Speech and Language Therapist (Welsh Essential)

Job Overview

The ability to speak Welsh fluently, and to assess children's speech and language and provide intervention in Welsh, is essential for this role.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative, Welsh speaking, Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join a well-established, supportive and experienced Speech & Language Therapy Team. The position is a full time, permanent role.

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.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a self-motivated and enthusiastic 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main 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 criteria

• Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in S&LT
• HCPC registered
• RCSLT registered.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Membership of appropriate clinical network group
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• A range of clinical experience across Paediatric SLT services
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of delegating work to non-registered staff
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary/ multiprofessional teams.
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of assessment tools
• Effective planning, time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to speak Welsh