Job summary
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in the Mainstream Schools' Team
Are you an experienced band 5 SLT looking for the next step on your career journey? Or a band 6 looking to further develop your skills? Look no further!
Our mainstream schools team has an opening for an enthusiastic and passionate Speech and Language Therapist with experience in a wide range of SLCN and we would love to hear from you if evidenced based, patient led and innovative working is what drives you!
The team prides itself on being forward thinking; continually scoping and inspiring best practice, working closely together and supporting one another in providing high quality patient care.
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
We work across Wrexham and Flintshire counties and this full time Band 6 post would work primarily within mainstream schools with children aged 4-11.
We see all aspects of SLCN and work closely with education colleagues and parents to ensure maximum benefit and positive outcomes.
You will assess and provide therapy, working as a member of a dynamic, positive, and fun team of clinicians and TI's. Our caseload is shared but you would independently manage a proportion of it within a structured service provision system.
We continually promote learning and sharing of skills and knowledge within the team and work on whole team service improvement projects within the mainstream schools team as well as jointly with the other teams within the wider paediatric service.
Organisational skills are key within the SLT profession but keeping up to date with research, evidence base and being an innovative team player are also skills that suit this role.
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 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 are happy to answer 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.
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 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
Skills
Essential
- Significant experience clinically in area of specialism
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Experience of delivering clinical education in area of specialty
- Experience in service development / improvement
- Experience of leading clinical audit
- Experience of delivering / supporting practice / service change
- Delivering Practice Supervision
- Contributing to Student training
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical specialty
Desirable
- Welsh / English therapy provision
- Experience of project management
- Experience in leading service development / improvement
- Experience in research
Skills
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised 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
Skills
Essential
- Significant experience clinically in area of specialism
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Experience of delivering clinical education in area of specialty
- Experience in service development / improvement
- Experience of leading clinical audit
- Experience of delivering / supporting practice / service change
- Delivering Practice Supervision
- Contributing to Student training
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical specialty
Desirable
- Welsh / English therapy provision
- Experience of project management
- Experience in leading service development / improvement
- Experience in research
Skills
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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).
