Job summary
We're looking for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills across a diverse adult caseload, working in a supportive, forward-thinking service. You'll gain experience in both acute and community settings, working with individuals and groups, and as part of specialist multidisciplinary teams.
The successful post-holder will work as part of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service and will have regular access to senior colleagues. We are a friendly and dynamic team who offer Continuing Professional Development, clinical and managerial supervision, and encourage staff to actively engage with service development and improvement. There is a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary team working throughout the Health Board and the Speech and Language Therapy Department has close support networks with other hospital teams and Community based services.
We welcome applications from newly qualified therapists (or those about to qualify), as well as experienced clinicians looking to continue or return to practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a Speech & Language Therapy Service for adults in the nominated locality who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
The post-holder will be supported to manage a caseload of adult clients, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in community and acute settings. They will also contribute to key service developments, both within Speech & Language Therapy, and across professions and agencies.
Manage the day to day prioritisation and administration of a specific caseload, adhering to deadlines, and advising the team leader on issues of service delivery, including shortfalls and service pressures.
Plan, organise and run daily clinics/in-patient sessions/home visits.
Provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties
Organise the day to day tasks of Speech & Language Therapy Assistant(s) and volunteers.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 25/06/2026 & 26/06/2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 25/06/2026 & 26/06/2026
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or equivalent
- Registered with Health Professional Council
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate courses
- Active membership of relevant SIG
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate experience with a range of acquired disorders relevant to the post, which may include dysphagia, asphasia, voice, head and neck cancer, and degenerative neurological disorders
- Experience of working with the MDT, families and carers
- Experience of working with support workers and/or volunteers
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience with a range of acquired disorders relevant to the post, which may include dysphagia, asphasia, voice, head and neck cancer, and degenerative neurological disorders
- Experience of working with groups of adults
- Experience as a speech and language therapist working in an adult service
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or equivalent
- Registered with Health Professional Council
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate courses
- Active membership of relevant SIG
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate experience with a range of acquired disorders relevant to the post, which may include dysphagia, asphasia, voice, head and neck cancer, and degenerative neurological disorders
- Experience of working with the MDT, families and carers
- Experience of working with support workers and/or volunteers
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience with a range of acquired disorders relevant to the post, which may include dysphagia, asphasia, voice, head and neck cancer, and degenerative neurological disorders
- Experience of working with groups of adults
- Experience as a speech and language therapist working in an adult service
Language Skills
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).
