Job summary
Are you a Speech and Language Therapist looking for a dynamic new role?
Do you have a passion for working with Adults with Learning disabilities (ALD), as well as pursuing a specialism in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)?
If the answer is YES, then we have the perfect job for you!
You will support our Clinical Lead for ALD, in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg region, with the day-to-day running of the SLT service. You will be responsible for undertaking community visits and working closely with a positive, well-established and collaborative Community Learning Disability Health Team, to ensure excellent individual care is delivered.
You will regularly liaise with the All Wales AAC Clinical Leads group and contribute to the development of an evidence base for the All Wales AAC Pathway, in order to support our Local SLTs with their AAC decision-making. This will include attending quarterly CPD sessions with the National Centre for Electronic Assistive Technology (NCEATS), Wales, as well as supporting Local SLTs to develop and support Low and Mid-tech AAC trials, person-centred training and referrals to NCEATS.
This is an amazing opportunity for a speech and language therapist with the relevant and/or transferrable experience of an adult learning disability caseload to join our well-established team to provide not only an excellent standard of care to individuals, but to develop themselves within the AAC and leadership role too.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is positive, innovative and able to engage and motivate others. The successful candidate will have highly specialist clinical skills, excellent leadership skills and will have experience of managing others.
The key duties of the role will be to:
- Lead on the delivery of community services for the adult learning disability team within Cwm Taf Morgannwg, managing waiting lists and supervising junior members of staff
- Act as a Highly Specialist AAC Clinical Lead, liaising with the National Electronic Assistive Technology Service (NCEATS) and reporting data on the ALD AAC service for Welsh Government, in liaison with the Clinical AAC Lead for Adult and Paediatric services, SBUHB.
- Support the implementation and delivery of the All Wales AAC Pathway, supporting low and mid-tech interventions prior to consideration for NCEATS referrals.
- Develop AAC knowledge and availability of skills and training opportunities to the regional ALD SLT team
We welcome candidates who do not fulfil the full requirements, under Annex 21.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documentation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documentation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Registered member of HCPC / RCSLT
- Completion of postgraduate specialist courses and competencies, e.g. Dysphagia
Desirable
- Membership of relevant CEN
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with individuals within specialist caseload
- Working in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Responsibility for and supervision of Speech and Language Therapy students
- Evidence of planning, organising and delivering training to SLTs and wider MDT
- In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions/models of working relevant to specialist caseload and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills obtained through clinical experience.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge underpinned by current evidence-based practice
- Accurate administration and analysis of adult assessments leading to differential diagnosis
- Able to work unsupervised and independently as an active member of MDT negotiating case management
- Proposing and implementing local and national service policies and procedures
- Demonstrates understanding of wider public service policies e.g. Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity etc.
- Ability to manage frequent exposure to and delivery of distressing information
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking formal R&D activities
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practice and person-centred care
- Flexible and adaptable with positive attitude to change and development
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
Desirable
- The ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Registered member of HCPC / RCSLT
- Completion of postgraduate specialist courses and competencies, e.g. Dysphagia
Desirable
- Membership of relevant CEN
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with individuals within specialist caseload
- Working in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Responsibility for and supervision of Speech and Language Therapy students
- Evidence of planning, organising and delivering training to SLTs and wider MDT
- In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions/models of working relevant to specialist caseload and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills obtained through clinical experience.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge underpinned by current evidence-based practice
- Accurate administration and analysis of adult assessments leading to differential diagnosis
- Able to work unsupervised and independently as an active member of MDT negotiating case management
- Proposing and implementing local and national service policies and procedures
- Demonstrates understanding of wider public service policies e.g. Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity etc.
- Ability to manage frequent exposure to and delivery of distressing information
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking formal R&D activities
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practice and person-centred care
- Flexible and adaptable with positive attitude to change and development
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
Desirable
- The ability to speak Welsh
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).
