Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join their Community Learning Disability Team in Cardiff. This role offers the opportunity to support adults with learning disabilities, helping them express themselves and engage with their communities. You'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for newly qualified therapists or those looking to enhance their clinical skills. Join a forward-thinking team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Ongoing Professional Development

Access to Internal and External Training

Support for Career Progression

Qualifications

• Experience in assessments and treatment planning for adults with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of national policies relevant to client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and management for adults with communication needs.
• Develop and deliver person-centred therapy plans.

Skills

Assessment Tools Knowledge

Communication Skills

Dysphagia Management

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree

Registered member of RCSLT

Registered member of HCPC

Job description

Job summary

Are you a passionate and motivated Speech and Language Therapist looking to start or develop your career in a rewarding and supportive environment?

If the answer is YES then we are the perfect team for you!

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Speech and Language Therapist to join our Community Learning Disability Team, supporting adults with learning disabilities across the Cardiff area.

You will be part of a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team, working closely with individuals, their families, carers, and professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in a community setting. This role is well-suited to a newly qualified therapist or someone seeking to develop their clinical skills in this specialist area.

Your role will be key in supporting people with learning disabilities to express themselves, engage with their communities, and maintain safe eating and drinking practices.

Main duties of the job

You will provide assessment, intervention, and management for adults with learning disabilities who have communication and/or dysphagia needs, working as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and social care. Your role will involve developing and delivering person-centred therapy plans, supporting the use of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), and promoting inclusive communication across different environments. You'll also provide advice, training, and support to families, carers, and support staff, and contribute to multi-agency planning and reviews.

You will receive structured supervision and regular peer support. We are committed to ongoing professional development, offering access to internal and external training, specialist CPD opportunities, and support for your career progression. You'll be part of a collaborative and friendly team culture that values staff wellbeing and offers flexible working arrangements where possible. You'll also have the chance to contribute to service development, innovation, and quality improvement initiatives.

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

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-AHP045-0425

Job locations

Cardiff Learning Disability Team

43 The Parade

Cardiff

CF24 3AB

Job description Job responsibilities

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.

Job description Job responsibilities

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 and Training Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Registered member of HCPC

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate courses
• Membership of CEN

Experience Essential

• Experience of assessments in clinical placement or previous post
• Experience of planning and implementation of treatment in clinical placement or previous post

Desirable

• Caseload management experience
• Working within an MDT

Knowledge & Skills Essential

• Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Accurate administration and analysis of assessments leading to differential diagnosis
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
• Able to take an active role in the multidisciplinary team negotiating case management as appropriate
• Able to work independently and without direct supervision

Desirable

• Experience of, and resolution of conflict
• Experience of audit projects within own clinical area

Personal Attributes Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practice and person centred care
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Registered member of HCPC

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate courses
• Membership of CEN

Experience Essential

• Experience of assessments in clinical placement or previous post
• Experience of planning and implementation of treatment in clinical placement or previous post

Desirable

• Caseload management experience
• Working within an MDT

Knowledge & Skills Essential

• Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Accurate administration and analysis of assessments leading to differential diagnosis
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
• Able to take an active role in the multidisciplinary team negotiating case management as appropriate
• Able to work independently and without direct supervision

Desirable

• Experience of, and resolution of conflict
• Experience of audit projects within own clinical area

Personal Attributes Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practice and person centred care
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Cardiff Learning Disability Team

43 The Parade

Cardiff

CF24 3AB

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Cardiff Learning Disability Team

43 The Parade

Cardiff

CF24 3AB

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)