Job summary
This is an exciting time for AHPs in CTMUHB - a time of innovative and progressive change, a time where we are looking for visionary team members at all levels to guide and implement this transition.
We are investing in our offer to the community served by CTM
- bringing care closer to home
- inspiring and enabling people to lead healthier lives
We are creating innovative offers of assessment, advice and intervention, building strong integrated teams and designing a seamless path for our patients with our patients.
The right candidate will have a strong team ethos and will value the importance of involving the clinical teams as an integral part of the service development.
AHPs are natural leaders of rehabilitation and through their expertise, resourcefulness and solutions-based approach, Wales can develop the very best rehabilitation services in the world, services that will improve the quality of life for people in Wales. We want to see these developed and implemented at pace to enable the vision of supporting citizens to achieve their maximum potential - physically, cognitively, socially and psychologically. (From AHP Framework 2019)
You will provide highly specialist intervention to urgent swallow/communication referrals, offering domiciliary, outpatient, care home and virtual appointments jointly with our dietetic colleagues- predominantly across the South area of the UHB- covering RCT and Bridgend.
Main duties of the job
As well as forming an essential part of an AHP community network of clinicians across the UHB, you will also act as a key member of Cwm Taf Morgannwg's growing outpatient and community service, serving predominantly the Rhondda and Bridgend population in their own homes, aiming for joint assessment with dietetics wherever possible.
You will liaise closely with the supportive and collaborative AHP community and outpatient team, as well as working closely with the array of community services including 'At Home', 'Stay Well At Home', Reablement, CRT etc.
You will have access to regular supervision and opportunities for development. You will also have direct referral access to our VFS and FEES services.
We are a friendly, supportive and progressive team who welcome passion, patient-centred initiatives and evidence based practise.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Cwm Taf Morgannwg yn rhan o deulu GIG Cymru. Mae ein Bwrdd Iechyd yn darparu gofal iechyd sylfaenol, eilaidd a chymunedol ynghyd gwasanaethau lles i tua 450,000 o bobl sy'n byw mewn tair sir: Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr, Merthur Tydful a Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Rydyn ni'n byw yn l ein gwerthoedd craidd:
- Rydyn ni'n gwrando, yn dysgu ac yn gwella
- Rydyn ni'n trin pawb pharch
- Rydyn ni i gyd yn gweithio fel un tm
Rydyn ni'n gyflogwr lleol balch; mae tua 80% o'n gweithlu o 15,000 yn byw o fewn ein rhanbarth. O ganlyniad, nid enaid y sefydliad yn unig y mae ein staff yn ei gynrychioli, ond y cymunedau amrywiol rydyn ni'n eu gwasanaethu.
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 and /or knowledge
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree
- Member of HCPC
- Postgraduate dysphagia training
- Postgraduate training in relevant area to master's level or equivalent. Or willing to achieve this.
- Knowledge of specific assessment/treatment tools for acquired neurology
Desirable
- Research methodology/ clinical audit training
- Understanding of Local and National Policies and relevant political drivers.
- Research methodology/ clinical audit training
Experience
Essential
- Specific experience in dealing with adults with acquired communication/swallowing difficulties as a result of stroke.
- Significant experience of working within the community or outpatient environment.
- Experience of MDT working
- Developing and planning service developments and policies.
- Delivering training programmes.
Desirable
- Supervision of less experienced staff.
- Experience of providing second opinions.
- Experience of working with social services/primary care
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- To have an ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Skills in analysing and communicating highly complex assessment information.
- Excellent and sensitive interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as SALT/MDT team member and readiness to assume leadership responsibilities.
- Ability to lead on projects.
- Experience of providing digital assessment, treatment and training of other professionals
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Willingness to carry out research
- Experience of teaching/training others.
Values
Essential
- Treat patients and colleagues with dignity and respect
Other
Essential
- Resilience to emotionally demanding situations
- Team Player
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service.
- Satisfactory DBS Check
- Willingness to travel across the health board responding to service need
Person Specification
Qualifications and /or knowledge
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree
- Member of HCPC
- Postgraduate dysphagia training
- Postgraduate training in relevant area to master's level or equivalent. Or willing to achieve this.
- Knowledge of specific assessment/treatment tools for acquired neurology
Desirable
- Research methodology/ clinical audit training
- Understanding of Local and National Policies and relevant political drivers.
- Research methodology/ clinical audit training
Experience
Essential
- Specific experience in dealing with adults with acquired communication/swallowing difficulties as a result of stroke.
- Significant experience of working within the community or outpatient environment.
- Experience of MDT working
- Developing and planning service developments and policies.
- Delivering training programmes.
Desirable
- Supervision of less experienced staff.
- Experience of providing second opinions.
- Experience of working with social services/primary care
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- To have an ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Skills in analysing and communicating highly complex assessment information.
- Excellent and sensitive interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as SALT/MDT team member and readiness to assume leadership responsibilities.
- Ability to lead on projects.
- Experience of providing digital assessment, treatment and training of other professionals
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Willingness to carry out research
- Experience of teaching/training others.
Values
Essential
- Treat patients and colleagues with dignity and respect
Other
Essential
- Resilience to emotionally demanding situations
- Team Player
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service.
- Satisfactory DBS Check
- Willingness to travel across the health board responding to service need
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).
