Job summary
Join Our Dynamic Team as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist!
Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a profound difference in people's lives? An outstanding opportunity has emerged within our award winning Integrated Community Cluster Network, and we're searching for a dedicated professional to join our team. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of community care, providing essential support for individuals with progressive neurological conditions and offering universal palliative care.
Why Join Us? You'll work alongside a team of skilled and forward-thinking professionals, including district nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, community psychiatric nurses, and more. Together, we're committed to delivering innovative, holistic care that transforms lives within our communities.
What We Offer:
- A Collaborative Environment: You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that values your input and expertise.
- Professional Growth:Opportunities to deepen your skills and expand your experience within a supportive network.
- Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference every day in the lives of those dealing with complex needs.
If you're excited to take the next step in your career and thrive in a supportive, innovative environment, we would love to hear from you!
Apply now to become a valued part of our progressive care network!
Main duties of the job
This role involves delivering specialist assessments and interventions for adults with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders within a community setting. The postholder will work autonomously and collaboratively across GP practices, care homes, and within patients' homes. Responsibilities include differential diagnosis, treatment planning, discharge, and support for junior staff. You will also participate in service development, training delivery, and quality improvement initiatives.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This means Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2). We don't need fluency. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see the 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below.
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. This post is based in Bridgend.
We live by our core values:
We listen, Learn and Improve
We treat everyone with respect
We all learn Together as one team.
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6) will work as an autonomous practitioner within the Integrated Community Network Team in Bridgend, providing high-quality, person-centred care to adults with speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders. The post holder will collaborate across GP practices, care homes, and community settings, responding to patients needs in a timely and proactive manner to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and support independent living.
As a key member of a growing multi-disciplinary team including social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and others, the therapist will contribute to a holistic model of care that prioritises choice, control, and patient voice. Duties include specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, discharge, and the delivery of evidence-based interventions for a diverse caseload.
The post requires excellent clinical decision-making, the ability to manage risk, and the flexibility to meet urgent service needs. The therapist will manage their own caseload, contribute to service development, and support junior staff and student placements. They will engage in multidisciplinary meetings, provide specialist advice to patients and colleagues, and lead or participate in training, supervision, and quality improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities:
Autonomous management of a complex caseload across home, clinic, and care home environments.
Delivery of specialist SLT services, including assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment.
Implementation of personalised care plans, ensuring safe and effective intervention for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.
Communication of complex clinical information to patients, carers, and professionals in sensitive and accessible ways.
Coordination of timely referrals and engagement with wider healthcare and social care professionals.
Contribution to audits, research, service improvement, and clinical governance processes.
Provision of clinical support and supervision for less experienced therapists and students.
Use of alternative and augmentative communication systems where appropriate.
Participation in health promotion and community awareness activities.
Maintenance of high clinical and professional standards in line with HCPC and RCSLT guidance.
The therapist will be expected to demonstrate advanced auditory and perceptual skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to manage challenging behaviour and unpredictable working environments. The post involves a balance of independent clinical work and collaborative team engagement, with opportunities for continuous professional development and innovation.
This role plays a vital part in supporting individuals to maintain dignity, independence, and optimal quality of life within their local communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6) will work as an autonomous practitioner within the Integrated Community Network Team in Bridgend, providing high-quality, person-centred care to adults with speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders. The post holder will collaborate across GP practices, care homes, and community settings, responding to patients needs in a timely and proactive manner to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and support independent living.
As a key member of a growing multi-disciplinary team including social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and others, the therapist will contribute to a holistic model of care that prioritises choice, control, and patient voice. Duties include specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, discharge, and the delivery of evidence-based interventions for a diverse caseload.
The post requires excellent clinical decision-making, the ability to manage risk, and the flexibility to meet urgent service needs. The therapist will manage their own caseload, contribute to service development, and support junior staff and student placements. They will engage in multidisciplinary meetings, provide specialist advice to patients and colleagues, and lead or participate in training, supervision, and quality improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities:
Autonomous management of a complex caseload across home, clinic, and care home environments.
Delivery of specialist SLT services, including assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment.
Implementation of personalised care plans, ensuring safe and effective intervention for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.
Communication of complex clinical information to patients, carers, and professionals in sensitive and accessible ways.
Coordination of timely referrals and engagement with wider healthcare and social care professionals.
Contribution to audits, research, service improvement, and clinical governance processes.
Provision of clinical support and supervision for less experienced therapists and students.
Use of alternative and augmentative communication systems where appropriate.
Participation in health promotion and community awareness activities.
Maintenance of high clinical and professional standards in line with HCPC and RCSLT guidance.
The therapist will be expected to demonstrate advanced auditory and perceptual skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to manage challenging behaviour and unpredictable working environments. The post involves a balance of independent clinical work and collaborative team engagement, with opportunities for continuous professional development and innovation.
This role plays a vital part in supporting individuals to maintain dignity, independence, and optimal quality of life within their local communities.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- Relevant SALT qualification
- Registered SALT HCPC
- Postgraduate qualification in dysphagia or equivalent experience with demonstrable dysphagia competencies
- Evidence of post qualification and experience of working with an adult caseload
- Ability to manage specialist caseload without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of supporting and mentoring others
Knowledge and Skills, Personal Attributes and Others
Essential
- Able to work as an active member of MDT negotiating case management
- Implementation of clinical governance/audits/research within own specialism
Desirable
- Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- Relevant SALT qualification
- Registered SALT HCPC
- Postgraduate qualification in dysphagia or equivalent experience with demonstrable dysphagia competencies
- Evidence of post qualification and experience of working with an adult caseload
- Ability to manage specialist caseload without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of supporting and mentoring others
Knowledge and Skills, Personal Attributes and Others
Essential
- Able to work as an active member of MDT negotiating case management
- Implementation of clinical governance/audits/research within own specialism
Desirable
- Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Glanrhyd Hospital or Pyle Life Centre
Tonu Road - Penyfai
Bridgend
CF31 4LN
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
