Job summary
The opportunity
We encourage applications from NHS professionals who are interested in secondment opportunity.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Welsh-speaking specialist speech and language therapist with substantial experience in providing assessment and therapy for Welsh-speaking children to contribute to a research project with far reachingoutcomes for Welsh-speaking children and their families.
You will work on the Welsh Governmentfunded project for the development and evaluation of a bilingual surveillance tool of early speech, language and communication development in children in Wales.
You will work closely with the Project Manager and Senior Research Associate to provide specialist clinical expertise relevant to the design and implementation of the research project. This will include the collection and analysis of speech and language data from bilingual children; statistical analysis; contribution to dissemination of key project outcomes. Welsh language is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
What we are looking for
- Welsh Language is essential.
- Collaboratively plan, coordinate, and implement research projects in a timely manner.
- Utilise specialist clinical knowledge and experience to design, implement and support essential aspects of the research methodology.
- Exercise independent decision-making in relation to clinical research activity.
- Utilise theory and evidence-based practices regarding Welsh-medium speech and language therapy in order to inform all aspects of the project.
- Ensure the application of relevant regulatory and ethical principles, including any ethics and governance procedures relevant to the project.
- Develop, design, and manage novel data collection and analysis practices relevant to the field in the absence of existing frameworks.
- Assess, interpret, and evaluate research outcomes.
- Initiate and maintain ongoing engagement with relevant internal and external representatives from stakeholder groups to inform the development of the project.
- Conduct and review risk assessments and take responsibility for the health and safety of others on the project team.
- Prepare progress reports on the research from time to time as required by the funder for review purposes.
- Facilitate the delivery of training in relevant subject area(s).
- Act as a responsible team member, leading where agreed, and developing productive working relationships with other members of staff.
About us
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
Our Speech, Language and Communication Research team has a strong reputation across Wales for delivering high quality and impactful research to enable an excellent experience for both students and staff. We believe our employees are our biggest asset and we see investing in talent as vital to sustainable growth and success.
As part of our research, we work very closely with funding partners, clinics and other universities therefore providing you with the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders. Through our connections with Universities across Wales, we are also supporters of a collaborative approach to research, helping us to develop the services we support.
In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including:
- Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
- Flexible and remote working opportunities.
- Excellent family friendly policies.
- Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage.
- Access to all library facilities.
- Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaboratively plan, coordinate, and implement research projects in a timely manner.
- Utilise specialist clinical knowledge and experience to design, implement and support essential aspects of the research methodology.
- Exercise independent decision-making in relation to clinical research activity.
- Utilise theory and evidence-based practices regarding Welsh-medium speech and language therapy in order to inform all aspects of the project
- Ensure the application of relevant regulatory and ethical principles, including any ethics and governance procedures relevant to the project.
- Develop, design and manage novel data collection and analysis practices relevant to the field in the absence of existing frameworks.
- Assess, interpret, and evaluate research outcomes.
- Initiate and maintain ongoing engagement with relevant internal and external representatives from stakeholder groups to inform the development of the project.
- Conduct and review risk assessments and take responsibility for the health and safety of others on the project team.
- Prepare progress reports on the research from time to time as required by the funder for review purposes.
- Facilitate the delivery of training in relevant subject area(s).
- Act as a responsible team member, leading where agreed, and developing productive working relationships with other members of staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaboratively plan, coordinate, and implement research projects in a timely manner.
- Utilise specialist clinical knowledge and experience to design, implement and support essential aspects of the research methodology.
- Exercise independent decision-making in relation to clinical research activity.
- Utilise theory and evidence-based practices regarding Welsh-medium speech and language therapy in order to inform all aspects of the project
- Ensure the application of relevant regulatory and ethical principles, including any ethics and governance procedures relevant to the project.
- Develop, design and manage novel data collection and analysis practices relevant to the field in the absence of existing frameworks.
- Assess, interpret, and evaluate research outcomes.
- Initiate and maintain ongoing engagement with relevant internal and external representatives from stakeholder groups to inform the development of the project.
- Conduct and review risk assessments and take responsibility for the health and safety of others on the project team.
- Prepare progress reports on the research from time to time as required by the funder for review purposes.
- Facilitate the delivery of training in relevant subject area(s).
- Act as a responsible team member, leading where agreed, and developing productive working relationships with other members of staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above in Speech and Language Therapy.
- HCPC registered speech and language therapist.
- Membership of a professional body.
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree to Masters or doctoral level in relevant subject
Welsh Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex ideas in Welsh adapting to various audiences.
- C1 Fluent user
- Can communicate fluently in Welsh
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing bilingual childrens speech, language and communication within a Specialist SLT role
- Experience of analysing child speech and language samples in Welsh and English
- Experience of managing and storing sensitive data
Desirable
- Evidence of self led research activity
- designing, implementing, and reporting research
- Experience of managing the delivery of projects to time and on budget
- Presenting experience (to small and large audiences).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above in Speech and Language Therapy.
- HCPC registered speech and language therapist.
- Membership of a professional body.
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree to Masters or doctoral level in relevant subject
Welsh Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex ideas in Welsh adapting to various audiences.
- C1 Fluent user
- Can communicate fluently in Welsh
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing bilingual childrens speech, language and communication within a Specialist SLT role
- Experience of analysing child speech and language samples in Welsh and English
- Experience of managing and storing sensitive data
Desirable
- Evidence of self led research activity
- designing, implementing, and reporting research
- Experience of managing the delivery of projects to time and on budget
- Presenting experience (to small and large audiences).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
