Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job Overview

Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (Full time, 37.5 hours per week) Acquired adult communication and swallowing disorders.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about working with adults with complex communication and swallowing difficulties predominantly on our acute medical wards but with the option for some time in community settings if you prefer a mixed post. The successful applicant will be fully dysphagia trained and able to manage a caseload independently. You will join a dynamic, friendly and innovative team of therapists and technical instructors, delivering high quality SLT services to adults in North East Wales.

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

Main duties of the job

With our ‘one team’ approach, we have a range of opportunities for you to develop personally and professionally. This post will involve working primarily with inpatients in Wrexham Maelor Hospital but we have the flexibility to offer up to half your working week in our community service, working across care home, community hospital and domiciliary settings.

There is a wide range of expertise and experience within the friendly and supportive SLT team. You will join a growing team of speech and language therapists and technical instructors and be supported by highly special

ist band 7 SLTs. There is excellent peer support.

We have regular whole team meetings. Clinical supervision is actively encouraged and there are regular CPD events and training opportunities as you continue to develop and hone your clinical skills. Access to specialist training is available via internal and external courses, as well as mentoring, attendance at regional and national CEN meetings.

There are regular therapist-led and MDT clinics including Videofluoroscopy and FEES, Joint Voice Clinics, Parkinson's Clinics and MND MDT meetings. There will be opportunities to participate in service improvements and MDT initiatives are encouraged.

We welcome informal visits to meet our team and answer any questions you may have.

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.

We welcome informal visits to find out more about the role and the team.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in SLT
• HCPC registered
• Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Membership of appropriate clinical network group
• Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
• Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• A range of clinical experience across adult SLT services
• Delegation to non-registered staff
• Evidence of teaching within post
• Involvement in clinical audit
• Experience in service development / improvement
  
  

Desirable criteria