Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Caernarfon

On-site

GBP 43,000 - 52,000

Part time

11 hours ago

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Job summary

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board North Wales is seeking an experienced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the Neurodevelopmental team in Gwynedd. This part-time Band 7 post involves working with children and young people and their families with Neurodevelopmental conditions, in a multidisciplinary service spanning Gwynedd and Anglesey.

You will deliver neurodevelopmental assessments, provide clinical supervision, and contribute to service development within the MDT.

Qualifications

Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in SLT.
HCPC registered.
Post graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience at this level.
Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio.
Clinical supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct Neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people in the ND service.
Lead and develop the role of SLT within the MDT and provide supervision to team members.
Collaborate with ND and core SLT services to deliver a coordinated service for children and families.
Contribute to service development projects and professional leadership.

Skills

Significant clinical experience

Clinical leadership

Audit delivery

Team collaboration

Education

HCPC registered

Masters level CPD

CPD portfolio

Tools

Welsh/English therapy provision

Job description

Job Overview

Are you a Specialist Speech and Language therapist passionate about Neurodiversity?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and organised individual to work in our Neurodevelopmental team, based in Gwynedd. The part‑time Band 7 post will involve working with children and young people and their families with Neurodevelopmental conditions and/or learning difficulties.

You will work in the West Neurodevelopmental Service which covers Gwynedd and Anglesey in North Wales. The team is multidisciplinary, including clinicians and ND practitioners from a range of backgrounds.

The service offers Neurodevelopmental assessment services to children and young people. The leadership team comprises of a team leader who is responsible for the day‑to‑day operational management of the team, as well as clinical and admin leads working in partnership with the service manager.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work with children and young people within the service completing Neurodevelopmental assessments and personal strengths and needs profiles. Previous experience working with this client group is essential. You will have enthusiasm and skills to support service development and be able to lead and contribute on a range of projects to ensure a co‑ordinated service provision. You will interface with a range of other services, working collaboratively to support children, young people and their families.

You will be required to liaise with a network of SLTs across BCUHB working in both ND teams and core SLT services to reduce barriers between services and deliver a collaborative service. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to support colleagues within core services utilising their specialist skills and knowledge around this client group. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

The role will include providing clinical and professional supervision to other team members and leading and developing the role of SLT within the MDT. You will also support with developing and offering consultation to other professionals supporting children and young people presenting with Neurodiverse differences.

This job offers a rewarding and challenging clinical environment as well as learning and development opportunities.

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Please note that the job description relates to a professional band 7 SALT role and does not relate to the actual duties that would be carried out within the children's neurodevelopment service.

If you would like to discuss the role in the ND service please contact the service manager whose details are within this advert.

Person specification

Qualifications

Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in S&LT
HCPC registered
Post graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience at this level
Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio.
Clinical supervisory experience

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

Significant experience clinically in area of specialism
Experience of clinical leadership
Experience of leading clinical audit
Experience of delivering / supporting practice / service change.
Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical speciality

Desirable criteria

Welsh / English therapy provision
Experience of lecturing externally
Additional clinical or, health care related experience
Experience in research

Knowledge And Skills

Essential criteria

Extensive clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
Welsh / English competency that is compatible with linguistically appropriate assessment and therapy provision
Broad knowledge of health legislation / policy
Ability to report statistical information / service data and present reports and documents to a high standard

Desirable criteria

Welsh speaker

Communication and Relationship Skills

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to process and share highly complex information in a confidential manner.
Ability to conduct professional affairs in a confident, assertive manner, using negotiating / influencing skills whilst maintaining excellent working relationships with all stakeholders

Personal Qualities

Essential Criteria