Job summary
Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with an interest in developing a broad range of clinical skills and experience? Are you motivated to work as part of a dynamic and innovative multi-agency team? Then we are the team for you!
We are looking for a number of Band 5 therapists to work within our friendly and established team across a range of settings and specialties; working with children and young people, adults and adults with a learning disability supporting both communication and eating, drinking and swallowing needs.
The successful candidate will be joining an experienced team of friendly and forward thinking clinicians that can provide on-site support and supervision. We can offer the opportunity to develop skills working in acute, rehabilitation, outpatient / community settings, schools and home visits. There is a mix of static and rotational posts available.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the organisation, planning and prioritising of own caseload; includingmanagement, and evaluation of patient needs in relation to demands on the service with support from a senior therapist.
To contribute to departmental research and demonstrate evidence-based practice; ensuring own practice complies with current clinical effectiveness standards and treatment models.
To be responsible for the assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment and discharge of own caseload within scope of practice; with support to identify and manage risk within own caseload.
To take a significant role within the multi-agency team, contributing professional expertise as part of the wider multi-professional team
To participate in formal and informal training to relevant staff, carers and other professionals as appropriate or requested by line manager.
To deliver relevant work-based learning for the multi-agency team as required.
To maintain all associated records related to the management of own caseload; ensuring compliance with local and professional standards.
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 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
- Caseload experience
- Working within an MDT
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Accurate administration and analysis of 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 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
- Caseload experience
- Working within an MDT
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Accurate administration and analysis of 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Morriston Hospital (various bases to be discussed at interview)
Heol Maes Eglwys
Swansea
SA6 6NL
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
