Job summary
We are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) with excellent clinical and communication skills to join the Cardiff Community Resource Team (CCRT). The post holder will work within a close MDT to promote the independence of adults living in their own homes and within the care sector. They will demonstrate enthusiasm, compassion and the ability to problem solve creatively.
Please contact us for more information or to arrange a visit.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage an independent, complex caseload, providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, intervention, management and discharge to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties associated with a wide range of acquired conditions.
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, liaising with other agencies and disciplines within the health and social care sector to promote the independence of clients living at home and within care settings.
The post holder will take part in service development projects including complex audits. They will participate in the in-service training of Speech and Language Therapists and Assistants and teaching/training of external service users and other professions. They will supervise and provide clinical support to more junior Speech and Language Therapy staff and provide clinical placements for undergraduate SLT students.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has an important job to do. What we do matters because it's our job to care for people and keep them well. We all want to do this to the best of our abilities - but we know that good intentions are not always enough.
At Cardiff and Vale University Health Board our values and example behaviours are:
Our values guide the way we work and the way we behave with others. Post holders will be expected at all times to behave in accordance with our values demonstrating commitment to the delivery of high quality services to patients.
Job description
Job 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
Job description
Job 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Undertaken relevant short courses/CPD in specialist area
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
- Membership of RCSLT
- Post Graduate training in Dysphagia
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working with a range of communication & swallowing difficulties
- Experience of working with a specialist caseload
- Working in partnership with an MDT and other professionals
- Working through others, teaching others, providing clinical support
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Reflective practice and problem solving
- Negotiation and management of conflict / sensitive topics
Desirable
Special Knowledge
Essential
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Team player
- Self-motivated, enthusiasm, initiative
- Demonstrates empathy and compassion for others
- Able to manage distressing circumstances
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Undertaken relevant short courses/CPD in specialist area
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
- Membership of RCSLT
- Post Graduate training in Dysphagia
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working with a range of communication & swallowing difficulties
- Experience of working with a specialist caseload
- Working in partnership with an MDT and other professionals
- Working through others, teaching others, providing clinical support
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Reflective practice and problem solving
- Negotiation and management of conflict / sensitive topics
Desirable
Special Knowledge
Essential
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Team player
- Self-motivated, enthusiasm, initiative
- Demonstrates empathy and compassion for others
- Able to manage distressing circumstances
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Cardiff Community Resource Team
North West Locality, Park Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 7XB
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
