Job summary
Are you looking for a permanent 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 specialties with excellent support and development opportunities?
If so, we welcome you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join the Adult Speech and Language Therapy team in SBUHB on a full time, permanent contract.
The post is rotational, giving the successful candidate a unique opportunity to develop their skills and clinical expertise working in MDTs across multiple specialties in the acute, rehabilitation, outpatient and community settings.
The rotations include stroke, neuro-medical, ENT and head and neck cancer, and adult learning disability services across the Swansea Bay footprint.
You will be working with an experienced SLT team who are friendly, encouraging 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 candidate will need to be punctual, flexible, enthusiastic, dynamic and proactive in driving their development and learning as they rotate between 4 specialist teams; stroke, neuro-medical, Head and Neck Cancer/ENT and adult learning disabilities.
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 MDTs 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
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalen
- Registered member of Health and Care Professions Council
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate courses
- Membership of CEN
Essential Experience
Essential
- Clinical placement or previous post
- Assessment administration and autonomous caseload management
- Planning and implementation of treatment
Desirable
- Caseload management experience
- Working within an MDT
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Accurate administration and analysis of assessments leading to differential diagnosis, competent IT skills
- Proficient verbal and written skills to share complex and sensitive information
- Work independently and without direct supervision and manage conflict and generate solutions
- Take an active role in the multidisciplinary team negotiating case management as appropriate
- Demonstrates understanding of wider Public Service Policies E.g. Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity etc. Implementing local/national service policies and procedures
- Concentrate intensely for prolonged periods of time and manage frequent exposure to and delivery of distressing information
- Manage frequently unpleasant working conditions e.g. sputum, body fluids, aggression.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Experience of, and resolution of conflict
- Experience of audit projects within own clinical area
Other Essential Criteria
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs
- Ability to work flexible and participate in 7-day rota working to meet the business needs as required
- Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalen
- Registered member of Health and Care Professions Council
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate courses
- Membership of CEN
Essential Experience
Essential
- Clinical placement or previous post
- Assessment administration and autonomous caseload management
- Planning and implementation of treatment
Desirable
- Caseload management experience
- Working within an MDT
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Accurate administration and analysis of assessments leading to differential diagnosis, competent IT skills
- Proficient verbal and written skills to share complex and sensitive information
- Work independently and without direct supervision and manage conflict and generate solutions
- Take an active role in the multidisciplinary team negotiating case management as appropriate
- Demonstrates understanding of wider Public Service Policies E.g. Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity etc. Implementing local/national service policies and procedures
- Concentrate intensely for prolonged periods of time and manage frequent exposure to and delivery of distressing information
- Manage frequently unpleasant working conditions e.g. sputum, body fluids, aggression.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Experience of, and resolution of conflict
- Experience of audit projects within own clinical area
Other Essential Criteria
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs
- Ability to work flexible and participate in 7-day rota working to meet the business needs as required
- Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check
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).
