Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

☞ Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Update day: 16-05-2024

Location: Caernarfon Wales

Category: Health / Medical Care

Industry: Hospitals Health Care

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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Job Overview

We have a vacancy for a permanent, Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language therapist to work in our supported and motivated paediatric Additional Learning Needs Speech and Language Therapy team.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, dynamic, and innovative with a commitment to providing high quality services with excellent health outcomes to children, young people and their families.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in special schools across Gwynedd and Anglesey working alongside Speech and Language Therapy colleagues, and with Specialist teachers, Educational Psychologists and school staff. We are seeking someone who has experience of working within multi-agency teams, and experience of using of Alternative and Augmentative Communication would also be advantageous.

Existing dysphagia competencies are desirable but not essential and we will fully support the post holder to train and obtain certified competencies if needed.

Our department has established systems for supporting professional and managerial supervision and mentoring, and is committed to supporting professional development.

The population of Gwynedd and Anglesey is naturally bilingual and local services are provided bilingually in Welsh and English. A bilingual Welsh/English speaker is essential.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main 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

Essential criteria

  • Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in S<
  • HCPC registered

Desirable criteria

  • Membership of appropriate Clinical Network

Skills

Essential criteria

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Varied clinical experience and Knowledge
  • Able to work flexibly and independently
  • Effective planning time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Welsh / English therapy provision

Desirable criteria

  • Alternative and Augmentative Communication Knowledge and Skills

Experience

Essential criteria

  • A range of clinical experience across paediatrics
  • Evidence of attendance on relevant specialist short courses
  • Experience in service development/improvement

Desirable criteria

  • Delegation to registered staff
  • Delivering Practise Supervision
  • Welsh English therapy provision
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Deadline: 30-06-2024

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