Job summary
Applications from therapists who do not meet the full criteria of the Band 6 JD/PS, but are looking for a development post are welcomed and encouraged, and will be remunerated under Annex 21 of the A4C T&Cs.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our community integrated team in Cwm Taf Morgannwg. We are recipients of multiple prestigious innovation awards to include the Advancing Healthcare and MediWales Awards.
We are a thriving department that has received local and national recognition for Quality Improvement initiatives, and consistently outperforms the NHS Wales average on the NHS Wales Staff Survey.
You will work flexibly across our integrated community services.
You will have the clinical and professional support of the wider SLT team and your base is negotiable at interview.
You will have specialist skills in dysphagia assessment and management, communication assessment and support, advanced care planning, capacity assessment and facilitation of discharge.
You will be an innovative thinker, able to lead on a new project, work autonomously and as part of a team and a skill for collecting and analysing data.
Main duties of the job
This role offers the opportunity to work across the following areas:
- Work closely with care agencies/community teams/care home staff and carers
- Support the process of training home staff
- Capacity assessments/advanced care planning
You will be supported by robust line management, clinical supervision and adult team meetings. There are good resources available for CPD and staff wellbeing. We are a compassionate and dynamic team who would welcome you to the team with open arms.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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.
This role is offered as a fully qualified Band 6, or as a development Band 6 ANNEX 21 post.
Applications from therapists who do not meet the full criteria of the Band 6 JD/PS, but are looking for a development post are welcomed and encouraged, and will be remunerated under Annex 21 of the A4C T&Cs.
Completion of the qualification/learning and achievement of postgraduate experience is a requirement of the contract of employment for Annex 21 candidates.
During this 36 month training period, salary will be paid in accordance with Annex 21 of the Terms and Conditions as follows : Months 1 - 12 of the training period will be paid at 65% of the top of Band 6 pay scale; Months 13 - 24 of the training period will be paid at 70% of the top of Band 6 pay scale; Months 25-36 of the training period will be paid at 75% of the top of the Band 6 pay scale.
Upon successful attainment of the identified qualification/experience /competencies, even if sooner than the 36 month allocated timeframe, the post holder will automatically move to the Band 6 as they will then meet the full KSF outline of this role and be expected to undertake all duties within the Job Description as indicated.
NOTE : There will be some circumstances where current staff apply for these posts, and their new trainee salary will be below that of their current salary. To aid both the recruitment and development of staff it is recommended that staff across NHS Wales should have continuity of pay for the duration of the training to avoid financial detriment. This should apply when staff take up training posts both within and across NHS Wales organisations. Following this training, the remuneration will be the bottom of Band 6, again without financial detriment.
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.
This role is offered as a fully qualified Band 6, or as a development Band 6 ANNEX 21 post.
Applications from therapists who do not meet the full criteria of the Band 6 JD/PS, but are looking for a development post are welcomed and encouraged, and will be remunerated under Annex 21 of the A4C T&Cs.
Completion of the qualification/learning and achievement of postgraduate experience is a requirement of the contract of employment for Annex 21 candidates.
During this 36 month training period, salary will be paid in accordance with Annex 21 of the Terms and Conditions as follows : Months 1 - 12 of the training period will be paid at 65% of the top of Band 6 pay scale; Months 13 - 24 of the training period will be paid at 70% of the top of Band 6 pay scale; Months 25-36 of the training period will be paid at 75% of the top of the Band 6 pay scale.
Upon successful attainment of the identified qualification/experience /competencies, even if sooner than the 36 month allocated timeframe, the post holder will automatically move to the Band 6 as they will then meet the full KSF outline of this role and be expected to undertake all duties within the Job Description as indicated.
NOTE : There will be some circumstances where current staff apply for these posts, and their new trainee salary will be below that of their current salary. To aid both the recruitment and development of staff it is recommended that staff across NHS Wales should have continuity of pay for the duration of the training to avoid financial detriment. This should apply when staff take up training posts both within and across NHS Wales organisations. Following this training, the remuneration will be the bottom of Band 6, again without financial detriment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience in adult services
- Experience of performing and analysing complex assessments.
- Experience of working with support workers/technical instructors
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with acquired neurological in a multi professional setting
- Experience of partnership working with other agencies
Other
Essential
- Able to travel around UHB in a timeley manner
Desirable
- Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable
- Emotional resilience in demanding situations
- Strong empathy, patient centred approach
- Good time management
- Professionalism
Desirable
- Responsible and accountable
- Supervisory skills
Skills and Circumstance
Essential
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent observation, empathy, listening skills, team player
- Able to judge complex and conflicting facts to make a clear decision
- Resilience to emotionally demanding situations.
Desirable
- Supervisory skills. Responsible and accountable.
- Skills in analysing and communicating highly complex and sensitive assessment information
Qualifications
Essential
- SLT degree
- HCPC registration
- Member of RCSLT
- Post grad dysphagia training
Desirable
- RSCLT accredited dysphagia training
- Experience of service development projects/QI/audit/research methodology
- Knowledge of MDT assessments
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of training and supervising others
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience in adult services
- Experience of performing and analysing complex assessments.
- Experience of working with support workers/technical instructors
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with acquired neurological in a multi professional setting
- Experience of partnership working with other agencies
Other
Essential
- Able to travel around UHB in a timeley manner
Desirable
- Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable
- Emotional resilience in demanding situations
- Strong empathy, patient centred approach
- Good time management
- Professionalism
Desirable
- Responsible and accountable
- Supervisory skills
Skills and Circumstance
Essential
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent observation, empathy, listening skills, team player
- Able to judge complex and conflicting facts to make a clear decision
- Resilience to emotionally demanding situations.
Desirable
- Supervisory skills. Responsible and accountable.
- Skills in analysing and communicating highly complex and sensitive assessment information
Qualifications
Essential
- SLT degree
- HCPC registration
- Member of RCSLT
- Post grad dysphagia training
Desirable
- RSCLT accredited dysphagia training
- Experience of service development projects/QI/audit/research methodology
- Knowledge of MDT assessments
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of training and supervising others
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).
