Job summary
The Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy department in Conwy/Denbighshire have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join the team.
This is a full-time permanent post.
The post holder will be instrumental in supporting our school-aged services. Experience of working with children and young people is essential for this role.
The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to work as part of a team, to build a strong rapport and work effectively with colleagues.
- Experience of working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
- Excellent time management and organisation skills.
- The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.
Main duties of the job
- You will work independently under the direct supervision of Speech and Language Therapists working in our school-aged service.
- You will deliver a range of delegated therapy programmes both individually and in groups to children with a range of speech, language and communication needs.
- You will deliver therapy in a variety of school settings across both Conwy and Denbighshire.
- You will develop appropriate and engaging individual and group activities.
- You will also be involved in delivering training for education staff e.g. training on individual therapy plans, narrative therapy and social skills groups.
- You will be required to create and prepare therapy resources and to support with other administrative tasks e.g. photocopying, filing, completion of audits/checklists, ordering equipment. This will be carried out in consultation with and under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist
- You will communicate with parents during therapy blocks to provide feedback about their child's progress.
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
- Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. NVQ related to Health & Social Care, or working towards
- Documented evidence of participation in training activities
Desirable
- Membership of professional body and/or special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the role of Speech & Language Therapy
- Relevant experience working within health, social or education settings
- Basic knowledge of some conditions that could impact upon communicative function in children and adults, relevant to the role
- Self-motivation for Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Experience in working directly with people with communication challenges/other additional needs
- Understanding of the concept of normal development or rehabilitation/recovery as appropriate to the clinical area
- Basic knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of Health & Safety legislation & practices
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently with individuals and/or groups
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Good auditory / perceptual skills and the ability to sustain concentration
- Creative skills to support the development of engaging therapy materials
- Awareness of team dynamics and work effectively as part of a team
- Planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Physical & emotional stamina to deal with sensitive and difficult situations
- Ability to undertake physical activity involved with play-based therapy interventions with small children as appropriate to the role
- Computer skills e.g. competent use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data inputting experience
Desirable
- Ability to maintain and record specific items of stock
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. NVQ related to Health & Social Care, or working towards
- Documented evidence of participation in training activities
Desirable
- Membership of professional body and/or special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the role of Speech & Language Therapy
- Relevant experience working within health, social or education settings
- Basic knowledge of some conditions that could impact upon communicative function in children and adults, relevant to the role
- Self-motivation for Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Experience in working directly with people with communication challenges/other additional needs
- Understanding of the concept of normal development or rehabilitation/recovery as appropriate to the clinical area
- Basic knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of Health & Safety legislation & practices
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently with individuals and/or groups
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Good auditory / perceptual skills and the ability to sustain concentration
- Creative skills to support the development of engaging therapy materials
- Awareness of team dynamics and work effectively as part of a team
- Planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Physical & emotional stamina to deal with sensitive and difficult situations
- Ability to undertake physical activity involved with play-based therapy interventions with small children as appropriate to the role
- Computer skills e.g. competent use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data inputting experience
Desirable
- Ability to maintain and record specific items of stock
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).
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).
