Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Voice

NHS; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in North Wales is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Voice Specialist to manage and develop a high-quality voice therapy service for out-patients. The role offers flexibility, including virtual appointments, and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment. Applicants should have a degree in Speech & Language Therapy and significant clinical experience. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Qualifications

• Significant clinical experience in the specialty.
• Evidence of CPD and clinical supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a quality outpatient voice therapy service.
• Provide therapy for patients with dysphonia and laryngeal dysfunctions.
• Participate in a Joint Voice Clinic at Glan Clwyd Hospital.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Advanced Reasoning

Organizational Skills

Welsh Speaker

Education

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

Postgraduate Study at Masters Level

HCPC Registration

Job description

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Voice

We have a unique and appealing vacancy for a Band 7 Clinical Voice Specialist, to join our friendly, innovative, and supportive adult team. You will manage, provide, and continue to develop a high-quality voice therapy service for out-patients in Conwy & Denbighshire, working closely with ENT.

There are opportunities to work flexibly and to offer virtual appointments to patients.

We provide supervision, PADR, CPD, training, and career development opportunities. We share patient stories and compliments.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Lead, manage, deliver, and develop a quality outpatient voice therapy service for adults in Conwy & Denbighshire.
• Provide highly specialist therapy to patients with dysphonia and other laryngeal dysfunctions, such as ILO / VCD or chronic cough.
• Optimize service delivery, standards of best practice, and successful outcomes.
• Work closely with ENT within MDT, liaising with other disciplines, services, and GPs.
• Deliver therapy 1:1 or in groups, face-to-face or virtually, with scope for hybrid working.
• Participate in a Joint Voice Clinic at Glan Clwyd Hospital, up to 3 times per month, with opportunities for flexible nasendoscopy examinations.
• Provide advice, upskill, supervise other SLTs, and educate MDT professionals.
• Access management supervision, PADR, team meetings, clinical supervision, and educational opportunities.
• Undertake CPD and participate in the Voice Centre of Excellence Network.
• Support career development and work flexibly to meet service needs.

About us

If you are looking for a challenge, passionate about helping others, or seeking a new start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales offers a supportive environment. We serve a population of around 700,000 across North Wales, providing comprehensive healthcare services.

We promote equality and diversity and are a 'Disability Confident Employer'. Applications can be submitted in Welsh or English, with no disadvantage.

Please check your email regularly for correspondence related to your application.

Job responsibilities

Full details are available in the Job Description and Person Specification, accessible via the supporting documents or by clicking "Apply now" in TRAC.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognized qualification degree or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Postgraduate study at Masters level or equivalent experience
• Evidence of CPD and clinical supervisory experience
• Membership of relevant clinical network
• Other relevant professional qualifications

Experience

• Significant clinical experience in the specialty
• Clinical leadership experience
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
• Participation in specialist courses and training
• Project management experience
• Experience in service development and research

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive clinical knowledge in the specialty
• Recent relevant clinical study
• Advanced reasoning skills
• Ability to critique research and apply findings
• Organizational and planning skills
• Knowledge of Alternative and Augmentative Communication
• Welsh speaker

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £46,840 to £53,602 per annum, pro rata.