Job summary This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months due to 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. Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (Full time, 37.5 hours per week) Acquired adult communication and swallowing disorders. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about working with adults with complex communication and swallowing difficulties within our community service. The successful applicant will be fully dysphagia trained and able to manage a caseload independently. You will join a dynamic, friendly and innovative team of therapists and technical instructors, delivering high quality SLT services to adults in North East Wales. Main duties of the job With our 'one team' approach, we have a range of opportunities for you to develop personally and professionally. This post will involve working primarily within our community service-working across care homes, community hospitals, outpatients and domiciliary settings. There is a wide range of expertise and experience within the friendly and supportive SLT team. You will join a growing team of speech and language therapists and technical instructors and be supported by highly specialist band 7 SLTs. There is excellent peer support. We have regular whole team meetings. Clinical supervision is actively encouraged and there are regular CPD events and training opportunities as you continue to develop and hone your clinical skills. Access to specialist training is available via internal and external courses, as well as mentoring, attendance at regional and national CEN meetings. There are regular therapist-led and MDT clinics including Videofluoroscopy and FEES, Joint Voice Clinics, Parkinson's Clinics and MND MDT meetings. There will be opportunities to participate in service improvements and MDT initiatives are encouraged. We welcome informal visits to meet our team and answer any questions you may have. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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. 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in SLT HCPC registered Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio Desirable Membership of appropriate clinical network group Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate Experience Essential A range of clinical experience across adult SLT services Delegation to non-registered staff Evidence of teaching within post Involvement in clinical audit Experience in service development / improvement Desirable Delegation to registered staff Experience of delivering clinical education in area of speciality Experience of delivering / supporting service change Delivering Practice Supervision Experience in leading service development / improvement Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in SLT HCPC registered Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio Desirable Membership of appropriate clinical network group Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate Experience Essential A range of clinical experience across adult SLT services Delegation to non-registered staff Evidence of teaching within post Involvement in clinical audit Experience in service development / improvement Desirable Delegation to registered staff Experience of delivering clinical education in area of speciality Experience of delivering / supporting service change Delivering Practice Supervision Experience in leading service development / improvement 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 Maelor Hospital Croesnewydd Road Wrexham LL13 7TD Employer's website