Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Technician to support the Speech and Language Therapy service in Cardiff Community Resource Team. Our service offers assessment and treatment for adults with acquired swallowing and / or communication difficulties who require home visits for their intervention.
We offer our staff:
Expert professional support and supervision; Continuing professional development opportunities; Opportunities to contribute to a range of service developments; A varied caseload including working with people living with a range of acquired neurological conditions; A friendly, enthusiastic and supportive multi-disciplinary environment to work in.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will implement treatment programmes and carry out observations with adult patients who have a range of communication and swallowing difficulties, as directed by Speech and Language Therapy colleagues. Excellent observation skills and clear communication are vital for this role.
The post holder will create visual resources to support and educate patients, carers and Nursing staff and help to deliver training sessions. They will also be required to carry out administrative tasks as per the needs of the service.
The post holder will be responsible for managing their own time, completing delegated tasks to set deadlines and demonstrating flexibility in order to respond to urgent service needs.
The post holder is expected to engage with learning activities to develop their knowledge and skills in order to fulfil the duties of the role.
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
- Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- Further education, e.g. degree
Experience
Essential
- Working with patients in hospital or community setting
- Working with people with communication disorders
- Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Experience working as a therapy technician or health care support worker
- Experience of working with qualified therapists to deliver rehabilitation
Skills & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong communication and inerpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills including time management, flexibility, initiative
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
Special knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the role of SLT
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation
- Knowledgge of relevant health conditions
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently between sites
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- Further education, e.g. degree
Experience
Essential
- Working with patients in hospital or community setting
- Working with people with communication disorders
- Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Experience working as a therapy technician or health care support worker
- Experience of working with qualified therapists to deliver rehabilitation
Skills & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong communication and inerpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills including time management, flexibility, initiative
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
Special knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the role of SLT
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation
- Knowledgge of relevant health conditions
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently between sites
Desirable
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).
