Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about working with adults with complex communication and swallowing difficulties in community settings. The successful applicant will be fully dysphagia trained and able to manage a caseload independently. You will join a dynamic, friendly and innovative team of therapists and technical instructors, delivering high quality SLT services to adults in Flintshire and Wrexham in North East Wales.
Main duties of the job
With our 'one team' approach, we have a range of opportunities for you to develop personally and professionally. There is a wide range of expertise and experience within the friendly and supportive BCUHB S< team. You will join a growing team of speech and language therapists and technical instructors and be supported by highly specialist band 7 S<s and our new Frailty lead. There is excellent peer support.
We have regular whole team meetings. Clinical supervision is actively encouraged and there are regular CPD events and training opportunities as you continue to develop and hone your clinical skills. Access to specialist training is available via internal and external courses, as well as mentoring, attendance at regional and national CEN meetings.
There are regular therapist-led and MDT clinics including Videofluoroscopy and FEES, Joint Voice Clinics, Parkinson's Clinics and MND MDT meetings. There will be opportunities to participate in service improvements and MDT initiatives are encouraged.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
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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.
We welcome informal visits to find out more about the role and the team.
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.
We welcome informal visits to find out more about the role and the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in S< HCPC registered Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate clinical network group
- Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
Experience
Essential
- A range of clinical experience across Adult / Paediatric SLT services
- Delegation to non-registered staff
- Evidence of teaching within post
- Involvement in clinical audit
- Experience in service development / improvement
Desirable
- Delegation to registered staff
- Experience of delivering clinical education in area of speciality
- Experience of delivering / supporting service change
- Delivering Practice Supervision
- Experience in leading service development / improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in S< HCPC registered Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate clinical network group
- Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
Experience
Essential
- A range of clinical experience across Adult / Paediatric SLT services
- Delegation to non-registered staff
- Evidence of teaching within post
- Involvement in clinical audit
- Experience in service development / improvement
Desirable
- Delegation to registered staff
- Experience of delivering clinical education in area of speciality
- Experience of delivering / supporting service change
- Delivering Practice Supervision
- Experience in leading service development / improvement
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).
