Speech and Language Therapist

Powys Teaching Health Board

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Job summary

We are delighted to be offering a permanent 1.0 position for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our small and friendly children's team within Powys Teaching Health Board. You will have the opportunity to gain experience and work in a wide range of clinical areas including Flying Start, Early Years, Special schools and core mainstream schools.

You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic with an ability to work independently but also work well within a team. If you are looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an innovative forward-thinking team then please get in touch for this exciting opportunity.

Main duties of the job

You will work within the children's Speech and Language Therapy team providing assessment, diagnosis and intervention/management of children. You will have the opportunity to work in a range of clinical areas supporting children who have a range of speech, language, and communication needs. You will be supported by a team of Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists across a range of specialisms.

The post holder will be well supported and be part of our band 5 peer supervision network, as well as being supported to complete RCSLT NQP competencies (if required). We have regular supervision sessions and have a strong ethos on supporting staff to develop alongside the trusts appraisal system.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

About us

Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.

Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.

Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 orpowys.workforcegeneralenquiries@wales.nhs.uk

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Date posted

25 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-AHP003-0123

Job locations

Brecon War Memorial Hospital

Cerrigcochion Road

Brecon

LD3 7NS


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

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised qualification degree in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Experience

Essential

  • A range of experience in children's services
  • Work experience/Student placements within health / social care settings
  • Experience of a range of assessment and therapeutic techniques within clinical area

Desirable

  • Experience of supporting others
  • Experience of working within and MDT or with other professionals

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
  • Ability to cope in a busy environment through periods of interruption throughout the day
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Ability to critically appraise performance

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised qualification degree in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Experience

Essential

  • A range of experience in children's services
  • Work experience/Student placements within health / social care settings
  • Experience of a range of assessment and therapeutic techniques within clinical area

Desirable

  • Experience of supporting others
  • Experience of working within and MDT or with other professionals

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
  • Ability to cope in a busy environment through periods of interruption throughout the day
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Ability to critically appraise performance

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Brecon War Memorial Hospital

Cerrigcochion Road

Brecon

LD3 7NS


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Brecon War Memorial Hospital

Cerrigcochion Road

Brecon

LD3 7NS


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Professional Head of Speech and Language Therapy

Sarah Rate

sarah.rate2@wales.nhs.uk

07815490936

Date posted

25 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-AHP003-0123

Job locations

Brecon War Memorial Hospital

Cerrigcochion Road

Brecon

LD3 7NS


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