Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (Full time, 37.5 hours per week) – acute inpatients.
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 predominantly on our acute medical wards but with the option for some time in community or ALD settings if you prefer a mixed post. 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main Duties
* Provide Speech and Language Therapy to inpatients in Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
* Offer up to 4 additional sessions per week in community or ALD settings as required.
* Develop and deliver individualized treatment plans, including swallowing assessment and management.
* Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to clinical audits and service improvements.
* Support and mentor junior staff, and attend CPD events and training.
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales offers a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy.
* HCPC registered.
* Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g., up to date, relevant CPD portfolio.
Desirable Criteria
* Membership of appropriate clinical network group.
* Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice.
* Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate.
Experience
Essential Criteria
* A range of clinical experience across Adult / Paediatric SLT services.
* Delegation to non-registered staff.
* Evidence of teaching within post.
* Involvement in clinical audit.
* Experience in service development / improvement.
Desirable Criteria
* 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.
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.
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