Job summary
Due to an exciting opportunity for a fixed term project funding from Health Education in Wales, we are pleased to offer this temporary Speech & Language Therapy Technical Instructor position to facilitate the development of our Voice and Communication Service for the Transgender (TG) and Gender Diverse Population of CTM University Health Board.
This post is fixed term for 17 months due to - meet the needs of the service
Main duties of the job
You will support our highly specialist SLTs to:
Improve access to a highly specialist, person-centred SLT service
Develop and implement clinical pathways for service users, ensuring links both locally and nationally embedded within Primary Care Services.
Help to reduce waiting times
Build clinical resources to better support dynamic therapy provision.
Help us to establish stronger links within Primary care (GP & mental health services) as well as Welsh Gender Service and 3rd sector organisations.
You may help to set up clinics, run groups and assist in the day to day organisation of the service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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
- NVQ level III or equivalent in a related subject.
- Good standard of general education.
- Qualifications related to working with individuals, groups in Health/education settings.
- Basic knowledge of adult swallowing difficulties
- Basic knowledge of and adult speech and language difficulties.
- Knowledge of gender diversity
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS structures and processes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a team of people.
- Experience of working with adults.
- Experience of working with people with communication difficulties.
- Experience of working with speech and language therapists
- Experience of working or supporting people with gender diversity
Desirable
- Experience in working in a hospital environment
- Experience of working with adults who have had a stroke
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Managing delegated caseload and assessing priorities.
- Good and sensitive interpersonal skills.
- Good communication skills with people with specific communication difficulties.
- Good insight into professional boundaries and when to refer on/ seek further advice.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Team player
- Initiative
- Flexible approach to work
- Adaptable
- Passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ level III or equivalent in a related subject.
- Good standard of general education.
- Qualifications related to working with individuals, groups in Health/education settings.
- Basic knowledge of adult swallowing difficulties
- Basic knowledge of and adult speech and language difficulties.
- Knowledge of gender diversity
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS structures and processes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a team of people.
- Experience of working with adults.
- Experience of working with people with communication difficulties.
- Experience of working with speech and language therapists
- Experience of working or supporting people with gender diversity
Desirable
- Experience in working in a hospital environment
- Experience of working with adults who have had a stroke
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Managing delegated caseload and assessing priorities.
- Good and sensitive interpersonal skills.
- Good communication skills with people with specific communication difficulties.
- Good insight into professional boundaries and when to refer on/ seek further advice.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Team player
- Initiative
- Flexible approach to work
- Adaptable
- Passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
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).
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).
