Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Speech and Language Therapy Technical Instructor

The closing date is 01 December 2025

Job summary

Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Technical Instructor- Wrexham Flying Start (22.5 hours for 9 months)

We are looking to recruit a Speech and Language Therapy Technical Instructor on a fixed term basis to join our well established Flying Start Service.

Wrexham Flying Start is a programme funded by Welsh Government to support children aged 0-4yrs to have the best start in life and reach their full potential. We are a multi-disciplinary team who provide coordinated and intensive support to children and their families and work closely with partner agencies to ensure the needs of the individual children and their families are met.

Main duties of the job

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 9 MONTHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

As a Speech and Language Therapy Technical Instructor, you will have specific responsibilities in carrying out delegated activities/therapy independently with selected children, working under regular supervision of specialist Speech & Language Therapists, and supporting them with appropriate clerical and administrative duties. In addition, you will be required to contribute to data collection, service evaluation, training and development.

This job offers a rewarding and challenging clinical environment. With high levels of knowledge and expertise in the friendly and supportive team, it also offers learning and development opportunities.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. We welcome informal visits and enquiries.

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

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-ACS728-1125

Job locations

Wrexham Flying Start, Hafod Y Wern

Deva Way

Wrexham

LL13 9HD


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

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
  • Welsh Speaker

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
  • Welsh Speaker

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable 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.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Flying Start, Hafod Y Wern

Deva Way

Wrexham

LL13 9HD


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 Flying Start, Hafod Y Wern

Deva Way

Wrexham

LL13 9HD


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

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-ACS728-1125

Job locations

Wrexham Flying Start, Hafod Y Wern

Deva Way

Wrexham

LL13 9HD


Supporting documents

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