Job summary
The Adult Speech and Language Therapy Community Team in Betsi Cadwaladr Central havean exciting opportunity for a motivated and dynamic Band 6 Therapist to join our friendlyand supportive team in a full time, permanent post. The adult community service providesassessment and treatment of patients with neurological conditions in domiciliary,outpatient and community hospital settings across Conwy and Denbighshire. The team alsoprovide regular training to registered nurses and carers as well as feed into specific MDTclinics e.g. MS, Movement Disorders.
The successful candidate will have the specialist skills required in order to workindependently with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders,including successfully completed post-graduate dysphagia training. You will be able todeliver a comprehensive holistic dysphagia management plan in the context of multi-disciplinary working as well as be a team player contributing to service development.
Experience working with adults with acquired neurological disorders is essential. Experience of community working is preferred but comprehensive induction and training will be provided as required.
Applicants must be able to travel between sites.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity to work with a varied caseload, including Parkinson's Disease, dementia, stroke and MND with support from our highly trained clinical specialist SLTs.
Input into our various MDT clinics and Community Resource Teams.1:1 regular management supervision.Access to clinical supervision 1:1 and in peer groups.Joint working and second opinions with our clinical specialists.An opportunity to work in an innovative, and motivated team within a supportive, collaborative and progressive environment.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
- oRecognised qualification degree / equivalent in S< oHCPC registered oAble to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio
Desirable
- oMembership of appropriate clinical network group
- oOther professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- oAccredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
Experience
Essential
- oA range of clinical experience across Adult / Paediatric SLT services
- oDelegation to non-registered staff
- oInvolvement in clinical audit
- oExperience in service development / improvement
- oContributing to Student training
Desirable
- oDelegation to registered staff
- oExperience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams
- oDelivering Practice Supervision
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal skills
- oAbility to problem-solve
- oKnowledge of assessment tools
- oReflection and analytical skills
- oAbility to work as a team member
- oAwareness of roles of other professionals involved in care of service users on agreed caseload
- oEffective planning, time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- oDemonstrate understanding & involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment
- oAbility to report statistical information / service data and present reports and documents to a high standard
- oAlternative and Augmentative Communication knowledge & skills
- oWelsh speaker
communication and relationship skills
Essential
- oEmpathic
- oSelf-motivating and ability to motivate others
- oAbility to work under emotionally stressful conditions
- oAble to cope with a busy working environment, with periods of interruption throughout the working day
- oAbility to prioritise own workload and that of the team
- oAble to work flexibly and independently
- oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- oBe able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
Desirable
other relevant requirements
Essential
- oClear vision of role / commitment to team and department
- oFlexible and able to adapt to new challenges and change
- oAble to work flexibly according to the changing needs of the service
- oAbility to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRecognised qualification degree / equivalent in S< oHCPC registered oAble to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio
Desirable
- oMembership of appropriate clinical network group
- oOther professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- oAccredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
Experience
Essential
- oA range of clinical experience across Adult / Paediatric SLT services
- oDelegation to non-registered staff
- oInvolvement in clinical audit
- oExperience in service development / improvement
- oContributing to Student training
Desirable
- oDelegation to registered staff
- oExperience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams
- oDelivering Practice Supervision
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal skills
- oAbility to problem-solve
- oKnowledge of assessment tools
- oReflection and analytical skills
- oAbility to work as a team member
- oAwareness of roles of other professionals involved in care of service users on agreed caseload
- oEffective planning, time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- oDemonstrate understanding & involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment
- oAbility to report statistical information / service data and present reports and documents to a high standard
- oAlternative and Augmentative Communication knowledge & skills
- oWelsh speaker
communication and relationship skills
Essential
- oEmpathic
- oSelf-motivating and ability to motivate others
- oAbility to work under emotionally stressful conditions
- oAble to cope with a busy working environment, with periods of interruption throughout the working day
- oAbility to prioritise own workload and that of the team
- oAble to work flexibly and independently
- oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- oBe able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
Desirable
other relevant requirements
Essential
- oClear vision of role / commitment to team and department
- oFlexible and able to adapt to new challenges and change
- oAble to work flexibly according to the changing needs of the service
- oAbility to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
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).
