Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join a well-established community team based in Pembrokeshire. Occasionally, there will be an expectation for the successful candidate to support children and their families in Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion too.The successful candidate will have experience of supporting and working with children who present with Speech, Language and Communication needs.
We are looking for an individual who demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and organisational skills, with a passion for delivering high standards of care, working in the heart of the community. You will work as part of a well-established team of therapists, assistants and multi-agency colleagues.
Hywel Dda University Health Board Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist is a supportive, innovative and forward thinking service who are committed to providing a work environment that is supportive and accessible.
Applications are welcomed from newly qualified (or due to qualify), or someone who is keen to return or continue in this role. The base location will be discussed with the successful applicant.
Main duties of the job
You will be supported by a team of Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapists and have the opportunity to be part of shaping and developing the service, as well as providing supervision to junior colleagues.
The caseload will comprise of children with a range of Speech Language and Communication Needs, working across a range of settings.
You will be responsible for managing your own caseload providing assessment, intervention, advice and training as required. An ability to develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders is essential.
You will also be required to liaise closely with parents, education staff and other health professionals to ensure strategies and approaches can be embedded both at home and in school.
The development of leadership skills in all posts is actively promoted within the Hywel Dda Speech and Language Therapy Service.
This role will include the opportunity to develop your own knowledge and skills whilst also being involved in service wide developments. The post holder will receive support from a range of colleagues including Highly Specialist SLTs who lead on DLD, SSD and AAC, alongside access to regular supervision, a supportive network of other SLTs and CPD activities.
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be providing a combination of specialist, targeted and universal provision to children and the teams supporting the children who have awide range of speech, language and communication needs.
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 userexperiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, wewelcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post.
Interviews will be held on 09/04/2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be providing a combination of specialist, targeted and universal provision to children and the teams supporting the children who have awide range of speech, language and communication needs.
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 userexperiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, wewelcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post.
Interviews will be held on 09/04/2026
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
- HCPC registration
- RCSLT membership
- Knowledge of national and local policies and initiatives relevant to the caseload
- Knowledge of a wide range of specialist assessment tools and procedures relevant to the caseload
- Knowledge of differential diagnosis relevant to SLCN in children
- Knowledge of selecting, setting and evaluating treatment goals
- Knowledge of therapeutic interventions relevant to the caseload, and ability to demonstrate the evidence base for these approaches
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary team working
- Knowledge of legal and professional issues relating to confidentiality and record keeping
Desirable
- Basic counselling
- Understanding of the principles of audit/ clinical governance
- Basic qualitative and quantitative research approaches
- Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety issues
- Knowledge of bilingualism and considerations necessary when delivering therapy in a bilingual environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs in a range of settings, and including individual and group work.
- Experience of working in schools.
- Experience of a wide range of assessment and therapy techniques and their application.
- Meeting clients' needs through collaborative working with carers and other professionals.
Desirable
- Experience of working in specialist units/classes
- Delivering training to a range of audiences
- Supervision of support workers
- Experience of involvement in audit and other service evaluation techniques
Language Skills
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
- HCPC registration
- RCSLT membership
- Knowledge of national and local policies and initiatives relevant to the caseload
- Knowledge of a wide range of specialist assessment tools and procedures relevant to the caseload
- Knowledge of differential diagnosis relevant to SLCN in children
- Knowledge of selecting, setting and evaluating treatment goals
- Knowledge of therapeutic interventions relevant to the caseload, and ability to demonstrate the evidence base for these approaches
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary team working
- Knowledge of legal and professional issues relating to confidentiality and record keeping
Desirable
- Basic counselling
- Understanding of the principles of audit/ clinical governance
- Basic qualitative and quantitative research approaches
- Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety issues
- Knowledge of bilingualism and considerations necessary when delivering therapy in a bilingual environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs in a range of settings, and including individual and group work.
- Experience of working in schools.
- Experience of a wide range of assessment and therapy techniques and their application.
- Meeting clients' needs through collaborative working with carers and other professionals.
Desirable
- Experience of working in specialist units/classes
- Delivering training to a range of audiences
- Supervision of support workers
- Experience of involvement in audit and other service evaluation techniques
Language Skills
Essential
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).
