Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
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Job Overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in S<.
* HCPC registered.
* RCSLT registered.
Desirable criteria
* Demonstrate understanding & involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment.
* Knowledge of health legislation/policy.
* Alternative and augmentative communication knowledge & skills.
Experience
Essential criteria
* A range of clinical experience across Adult/Paediatric SLT services.
Desirable criteria
* 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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
We are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
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