Job summary
Are you looking for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapy position working with adults?
Do you want to gain knowledge, skills and experience working in a wide range of clinical specialities with excellent support and development opportunities from specialist SLTs?
If so, we welcome you to apply for this rare and exciting opportunity to join the Adult Speech and Language Therapy team in Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBU HB) on a full time, permanent contract.
The posts are rotational, giving the successful candidates a unique opportunity to develop their skills and clinical expertise across multiple specialities in the acute, rehabilitation and outpatient settings.
You will expand your clinical and professional working with progressive and acute neurological disorders, general medical caseloads, head and neck cancer and ENT services.
There will be on-site support available from an experienced SLT team who are friendly and forward thinking. We routinely provide regular appraisal and clinical supervision opportunities, active support for research, audit and evidence-based practice and dedicated time and funding for appropriate CPD. The team has excellent administrative support and well-established SLT led videofluoroscopy, FEES and SVR clinics.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will need to be punctual, flexible, enthusiastic, dynamic and proactive in driving their development and learning as they rotate between 3 specialist teams; stroke, neuro-medical, and Head and Neck Cancer/ENT
In each of these rotations, they will be responsible for the assessment and management of communication and swallowing difficulties with support and direction from supervisors
They will need to be able to travel between sites in a timely manner and be involved in the development and delivery of training and education to family, patients and staff
They will work with care and compassion, demonstrating the Health Board's values throughout their work within the SLT team and also wider multi-disciplinary teams and professional forums.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
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 and Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
- Registered member of the RCSLT and HCPC
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate courses
- Membership of CEN
Experience
Essential
- Experience of adult assessments in clinical placement or previous post
- Experience of planning and implementation of treatment in clinical placement or previous post
- Experience of autonomous caseload management in clinical placement or previous post
Desirable
- Adult caseload experience
- Working within an MDT
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Accurate administration and analysis of adult assessments leading to differential diagnosis
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
- Able to take an active role in the multidisciplinary team negotiating case management as appropriate
- Able to work independently and without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience of, and resolution of conflict
- Experience of audit projects within own clinical area
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practice and person centred care
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
- Registered member of the RCSLT and HCPC
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate courses
- Membership of CEN
Experience
Essential
- Experience of adult assessments in clinical placement or previous post
- Experience of planning and implementation of treatment in clinical placement or previous post
- Experience of autonomous caseload management in clinical placement or previous post
Desirable
- Adult caseload experience
- Working within an MDT
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Accurate administration and analysis of adult assessments leading to differential diagnosis
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
- Able to take an active role in the multidisciplinary team negotiating case management as appropriate
- Able to work independently and without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience of, and resolution of conflict
- Experience of audit projects within own clinical area
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practice and person centred care
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs
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).
