Job summary
Speech and Language Therapist - Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding Adult Team. Experience with an adult client group is essential. Based in Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, this is an ideal opportunity for the successful therapist to develop their skills with a varied adult client groups whilst working in a supportive and dynamic environment. Innovation and initiative are actively encouraged. Opportunities are available for work in both the acute and community settings. This will involve working with individuals and groups, specialist multi-disciplinary teams, supporting developments in community services, and developing and delivering training to a range of professionals, carers and volunteers.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a Speech & Language Therapy Service for adults in the nominated locality who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
The post-holder will be supported to manage a caseload of adult clients, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in community and acute settings. They will also contribute to key service developments, both within Speech & Language Therapy, and across professions and agencies.
Manage the day to day prioritisation and administration of a specific caseload, adhering to deadlines, and advising team leader on issues of service delivery, including shortfalls and service pressures.
Plan, organise and run daily clinics/ in-patient sessions/ home visits
Provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties
Organise the day to day tasks of Speech & Language Therapy Assistant(s) and volunteers
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful post-holder will work as part of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service and will have regular access to senior colleagues. We are a friendly team who offer excellent Continuing Professional Development, clinical and managerial supervision, and encourage staff to actively engage with service development and improvement. There is a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary team working throughout the Health Board and the Speech and Language Therapy Department has close support networks with other hospital teams and Community based services
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 08.05.2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful post-holder will work as part of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service and will have regular access to senior colleagues. We are a friendly team who offer excellent Continuing Professional Development, clinical and managerial supervision, and encourage staff to actively engage with service development and improvement. There is a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary team working throughout the Health Board and the Speech and Language Therapy Department has close support networks with other hospital teams and Community based services
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 08.05.2024
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or equivalent
- Registered with Health Professional Council
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate courses
- Active membership of relevant SIG
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate experience with a range of acquired disorders relevant to the post, which may include dysphagia, asphasia, voice, head and neck cancer, and degenerative neurological disorders
- Experience of working with the MDT, families and carers
- Experience of working with support workers and/or volunteers
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience with a range of acquired disorders relevant to the post, which may include dysphagia, asphasia, voice, head and neck cancer, and degenerative neurological disorders
- Experience of working with groups of adults
- Experience as a speech and language therapist working in an adult service
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or equivalent
- Registered with Health Professional Council
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate courses
- Active membership of relevant SIG
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate experience with a range of acquired disorders relevant to the post, which may include dysphagia, asphasia, voice, head and neck cancer, and degenerative neurological disorders
- Experience of working with the MDT, families and carers
- Experience of working with support workers and/or volunteers
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience with a range of acquired disorders relevant to the post, which may include dysphagia, asphasia, voice, head and neck cancer, and degenerative neurological disorders
- Experience of working with groups of adults
- Experience as a speech and language therapist working in an adult service
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
