Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Children's Service

Temple B'nai Abraham; Par; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Wales seeks a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist for a part-time role. The position involves assessing and supporting children with speech and language needs, mentoring newly qualified therapists, and collaborating with a dedicated team. This fixed-term role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• SLT Degree and HCPC registration are mandatory.
• Post-grad experience in pediatric settings is required.
• Welsh language skills at Level 3 are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support children with speech and language needs.
• Provide clinical support and mentor newly qualified SLTs.
• Collaborate with team members effectively.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

SLT Degree

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job Summary

Speech and Language Therapy Band 6

Contract: 26 months (Fixed term until 31/08/2027 to cover a secondment)

Hours: Part time - 36 hours per week

Job ref: 110-AHP059-0525

Employer: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Employer type: NHS

Site: Carnegie Clinic

Town: Porth

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

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 26/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Band 6

About Us

We provide healthcare services to people living in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf, serving a population of around 450,000. Our location offers access to Wales' capital city, Porthcawl, and the Brecon Beacons. Our vision is to care for our communities by preventing ill-health, promoting health, providing excellent services, and reducing inpatient care through strengthened home, primary, and community care. We value diversity and welcome applications from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg is a Living Wage Employer.

Application Process

Please check your email regularly for correspondence. Applications can be submitted in Welsh or English; no preference is given.

Additional Notes

There is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3 reflecting the living wage of £12.60/hour (£24,638/year). This is in place until the 2025/26 pay uplift is confirmed.

Job Overview

Would you like to work in the beautiful South Wales Valleys? Are you looking to advance your career? We are offering this paediatric Specialist Speech and Language Therapist position to an enthusiastic, innovative therapist passionate about supporting children's speech, language, and communication needs. Our team is friendly, compassionate, and committed to staff wellbeing, supervision, and professional development. Support from clinical specialists is available.

This is a fixed-term/secondment position until 31/08/2027. If applying as a secondment, obtain permission from your current manager.

Main Duties

• Work with SLTs and SLT Technical Instructors across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg area providing assessment, diagnosis, and support for children with speech and language needs.
• Provide clinical support and mentor newly qualified SLTs.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, demonstrating excellent communication skills.
• Meet Welsh language skills level 3 speaking/listening (or B1 if learned as an adult). This involves simple conversations, not fluent or report writing in Welsh.

Working for Us

We are part of NHS Wales, serving around 450,000 people in three County Boroughs. Our core values are:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

Approximately 80% of our 15,000 staff live locally, making our workforce integral to our diverse communities.

Job Details and Person Specification

Full job description and person specification are attached or viewable via the application portal.

Qualifications

• SLT Degree
• HCPC Registration

Experience

• Post-grad experience in pediatric settings
• Understanding of collaborative work in clinical and educational contexts
• Experience working with SLT Assistants and Technical Instructors
• Supervising SLT students

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Mentoring newly qualified SLTs
• Ability to analyze complex assessment data and make clinical decisions
• Good report writing skills
• Welsh language skills at Level 3 (or B1 for adult learners)
• Knowledge of assessment and treatment tools for children with speech and language disorders
• Understanding of the ALN act and its application in SLT

Applicants requiring sponsorship should self-assess their likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship. Costs are lower for the Health and Care visa, and the Immigration Health Surcharge is not applicable.

Additional Requirements

UK professional registration is necessary. The role is subject to disclosure checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020. Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.