Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Brecon; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board in Brecon is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to support adults with communication and swallowing difficulties across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. 1.6 WTE available, with flexible patterns for full-time or part-time work.

You will assess, diagnose and manage adults, deliver dysphagia interventions, and work with multidisciplinary teams, carers and families to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification/degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registered with HCPC and experience with assessment tools.
• Experience with adult communication and dysphagia management.
• Commitment to CPD and clinical governance.
• Welsh language ability or willingness to learn.
• Experience in supervision, audit and service development.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Provide dysphagia assessment and intervention.
• Support patients and carers to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and deliver staff training.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent working

Welsh language ability

Education

HCPC registered

RCST member

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Band 6

Main area Speech and Language Therapy Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week Job ref 070-AHP032-1026

Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site Breconshire War Memorial Hospital Town Brecon Salary £40,559 - £48,841 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2026 23:59

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy team based at Breconshire War Memorial Hospital. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists to support adults with communication and swallowing difficulties across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. With 1.6 WTE available, we welcome applications from clinicians seeking either full-time or part-time working patterns.

About the Role

This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse adult caseload, providing assessment, treatment and management of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties across inpatient wards, outpatient clinics and community settings.

About You

Essential: HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist with experience of adult communication and dysphagia management, excellent communication skills and ability to work independently. Desirable: Experience in community rehabilitation, frailty, stroke or neurological conditions.

Main duties of the job

What You Will Be Doing

• Assessing, diagnosing and managing adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Providing dysphagia assessment and intervention.
• Supporting patients, families and carers to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Delivering training and advice to carers and support staff.
• Contributing to service development and quality improvement.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Did you know – Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or [e-mail]

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made 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.

Person specification

Qualifications/Knowledge

• Recognised qualification/ degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
• Working knowledge of range of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions for relevant client group
• Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g., up to date, relevant CPD portfolio
• Evidence of attendance on relevant specialist short courses
• Awareness of principles of clinical governance and audit
• Awareness of relevant national policies and procedures
• Registered member of Royal College of Speech Language Therapists
• Membership of appropriate clinical network group

Experience

• Evidence of clinical experience across relevant client group
• Experience of delegation to non-registered staff
• Involvement in clinical audit
• Experience of providing clinical supervision
• Experience of service development/improvement
• Contribution to Student training/placements
• Evidence of teaching/delivering clinical education within post in area of specialism
• Experience in research

Aptitude and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Ability to express empathy with clients and carers
• Ability to form productive relationships with colleagues
• Excellent time management, organizational, planning and prioritisation skills
• Reflection and analytical skills
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Demonstrates understanding & involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment
• Broad knowledge of health legislation / policy
• Innovative Ability to problem-solve Negotiation skills Ability to self-evaluate
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Other

• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Able to work flexibly according to the changing needs of the service
• Clear vision of role/commitment to team and department

As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.

We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.

Interested in working with us, but haven’t found the right job opportunity yet, or you require some guidance with your application, please contact our Resourcing Team on 01874 712580 or e-mail [e-mail] . We’ll be happy to have an informal chat with you.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Deborah Gray Job title Professional Head of Speech and Language Therapy Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07815 490939