethics / code of conduct and their application in practice.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2223 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025Similar sponsored roles
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.