Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to provide specialist paediatric services across BCYP Special Schools and Early Years settings. You will assess, diagnose and manage speech, language and swallowing difficulties, collaborating with families, education staff and the multidisciplinary team.

The role supports ALN processes, IDPs and HAN plans where appropriate, with opportunities to supervise Band 5 therapists and support staff.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy required.
• Significant post‑registration experience expected.
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and across teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for paediatric speech, language and swallowing needs.
• Offer advice and support to children, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to ALN processes, IDPs and statutory requests where appropriate.
• Support supervision and development of junior SLTs, healthcare assistants and students; engage in teaching and MDT training.

Skills

HCPC registration

Autonomous practitioner

Post-registration experience

SLT degree

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our Babies, Children, and Young People (BCYP) Speech and Language Therapy Service, working across both our Special Schools Team and Early Years Team.

The post holder will hold a degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). They will have significant post-registration experience and will work as an autonomous practitioner.

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a specialist speech and language therapy service for children with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties across our special schools, specialist provisions for children with complex needs, and early years settings. Working collaboratively across both the Special Schools and Early Years Teams, the post holder will be responsible for assessment, intervention, advice and support to children, families and the wider multidisciplinary team.

In addition, the post holder may be required to provide assessment and management for children with a broad range of paediatric conditions within other areas of the BCYP Speech and Language Therapy Service, either as part of their regular caseload or on a rotational basis, according to service need.

The post holder will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, intervention and management for children with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties across the Special Schools Team and Early Years Team. The caseload will include children with a range of developmental, medical and complex learning needs.

The service is delivered across specialist educational provisions, community clinics and, on occasion, children’s homes, using both face-to-face and virtual approaches. The post holder will work collaboratively with parents, carers, education staff and other professionals to support communication development and create communication-friendly environments.

The role includes contributing to the Additional Learning Needs (ALN) process, including statutory ALN requests, person-centred planning meetings and the development and review of Individual Development Plans (IDPs), as well as Individual Healthcare Plans where appropriate.

The post holder will participate in service development, waiting list initiatives and clinical audit activities, and will support the supervision and development of Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists, Healthcare Support Workers and student Speech and Language Therapists. They will also contribute to teaching, training and multidisciplinary working.

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Hrastelj Job title: Clinical Lead SLTs Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02921836585