Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative Speech and Language Therapist to join a well-established, supportive and experienced Speech & Language Therapy Team, working in the Central Integrated Health Community (IHC) of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). Supervision and support will be provided by our experienced team of Speech and Language Therapists whether you are newly qualified or looking to develop your existing skills.

As a successful candidate you will have a recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree and HCPC registration. However, we will consider applications from final year Speech and Language Therapy students. We would consider appointing the successful candidate on reduced hours and at a band 4 until completion of their degree course and full qualification as a Speech and Language Therapist is obtained.

Main duties of the job

You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills (including observation, listening and empathy skills) to support the individual needs of children, and families, working together with professionals in Health and Education Services. With support, you will organise, plan and prioritise your own workload, and develop appropriate strategies for caseload management. There will be the opportunity to develop skills in the training of parents and other professionals, partnership working with parents and the development of therapy programmes.

Working within our services for preschool children, the successful candidate will work alongside other Speech and Language Therapists to assess and treat children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs in Conwy and Denbighshire. There will be the opportunity to contribute to service delivery in community clinics, preschool settings and the Child Development Centre.

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.

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