Job summary
Are you a Specialist Speech and Language therapist passionate about Neurodiversity?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and organised individual to work in our Neurodevelopmental team, based in Wrexham. The part-time (0.6 WTE) Band 7 post will involve working with children and young people and their families with Neurodevelopmental conditions and/or learning difficulties.
You will work in the East Neurodevelopmental Service which covers Wrexham and Flintshire in North Wales. The team is multidisciplinary, including a Band 6 SLT and ND practitioners from a range of backgrounds including SLT. The service offers Neurodevelopmental assessment services to children and young people. The leadership team comprises of a team leader who is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the team, as well as clinical and admin leads working in partnership with the service manager.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work with children and young people within the service completing Neurodevelopmental assessments and personal strengths and needs profiles. Previous experience working with this client group is essential. You will have enthusiasm and skills to support service development and be able to lead and contribute on a range of projects to ensure a co-ordinated service provision. You will interface with a range of other services, working collaboratively to support children, young people and their families.
You will be required to liaise with a network of SLTs across BCUHB working in both ND teams and core SLT services to reduce barriers between services and deliver a collaborative service. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to support colleagues within core services utilising their specialist skills and knowledge around this client group. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
The role will include providing clinical and professional supervision to other team members and leading and developing the role of SLT within the MDT. You will also support with developing and offering consultation to other professionals supporting children and young people presenting with Neurodiverse differences.
This job offers a rewarding and challenging clinical environment as well as learning and development opportunities.
We welcome informal visits.
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.
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
- Recognized qualification degree / equivalent in S< HCPC registered Post graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience at this level Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio. Clinical supervisory experience
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate clinical network group
- Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience clinically in area of specialism
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Experience of leading clinical audit
- Experience of delivering / supporting practice / service change.
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical speciality
Desirable
- Welsh / English therapy provision
- Experience of lecturing externally
- Additional clinical or, health care related experience
- Experience in research
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Welsh / English competency that is compatible with linguistically appropriate assessment and therapy provision
- Broad knowledge of health legislation / policy
- Ability to report statistical information / service data and present reports and documents to a high standard
Desirable
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to process and share highly complex information in a confidential manner.
- Ability to conduct professional affairs in a confident, assertive manner, using negotiating / influencing skills whilst maintaining excellent working relationships with all stakeholders
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivating and ability to motivate others
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of the team
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of the team
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- Clear vision of role / commitment to speciality and department
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognized qualification degree / equivalent in S< HCPC registered Post graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience at this level Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio. Clinical supervisory experience
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate clinical network group
- Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience clinically in area of specialism
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Experience of leading clinical audit
- Experience of delivering / supporting practice / service change.
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical speciality
Desirable
- Welsh / English therapy provision
- Experience of lecturing externally
- Additional clinical or, health care related experience
- Experience in research
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Welsh / English competency that is compatible with linguistically appropriate assessment and therapy provision
- Broad knowledge of health legislation / policy
- Ability to report statistical information / service data and present reports and documents to a high standard
Desirable
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to process and share highly complex information in a confidential manner.
- Ability to conduct professional affairs in a confident, assertive manner, using negotiating / influencing skills whilst maintaining excellent working relationships with all stakeholders
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivating and ability to motivate others
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of the team
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of the team
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- Clear vision of role / commitment to speciality and department
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
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).
