Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (until 31st March 2026 to meet the needs of the service.)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 050-AHP111-0425
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bodfan, Ysbyty Eryri
- Town
- Caernarfon
- Salary
- £37,898 - £45,637 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Band 6
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
This post is a Fixed term/Secondment for until 31st March 2026 to meet the needs of the service.
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist, based within SLT services in North West Wales, to work with our partners in Flying Start services in Gwynedd.
Working with colleagues in Flying Start, including health visitors, Nursery Nurses, Language and Play and Early Development officers, Advisory Teachers, and child care providers, you will ensure a cohesive approach to supporting the development of the speech, language and communication skills of young children.
Main duties of the job
As a successful candidate you will be enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative, with a passion for working with young children and their families. Previous experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams, particularly colleagues in Health, Education and Social Services will be an advantage. You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills (including observation, listening and empathy skills) to support the individual needs of children, and families. There will be the opportunity to develop skills in the training and education of staff in preschool settings and schools, as well as working with colleagues to contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the Flying Start service in North West Wales.
What we can offer:
1:1 regular management supervision.
Access to professional supervision 1:1 and in peer groups.
Joint working with SLT colleagues.
An opportunity to work in an innovative, and motivated team within a supportive, collaborative and progressive environment.
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.
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
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Experience
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Knowledge and Skills
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are essential
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Fiona Lloyd
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07890025724
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