Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Transformationunitgm; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health board in the UK is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their dedicated Cardiff Community Resource Team. This role involves managing a complex caseload of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties, working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance client independence. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical and communication skills, alongside a relevant degree and HCPC registration. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful service development and provide support to junior staff in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC Registration required.
• Experience in community settings and working with complex caseloads is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload providing assessment and intervention for adults.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to promote client independence.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Reflective Practice

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC Registration

Post Graduate training in Dysphagia

Job description

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

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Full time and part time hours will be considered) Job ref 001-AHP049-0425

Employer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Employer type: NHS

Site: Cardiff Community Resource Team

Town: Cardiff

Salary: £37,898 - £45,637 per annum pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 06/05/2025 23:59

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Band 6

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world.

Job overview

We are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) with excellent clinical and communication skills to join the Cardiff Community Resource Team (CCRT). The post holder will work within a close MDT to promote the independence of adults living in their own homes and within the care sector.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage an independent, complex caseload, providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, intervention, management, and discharge to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties associated with a wide range of acquired conditions.

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, liaising with other agencies and disciplines within the health and social care sector to promote the independence of clients living at home and within care settings.

The post holder will take part in service development projects including complex audits and will supervise and provide clinical support to more junior Speech and Language Therapy staff.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Undertaken relevant short courses/CPD in specialist area
• Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
• Membership of RCSLT
• Post Graduate training in Dysphagia

Experience

• Clinical experience of working with a range of communication & swallowing difficulties
• Experience of working with a specialist caseload
• Experience working in a community setting

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Reflective practice and problem solving

Personal Qualities

• Team player
• Self-motivated, enthusiasm, initiative
• Demonstrates empathy and compassion for others

MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:

We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa.

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.

Name: Elin Evans Job title: Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Email: [e-mail] Telephone: [phone]