Job summary
We have a unique and appealing vacancy for a Band 7 Clinical Voice Specialist, to join our friendly, innovative and supportive adult team, where you will manage, provide, and continue to develop a high-quality voice therapy service for out-patient in Conwy & Denbighshire. You will also work closely with ENT.
There are opportunities to work flexibly and to offer virtual appointments to patients.
We give supervision, PADR, CPD, training and career development opportunities. We share patient stories and compliments.
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
Lead, manage, deliver, and continue to develop a quality out-patient voice therapy service to adults living in Conwy & Denbighshire
Provide highly specialist therapy to patients referred with dysphonia, and other laryngeal dysfunctional problems, such as ILO / VCD or chronic cough
Optimise service delivery, standards of best practice, and successful outcomes
Work closely with ENT, within MDT, liaising with other disciplines, services and GPs
Deliver therapy 1:1 or group, either face-to-face, or virtually by video-call, other telehealth, or by phone, with scope for hybrid working from home, clinic or hospital
Take part in a Joint Voice Clinic, run by ENT and SLT at Glan Clwyd Hospital, up to 3 times per month, with opportunity to perform flexible nasendoscopy examinations
Give advice, upskill and supervise other SLTs, and educate, advise MDT professionals
Access management supervision, annual PADR, regular team meetings, as well as clinical supervision, education and sharing opportunities
Undertake CPD and participate as a member of a Voice Centre of Excellence Network
Be supported to move forward in your career development
Work creatively and flexibly to develop the care pathway, meet waiting list pressures and manage the caseload, in consultation with Service Managers and Peers
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 the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents or click "Apply now" to view it in TRAC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents or click "Apply now" to view it in TRAC.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRecognised qualification degree / equivalent in S< oHCPC registered oPost graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience at this level oAble to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio. oClinical supervisory experience
Desirable
- oMembership of appropriate clinical network group
- oOther professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- oAccredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience clinically in area of specialism
- oExperience of clinical leadership
- oSignificant experience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams
- oExperience in service development / improvement.
- oEvidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical specialty
Desirable
- oExperience of project management
- oExperience in leading service development / improvement
- oExperience in research
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oExtensive clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
- oEvidence of recent study in relevant clinical area
- oAdvanced clinical reasoning skills
- oAble to critique research papers and implement relevant findings
- oEffective planning, time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- oAlternative and Augmentative Communication knowledge & skills
- oWelsh speaker
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRecognised qualification degree / equivalent in S< oHCPC registered oPost graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience at this level oAble to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio. oClinical supervisory experience
Desirable
- oMembership of appropriate clinical network group
- oOther professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- oAccredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience clinically in area of specialism
- oExperience of clinical leadership
- oSignificant experience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams
- oExperience in service development / improvement.
- oEvidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical specialty
Desirable
- oExperience of project management
- oExperience in leading service development / improvement
- oExperience in research
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oExtensive clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
- oEvidence of recent study in relevant clinical area
- oAdvanced clinical reasoning skills
- oAble to critique research papers and implement relevant findings
- oEffective planning, time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- oAlternative and Augmentative Communication knowledge & skills
- oWelsh speaker
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).
