Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Job summary

We are seeking a full time, permanent, Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language therapist to work in our school aged service.

We are looking for a self-motivated therapist who is passionate about providing high quality services and excellent health outcomes to children, young people, and their families. We are seeking someone witha dynamicapproach,who can work collaboratively and effectively with others within both the SLT team and the wider multi-disciplinary team.

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the school aged team within schools across Gwynedd and Anglesey.

The SLT school aged team is committed to evidence-based practice and continuing professional development. Regular team meetings and regular supervision ensure that a high quality of service is provided, and the post holder will contribute to the development of a service which is constantly seeking to improve.

The population of Gwynedd and Anglesey is naturally bilingual and education services are provided bilingually in Welsh and English. A bilingual Welsh/English speaker is therefore essential for this post.

About us

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.

Date posted

21 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£34,212 to £41,197 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

050-AHP008-0123-C

Job locations

West area - to be confirmed on recruitment

West area - to be confirmed on recruitment

LL55 2YE


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

  • Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in S< HCPC registered

Desirable

  • Membership of appropriate Clinical Network

Skills

Essential

  • 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

  • Alternative and Augmentative Communication Knowledge and Skills

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Delegation to registered staff
  • Delivering Practise Supervision
  • Welsh English therapy provision
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in S< HCPC registered

Desirable

  • Membership of appropriate Clinical Network

Skills

Essential

  • 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

  • Alternative and Augmentative Communication Knowledge and Skills

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Delegation to registered staff
  • Delivering Practise Supervision
  • Welsh English therapy provision

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

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

West area - to be confirmed on recruitment

West area - to be confirmed on recruitment

LL55 2YE


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

West area - to be confirmed on recruitment

West area - to be confirmed on recruitment

LL55 2YE


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head

Ruth Jones

ruth3.jones@wales.nhs.uk

07973879402

Date posted

21 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£34,212 to £41,197 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

050-AHP008-0123-C

Job locations

West area - to be confirmed on recruitment

West area - to be confirmed on recruitment

LL55 2YE


Supporting documents

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