Job summary
We are excited to offer two rotational Band 5 posts and theopportunity to join our strong and innovative Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team.
We are looking for SLTs who have the confidence to thrive on the variety and fast pace of working on rotations in key areas of our service: Stroke, Head and Neck Cancer, Mental Health and Outpatients. Rotations will be offerred according to experience and clinical interest.
You will be an innovative thinker, enthusiastic, able to work autonomously and as part of a team.You should have experience in communication assessment and therapy and have an interest in dysphagia assessment & management and be keen to develop VF and FEES skills. In return, we will support you to develop key personal, clinical and leadership skills that will form an excellent base for your career.
There is a strong ethos of clinical, research and professional support including monthly journal clubs, innovation & coproduction workshops, clinical peer support and well-being events. CAVUHB SLT Service is also fortunate to be able to offer many opportunities for shadowing and CPD in more specialist and tertiary services including Critical Care, Major Trauma, Neuro Oncology/Neuro Surger/ Neuropsychiatry, Brain Injury, SLT led Dementia Diagnosis clinics and Memory Team etc to support holistic learning and career interests
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide speech and language therapy intervention to a caseload of adults with a range of communication disorders & swallowing difficulties as appropriate.This is a rotational post, where rotations will be based on clinical interest and experience. Staff will move between defined areas of work within the following specialties: Stroke, Head & Neck Cancer, Mental Health and Outpatients services. Patients will be seen at various sites across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
The post holder will participate in best practice initiatives, provide observation placements for SLT students, undertake teaching/training of other professions, participate in the training of others, and supervise SLT students, assistants, and volunteers.
Training and support will be provided across rotations to facilitate skill development and CPD is positively encouraged.
Our team is very mindful of the trust's values of kindness, respect, trust & integrity and personal responsibility and would welcome anyone who is able to demonstrate these values.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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
Essential
- SLT Degree
- HCPC Registration
- RCSLT Membership
Desirable
- Completed RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner Framework
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate experience of working with adults with a range of communication/swallowing problems
- Evidence of working effectively in partnership with others from MDTs, third sector and other agencies
Desirable
- Experience of working in rotation clinical areas
- Experience of delivering and facilitating group therapy face to face and online
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Evidence of initiative and creativity
- Evidence of being proactive in their learning
Desirable
- Skill & experience of using Microsoft Office and other IT packages
- Skill & experience of using platforms such as Attend Anywhere for delivering therapy
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of management options of a range of communication/swallowing problems
Desirable
- Level B RCSLT Dysphagia Competencies achieved
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Knowledge and application of equity and inclusion
- |Knowledge and application of compassionate care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- SLT Degree
- HCPC Registration
- RCSLT Membership
Desirable
- Completed RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner Framework
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate experience of working with adults with a range of communication/swallowing problems
- Evidence of working effectively in partnership with others from MDTs, third sector and other agencies
Desirable
- Experience of working in rotation clinical areas
- Experience of delivering and facilitating group therapy face to face and online
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Evidence of initiative and creativity
- Evidence of being proactive in their learning
Desirable
- Skill & experience of using Microsoft Office and other IT packages
- Skill & experience of using platforms such as Attend Anywhere for delivering therapy
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of management options of a range of communication/swallowing problems
Desirable
- Level B RCSLT Dysphagia Competencies achieved
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Knowledge and application of equity and inclusion
- |Knowledge and application of compassionate care
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).
