Job overview

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 6 months to meet the needs of the service.

We are seeking a qualified, motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive team for a 6 month fixed term contract on a part-time basis, 18.75 hours per week. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly or recently qualified Speech and Language Therapist looking to gain experience within a dynamic setting. The successful applicant will join our well established paediatric service in BCUHB East IHC, covering Wrexham and Flintshire.

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

This role will be part of one of our exciting projects to develop new ways of working, providing additional therapy to high need children, collating and comparing outcomes or supporting assessment lists. Children will be aged 7 years and under and will be seen in schools and/or clinics. You will work as part of an integrated team and will liaise with families and supporting agencies as required.  You will work under the guidance of specialist SLTs, providing a fantastic learning opportunity for a developing B5 clinician.

We have a whole service approach, which means that whichever project you are part of, you will have strong links and access to the support of friendly, experienced SLTs and TIs working in all areas of paediatric Speech and Language Therapy. We are a forward thinking department and you will need to show flexibility and innovation and share in the team’s passion for delivering quality patient led care.

We offer a comprehensive and structured induction to all our new starters followed by high quality clinical supervision, regular team meetings and exciting CPD opportunities. We pride ourselves on our strong NQP support network, with colleagues with extensive skills and experience around you to help you develop as an SLT.  You will receive regular management and clinical supervision.

We welcome informal visits and would love to hear from you with any queries about this role.

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.