Job summary
Are you a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist looking to start your career in a supportive & forward-thinking environment? We have an opportunity for a Band 5 SLT to join our Head & Neck Cancer & Voice Speech and Language Therapy Service within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
This post offers experience across a range of in & out-patient settings within both uni- and multi-disciplinary providing a balanced & supportive start to your career.
You will deliver a range of interventions, for adults with Speech and Language Therapy needs related to Head and Neck Cancer and benign ENT conditions.ABUHB is a well-respected & renowned for Head and Neck cancer surgery, this post will involve work with patients pre and post surgery/ oncology treatment as both inpatients & outpatients.
You will be part of a SLT & wider multidisciplinary cancer team committed to person-centred, evidence-based care. This post provides an excellent foundation for developing clinical skills, including holistic assessment & intervention to support communication, well being, independence, self-management & evidence-based care. There will be opportunities to develop skills in dysphagia management.
Our clinical & professional leadership team continues to develop service quality, embed best practice & enhance access to specialist assessment pathways, including VFSS. We support ongoing learning through CPD opportunities, professional networks & supervision.
Main duties of the job
Informal queries and visits are welcomed & encouraged.
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Informal queries and visits are welcomed & encouraged.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Informal queries and visits are welcomed & encouraged.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree. Registered with HCPC.
- Member of RCSLT.
- Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools.
- Knowledge of specific assessment/treatment tools for complex needs.
Desirable
- Some Research methodology/clinical audit training. Knowledge of clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of national policies in Health and/or Education. Reflective practice theory.
Experience
Essential
- A range of clinical placements
Desirable
- Experience of working with a range of clients within a variety of settings. Experience of running therapy groups.
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary colleagues.
Values
Essential
- Team player. Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service. Resilience to emotionally demanding situations.
- Ability to accept standards of others. Sound reflective practice skills with mentors.
- Empathy. Personal initiative.
- Ability to travel around geographical areas to meet the requirement of the post.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree. Registered with HCPC.
- Member of RCSLT.
- Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools.
- Knowledge of specific assessment/treatment tools for complex needs.
Desirable
- Some Research methodology/clinical audit training. Knowledge of clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of national policies in Health and/or Education. Reflective practice theory.
Experience
Essential
- A range of clinical placements
Desirable
- Experience of working with a range of clients within a variety of settings. Experience of running therapy groups.
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary colleagues.
Values
Essential
- Team player. Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service. Resilience to emotionally demanding situations.
- Ability to accept standards of others. Sound reflective practice skills with mentors.
- Empathy. Personal initiative.
- Ability to travel around geographical areas to meet the requirement of the post.
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).
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).
