Job summary THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join a well-established, supportive and experienced Speech & Language Therapy Team. The position is a full time, 6 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will work alongside other Speech and Language therapists to assess and treat children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit a self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised Speech and Language Therapists to join our well established paediatric service in BCUHB East IHC, covering Wrexham and Flintshire. This role will be working with children across a variety of 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 speech, language or communication needs. You will work with children, their families and supporting agencies. 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. 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 description 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. We welcome informal visits and would love to hear from you with any queries about this role. Job description 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. We welcome informal visits and would love to hear from you with any queries about this role. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in S Desirable Membership of appropriate clinical network group Qualifications Essential Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in S Desirable Membership of appropriate clinical network group Experience Essential oA range of clinical experience across Paediatric SLT services Desirable Experience of delegating work to non-registered staff Experience of working in multidisciplinary/ multiprofessional teams. Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Knowledge of assessment tools Effective planning, time management and organisational skills. Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in S Desirable Membership of appropriate clinical network group Qualifications Essential Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in S Desirable Membership of appropriate clinical network group Experience Essential oA range of clinical experience across Paediatric SLT services Desirable Experience of delegating work to non-registered staff Experience of working in multidisciplinary/ multiprofessional teams. Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Knowledge of assessment tools Effective planning, time management and organisational skills. Desirable Ability to speak Welsh 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Wrexham Child Health Centre Croesnewydd Road Wrexham LL13 7TD Employer's website