Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Band 7 SLT to work with children with a wide range of complex needs.

You will join the complex needs team, and have responsibility for children with communication and eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. You will manage children across children's centres, schools and wards with support from the wider Paediatric Team. You will provide management and leadership for the SLT's and TI's providing to our caseloads.

Whilst we require recruitment of therapists with dysphagia competencies, we invite applications from all therapists ready to take on a band 7 role in complex needs.

The children's SLT Team uses Malcommess Care Aims principles across the service in conjunction with many of the MDT Team. The children's SLT service has a range of clinical specialist posts available for support and second opinions and staff are fully support by both a line management structure , Band 8 Paediatric Leads and an Admin Team.

Main duties of the job

To provide highly specialist speech & language therapy to babies and children and young people with a range of highly complex communication and eating, drinking and swallowing disorders.

To work effectively in a multidisciplinary health team in managing babies and young children with complex health and learning difficulties.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg SLT department are a friendly and compassionate team who place a strong commitment to supporting staff well-being, supervision and continued professional development.

The children's SLT Team uses Malcomess Care Aims principles across the service in conjunction with many of the MDT Team. We have a range of clinical specialists available for support and second opinions and staff are supported by a line management structure, Paediatric Team Leads and an Admin Team.

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. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.

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.