Job overview

The Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team in Betsi Cadwaladr East have an exciting development opportunity for a motivated and dynamic qualified speech and language therapist to develop their skills and our service supporting adults with a learning disability (ALD) who have communication and swallowing needs.

Main duties of the job

You will join our supportive and growing team of SLTs and technical instructors, providing services across a range of acute and community settings. We will support you to develop your independent dysphagia skills if needed, and you will have access to support and supervision across our highly skilled team.  We have a 'one team' approach to supporting our population, enabling us to be flexible to meet patient needs and to developing the skills and experiences of our clinicians. Your patients will have access to instrumental clinics (FEES and VFS) and you will have access to 1:1 and peer support, with links across the Health Board and Wales.  

We are interested in hearing from SLTs already working at Band 5 or 6 level for this opportunity. We have a robust development plan to support Band 5 SLTs to progress into a Band 6 post specialising in ALD.

Please contact Cara Spencer, Head of SLT East on 07785 744883 for more information, or to arrange a visit to meet the team.

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.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.