Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Speech and Language Therapist - Paediatrics

The closing date is 06 August 2025

Job summary

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 6 months to meet the needs of the service.

We are seeking a qualified, motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive team for a 6 month fixed term contract on a part-time basis, 18.75 hours per week. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly or recently qualified Speech and Language Therapist looking to gain experience within a dynamic setting. The successful applicant will join our well established paediatric service in BCUHB East IHC, covering Wrexham and Flintshire.

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

This role will be part of one of our exciting projects to develop new ways of working, providing additional therapy to high need children, collating and comparing outcomes or supporting assessment lists. Children will be aged 7 years and under and will be seen in schools and/or clinics. You will work as part of an integrated team and will liaise with families and supporting agencies as required. You will work under the guidance of specialist SLTs, providing a fantastic learning opportunity for a developing B5 clinician.

We have a whole service approach, which means that whichever project you are part of, you will have strong links and access to the support of friendly, experienced SLTs and TIs working in all areas of paediatric Speech and Language Therapy. We are a forward thinking department and you will need to show flexibility and innovation and share in the team's passion for delivering quality patient led care.

We offer a comprehensive and structured induction to all our new starters followed by high quality clinical supervision, regular team meetings and exciting CPD opportunities. We pride ourselves on our strong NQP support network, with colleagues with extensive skills and experience around you to help you develop as an SLT. You will receive regular management and clinical supervision.

We welcome informal visits and would love to hear from you with any queries about this role.

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.

Details

Date posted

23 July 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

050-AHP179-0725

Job locations

Wrexham Child Health Centre

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


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. RCSLT registered.

Desirable

  • Membership of appropriate clinical network group.
  • Demonstrate understanding & involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment.
  • Knowledge of health legislation/policy.
  • Alternative and augmentative communication knowledge & skills.

Experience

Essential

  • A range of clinical experience across Adult/Paediatric SLT services.

Desirable

  • Experience of delegating work to non-registered staff.
  • Experience of working in multidisciplinary/ multiprofessional teams.
  • Experience of supporting service change.
  • Welsh/English therapy provision.
  • Additional clinical or health care related experience.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in S<. HCPC registered. RCSLT registered.

Desirable

  • Membership of appropriate clinical network group.
  • Demonstrate understanding & involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment.
  • Knowledge of health legislation/policy.
  • Alternative and augmentative communication knowledge & skills.

Experience

Essential

  • A range of clinical experience across Adult/Paediatric SLT services.

Desirable

  • Experience of delegating work to non-registered staff.
  • Experience of working in multidisciplinary/ multiprofessional teams.
  • Experience of supporting service change.
  • Welsh/English therapy provision.
  • Additional clinical or health care related experience.

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Child Health Centre

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


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

Wrexham Child Health Centre

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy

Jan Jenkins

jan.jenkins@wales.nhs.uk

07824475524

Details

Date posted

23 July 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

050-AHP179-0725

Job locations

Wrexham Child Health Centre

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Supporting documents

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