Job overview

This post is fixed term/secondment for 10 months due to maternity cover.

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.

Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist – Wrexham Flying Start (up to 37.5 hours per week available for 10 months)

We are looking to recruit an experienced, self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised Speech and Language Therapist on a fixed term basis to join our well established Flying Start Service.

Wrexham Flying Start is a programme funded by Welsh Government to support children aged 0-4yrs to have the best start in life and reach their full potential. We are a multi-disciplinary team who provide coordinated and intensive support to children and their families and work closely with partner agencies to ensure the needs of the individual children and their families are met.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with another Speech and Language Therapist and a Technical Instructor, as well as other members of the MDT, to provide speech and language assessment and intervention for clients within the Flying Start Service.

In addition, you will be required to contribute to data collection, service evaluation, training and development. You will also work closely with the core East BCUHB Speech and Language Therapy team, who provide professional support and supervision.

This job offers a rewarding and challenging clinical environment. With high levels of knowledge and expertise in the friendly and supportive team, it also offers learning and development opportunities.

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

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.

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