Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Caernarfon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join a dynamic team in North West Wales. This role focuses on supporting the speech and language development of young children in a collaborative environment. You will work alongside health visitors, nursery nurses, and educators, ensuring a cohesive approach to early development. With a commitment to innovation and teamwork, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community. If you are passionate about helping children and their families, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

1:1 regular management supervision

Access to professional supervision

Joint working with SLT colleagues

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in multidisciplinary teams, especially in Health, Education, and Social Services.
• Ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.

Responsibilities

• Support speech, language, and communication development in young children.
• Work collaboratively with health visitors, nursery nurses, and teachers.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Observation Skills

Listening Skills

Empathy

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

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Job Overview
This is a Fixed term/Secondment position until 31st March 2026 to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist based within SLT services in North West Wales, working with partners in Flying Start services in Gwynedd.

Working alongside colleagues in Flying Start, including health visitors, nursery nurses, Language and Play and Early Development officers, advisory teachers, and childcare providers, you will ensure a cohesive approach to supporting speech, language, and communication development in young children.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, dynamic, and innovative, with a passion for working with young children and their families. Experience in multidisciplinary teams, especially with colleagues in Health, Education, and Social Services, is advantageous. You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening, and empathy, to support individual needs. There will be opportunities to develop skills in staff training and education in preschool and school settings, and to contribute to the ongoing development of the Flying Start service in North West Wales.

What we can offer:

• 1:1 regular management supervision
• Access to professional supervision, both 1:1 and peer groups
• Joint working with SLT colleagues
• An opportunity to work in an innovative, motivated, and supportive team within a collaborative environment

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.

Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or want a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers a rewarding environment. As Wales' largest health organisation, we provide primary, community, mental health, and hospital services to around 700,000 people across North Wales. Join our team and benefit from our organisational values and ‘Proud to Lead’ framework.

We promote equality and diversity and are proud to be a “Disability Confident Employer”. Please check your email regularly for correspondence. Applications can be submitted in Welsh, and will be treated equally to those in English.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
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Person Specification

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Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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