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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised and pro-active Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to provide high quality input working within Pre-school ALN and Paediatric Dysphagia Services.
This is a fixed term temporary post for 12 months for 3 days a week (0.6 WTE). This post is based at Conwy Child Development Centre. The post holder will work within the Pre-school complex needs Speech and Language Therapy service in Conwy Child Development Centre (2 days) and within the Paediatric Dysphagia Service (1 day).
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities include but are not limited to Triage of referrals; Caseload allocation and prioritisation; Assessment, treatment and management of a complex and highly specialist Paediatric caseload; Planning and supporting transition to community services (Early years clinics and school-aged services).
The role involves delivery of training and education to the wider MDT and Band 5 Speech and Language Therapy colleagues in dysphagia and communication. Clinical Education to Speech and Language Therapy students will also be a part of this role.
CPD and clinical supervision are encouraged and supported within BCUHB Speech and Language Therapy Services.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
- oRecognised qualification degree / equivalent in S< oHCPC registered oPost graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience at this level oClinical supervisory experience
Desirable
- oMembership of appropriate clinical network group
- oOther professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- oAccredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience clinically in area of specialism
- oExperience of clinical leadership
- oSignificant experience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams
- oDelivering Practice Supervision
- oEvidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical specialty
Desirable
- oExperience in leading service development / improvement
knowledge and skills
Essential
- oKnowledge of assessment tools for Adult / Paediatric disorders
- oAbility to work as a team member
- oExtensive clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
- oEvidence of recent study in relevant clinical area
- oEffective planning, time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- oAlternative and Augmentative Communication knowledge & skills
- oWelsh speaker
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRecognised qualification degree / equivalent in S< oHCPC registered oPost graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience at this level oClinical supervisory experience
Desirable
- oMembership of appropriate clinical network group
- oOther professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- oAccredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience clinically in area of specialism
- oExperience of clinical leadership
- oSignificant experience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams
- oDelivering Practice Supervision
- oEvidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical specialty
Desirable
- oExperience in leading service development / improvement
knowledge and skills
Essential
- oKnowledge of assessment tools for Adult / Paediatric disorders
- oAbility to work as a team member
- oExtensive clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
- oEvidence of recent study in relevant clinical area
- oEffective planning, time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- oAlternative and Augmentative Communication knowledge & skills
- oWelsh speaker
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).
