Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 07 September 2025

Job summary

We have a exciting fixed-term opportunities for Band 5 speech and language therapist within the children's speech and language therapy service in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

The therapists will work with children, young people and their families providing an excellent level of care using evidence-based practice and a range of clinical pathways to inform this. We are seeking enthusiastic therapists with a dynamic approach who can work collaboratively and effectively with others both within the Speech and Language Therapy team and the wider team around the child in a person-centred way. The post holder will be organised and committed to personal development.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 6 months until 31st March 2026 due to funding and to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Main duties of the job

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Speech and Language Therapy department has90 therapists and assistants working with a range of people with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties.Team meetings take place throughout the year and staff receive regular supervision.

We support flexible working arrangements and consideration will be given to part time or full time working.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to appuly.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

22 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

040-AHP128-0825

Job locations

Clytha Clinic

Clytha Park Road

Newport

NP20 4PA


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

  • Speech and Language Therapy Degree
  • Registered with HCPC
  • Member of RCSLT

Desirable

  • Some Research methodology/ clinical audit training

Experience

Essential

  • A range of clinical placements

Desirable

  • Experience of working with a range of clients within a variety of settings
  • Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to analyse assessment information and make clinical decision

Desirable

  • Skills in analysing and communicating complex assessment information

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools

Desirable

  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Speech and Language Therapy Degree
  • Registered with HCPC
  • Member of RCSLT

Desirable

  • Some Research methodology/ clinical audit training

Experience

Essential

  • A range of clinical placements

Desirable

  • Experience of working with a range of clients within a variety of settings
  • Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to analyse assessment information and make clinical decision

Desirable

  • Skills in analysing and communicating complex assessment information

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools

Desirable

  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Clytha Clinic

Clytha Park Road

Newport

NP20 4PA


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Clytha Clinic

Clytha Park Road

Newport

NP20 4PA


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Professional Lead for Children's Services

Rebecca Hammonds

rebeccajane.hammonds@wales.nhs.uk

01633431632

Details

Date posted

22 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

040-AHP128-0825

Job locations

Clytha Clinic

Clytha Park Road

Newport

NP20 4PA


Supporting documents

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