Job summary
This post is for BANK sessions only. Available sessions will vary.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Specialist Speech and Language Therapists to join the Bank in BCUHB East speech and language therapy. Our Bank arrangements enable us to manage temporary changes in our team to maintain high quality clinical care for our patients. It provides SLTs with opportunities to work in different clinical areas and sites in our region, and work as part of our supportive and experienced team in a flexible and adaptable way.
Main duties of the job
SLTs joining our Band 7 Bank will be able to shape their work with us, according to clinical specialist skills and interests, and our service gaps at any time.
This might include working within our acute hospital team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, our community team across Wrexham and Flintshire, or our ALD and mental health service. Sessions may be available to provide direct clinical care or support training and service development initiatives.
We have a 'one team' approach across our service, benefitting from the same supportive network of clinical and administrative colleagues, and using the same systems to streamline our care to the population.
Sessions may be available at any time, Monday to Friday, from 1 to 5 days a week, with the potential for remote working, as well as direct work within our region.
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.
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
For queries, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Cara Spencer, Head of Speech and Language Therapy (East BCUHB) on 03000 848166/07785 744883 or cara.spencer@wales.nhs.uk
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
For queries, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Cara Spencer, Head of Speech and Language Therapy (East BCUHB) on 03000 848166/07785 744883 or cara.spencer@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in S< HCPC registered Post graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience at this level Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio. Clinical supervisory experience
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate clinical network group
- Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience clinically in area of specialism
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Delegation to qualified and non-registered staff
- Experience of delivering clinical education in area of specialty
- Evidence of teaching within post
- Involvement in clinical audit
- Experience in service development / improvement.
- Experience of delivering / supporting practice / service change
- Delivering Practice Supervision
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical specialty
Desirable
- Continuing Professional Development
- Welsh / English therapy provision
- Experience of project management
- Additional clinical or health care related experience
- Experience in leading service development / improvement
- Experience in research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in S< HCPC registered Post graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience at this level Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio. Clinical supervisory experience
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate clinical network group
- Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience clinically in area of specialism
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Delegation to qualified and non-registered staff
- Experience of delivering clinical education in area of specialty
- Evidence of teaching within post
- Involvement in clinical audit
- Experience in service development / improvement.
- Experience of delivering / supporting practice / service change
- Delivering Practice Supervision
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical specialty
Desirable
- Continuing Professional Development
- Welsh / English therapy provision
- Experience of project management
- Additional clinical or health care related experience
- Experience in leading service development / improvement
- Experience in research
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).
