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Job summary

Main area
Speech and Language Therapy
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 18.75 hours per week
Job ref
050-AHP108-0424
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Town
Wrexham
Salary
£35,922 - £43,257 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/05/2024 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Band 6

Job overview

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 in community settings. 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 Flintshire and Wrexham in North East Wales. 

Main duties of the job

With our ‘one team’ approach, we have a range of opportunities for you to develop personally and professionally. There is a wide range of expertise and experience within the friendly and supportive BCUHB S&LT team. You will join a growing team of speech and language therapists and technical instructors and be supported by highly specialist band 7 S&LTs and our new Frailty lead.  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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.

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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 S&LT
  • 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 / Paediatric SLT services
  • Delegation to non-registered staff
  • Evidence of teaching within post
  • Involvement in clinical audit
  • Experience in service development / improvement
Desirable criteria
  • Delegation to registered staff
  • Experience of delivering clinical education in area of speciality
  • Experience of delivering / supporting service change
  • Delivering Practice Supervision
  • Experience in leading service development / improvement

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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 desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jan Jenkins
Job title
Deputy Head of SLT
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07824 475524
Additional information

Rachel Kudrycz - Team Leader - 07773 240824

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