Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Cwmbran is seeking a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to support children and families in partnership with local authorities. This fixed-term position offers a chance to make a real impact through evidence-based practice, innovation, and collaboration with a great team. The role includes overseeing therapy services, delivering trainings, and ensuring effective pathways for language development. A supportive network of 90+ therapists will provide regular supervision and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive network of therapists

Regular supervision and peer support

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and a member of RCSLT.
• Postgraduate training in teaching others.
• Significant postgraduate experience in specialty services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee & support therapy services within the Early Years Service.
• Plan, coordinate & deliver training to the Early Years workforce.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams for evidence-based support.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Evidence-Based Practice

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Speech and Language Therapy Degree

Job description

This post is fixed term/secondment for 26 months due to funding.

If you are interested applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Universal and Targeted Speech and Language Therapy team in ABUHB, working in partnership with Torfaen Local Authority.

We are looking for innovative and enthusiastic therapists with a passion for evidence-based practice and early intervention. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in partnership with health and local authority colleagues, ensuring families receive timely and effective support. You will join an existing network of Speech and Language Therapists across Gwent. Supervision and support will be provided on an individual basis and within team meetings.

The role is vital in ensuring that families have access to universal and targeted level advice for language development where pathways and groups are evidence-based and deliver positive outcomes. Pathways and delivery of training need to ensure that children receive the right support from the right person at the right time whether that is at universal or targeted levels or seeking support from specialist service.

Main duties of the job

Oversee & support universal & targeted speech & language therapy services within the Torfaen Early Years Service.

Support the Early Years programme across its key strands: childcare, parenting, health visiting, & early language support.

Collaborate with multi-agency teams to ensure effective, evidence-based pathways for language development support in line with the national Speech, Language and Communication strategy.

Plan, coordinate & deliver training and support to the Early Years workforce within Flying Start.

Provide advice & guidance on supporting specific children within Flying Start interventions or childcare & advising on appropriate next steps.

A dynamic, proactive approach to multidisciplinary working with strong interpersonal skills.

Clinical experience of working with speech, language & communication needs in early years settings.

A strong commitment to evidence-based practice.

Skills & experience in planning, coordinating & delivering training.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, English &Welsh speakers are encouraged to apply.

We Offer:

A supportive network of over 90 therapists & assistants across ABUHB.

Regular supervision, peer support, & tailored training opportunities.

A service culture focused on continuous improvement & innovation.

Opportunities to contribute to service development & best practice.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Speech and Language Therapy Degree. Registered with HCPC. Member of RCSLT. Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools for client group. Knowledge of specific assessment/treatment tools for clients with complex needs. Knowledge of clinical governance issues. Knowledge of national policies in Health and Social Care.
• Post graduate training in teaching others. Post graduate training in working with multidisciplinary and multiagency team. Some Research methodology/ clinical audit training. Excellent knowledge of national policies in Health and Social Care. Excellent knowledge of validity and reliability of assessment tools. Reflective practice theory.

Experience

• Significant post graduate experience in speciality services. Experience of performing and analysing highly complex assessments. Experience of working with support workers/technical instructors, multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Experience of working with clients in a variety of settings and across agencies. Experience of running support and therapy groups for patients and/or carers. Experience of partnership working with other agencies. Experience of contributing to policy documents.

Values

• Team player. Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service. Resilience to emotionally demanding situations. Ability to accept standards of others. Sound reflective practice skills with mentors. Empathy. Personal initiative.
• Ability to motivate others. Able to help juniors to reflect on practice. Good supervisory skills Excellent problem-solving skills.

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.

Professional Lead Early Years/Children's Centres