Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
Band 5 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
Are you about to graduate and looking for your first Speech and Language Therapy post or are you a qualified band 5 looking for opportunities in new clinical areas? We might have the ideal post for you!
We are looking to recruit a self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised Speech and Language Therapist to join our well established and expanding paediatric service in BCUHB East Integrated Health Community, covering Wrexham and Flintshire.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve working with children in early years and school aged settings. You will work as part of an integrated team with specialist therapists. You will be required to provide assessment, advice and therapy to children with a range of speech, language and communication needs, working with them, their families and supporting agencies in clinic, nursery and school settings. You will work under the guidance of specialist therapists providing a fantastic learning opportunity for a developing B5 clinician.
We have a whole service approach, which means that whichever team you are based in, you will have strong links and access to the support of friendly, experienced SLTs and TIs working in all areas of paediatric Speech and Language Therapy. We are a forward thinking department and you will need to show flexibility and innovation and share in the team's passion for delivering quality patient led care.
We offer a comprehensive and structured induction to all our new starters followed by high quality clinical supervision, regular team meetings and exciting CPD opportunities. We pride ourselves on our strong NQP support network, with colleagues with extensive skills and experience around you to help you develop as an SLT. You will receive regular management and clinical supervision as well as having access to a mentor to support acquisition of NQP competencies.
We welcome informal visits and would love to hear from you with any queries about this role.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in S<. HCPC registered. RCSLT registered.
* Demonstrate understanding & involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment.
* Knowledge of health legislation/policy.
* Alternative and augmentative communication knowledge & skills.
Experience
* A range of clinical experience across Adult/Paediatric SLT services.
* Experience of delegating work to non-registered staff.
* Experience of working in multidisciplinary/ multiprofessional teams.
* Welsh/English therapy provision.
* Additional clinical or health care related experience.
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.
Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy
£31,516 to £38,364 a yearper annum, pro rata
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