Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Swansea; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in the region is looking for a part-time Speech and Language Therapist to specialize in stroke care. The ideal candidate will join an experienced multidisciplinary team, working to enhance patient outcomes and provide professional development opportunities. The position requires innovative thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Competitive salary range of £39,263 to £47,280 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessment and management of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Ability to support and mentor less experienced SLTs and assistants.
• Implementation of a range of specialist treatment options.

Responsibilities

• Work under the Acute and Rehab Stroke leads across the stroke pathway.
• Train other team members and provide student placements.
• Deliver patient-centered care using evidence-based practice.

Skills

Strong time management

MDT working skills

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

Recognised SLT degree or equivalent

Registered member of RCSLT and HCPC

Completion of postgraduate specialist courses - Dysphagia

Tools

Microsoft packages

AAC usage

Job description

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking to specialise in stroke care?

Would you love to work in innovative and supportive MDTs where patient centred care and evidence-based practice is prioritised?

Do you want to work for an SLT department that is invested in staff wellbeing and professional development?

If the answer is YES, then Swansea Bay UHB have a part time (30 hours) vacancy you can apply for in our stroke service.

SBUHB's stroke service includes acute services at Morriston Hospital, rehabilitation at Neath Port Talbot Hospital and an Early Supported Discharge Service in the community. All parts of the pathway include experienced MDTs allowing for stimulating and creative opportunities for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team working.

We welcome applications from candidates with the pre-requisite skills at a band 6 specialist level as well as from those who aspire to develop their knowledge and skills. Under Annex 21, we are offering the opportunity to complete a dedicated competency framework, with access to regular supervision from experienced clinicians, focused CPD activities and a clear pathway for completion of your training.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to work and develop skills across all parts of the stroke pathway. They will work in a supportive team under the Acute and Rehab Stroke leads with opportunities to support band 5 SLTs, band 4 SLT assistant and Rehab Technicians. The post holder will need to deliver training to other members of the team and will also provide student placements to SLT undergraduates.

You will be working in a team with strong working links across the whole SLT department and opportunities to develop specialist clinical skills and expand professional development with support from specialist colleagues, a Stroke Consultant Therapist and the Neuro-Sciences SLT Clinical Lead. The department is equipped with state of the art equipment to optimize patient care including access to videofluoroscopy clinics, several FEES stacks and instrumental bio-feedback equipment for dysphagia rehabilitation and computer based aphasia therapy.

The ideal candidate will be innovative and dynamic, with strong time management and MDT working skills. Specialist clinical skills and knowledge of stroke medicine, the stroke pathway and evidence based practice will be embedded within their clinical practice. The successful candidate will need to be flexible and adaptable to respond to the changing clinical demands across the pathway.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job responsibilities

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

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Recognised SLT degree or equivalent
• Registered member of RCSLT and HCPC
• Completion of postgraduate specialist courses - Dysphagia
• CEN member

Experience

• Assessment and management of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties
• Support and mentor less experienced SLTs, students and assistants
• Use and interpretation of assessments relevant for specialist caseload
• Experience and knowledge of use of AAC
• Planning and delivery of clinical audit
• Experience and implementation of a range of specialist treatment options for individuals and groups
• Training or teaching of SLTs, other professionals, medical staff and assistants
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage specialist caseload without direct supervision
• Working within an MDT

Knowledge and Skills

• Specialist knowledge underpinned by current evidence-based practice
• Accurate administration and analysis of assessments leading to differential diagnosis
• Good verbal and written skills to share complex and sensitive information
• Able to work unsupervised and independently as an active member of MDT negotiating case management
• Demonstrates understanding of wider public service policies
• Implementation of clinical governance/audits/research within relevant specialism
• Ability to use Microsoft packages including virtual platforms, spreadsheets etc
• Experience of conflict resolution
• Ability to speak Welsh

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practise and person centred care
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs
• Ambassador for Speech and Language Therapy profession, department and Health Board

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum pro rata