Speech and Language Therapist - Adults with a Learning Disability

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team. The role involves providing essential services to adults with learning disabilities who have communication and swallowing needs. Candidates should have a recognized qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and be able to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. This position offers a competitive salary range from £31,516 to £47,280 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate understanding & involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment.
• A range of clinical experience across Adult/Paediatric SLT services.
• Experience in multidisciplinary/multiprofessional teams.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team of SLTs and technical instructors.
• Support service development for adults with a learning disability.
• Ensure the best therapeutic outcomes for patients.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge of assessment tools

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registered

RCSLT registered

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist - Adults with a Learning Disability

The Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team in Betsi Cadwaladr East have an exciting development opportunity for a motivated and dynamic qualified speech and language therapist to develop their skills and our service supporting adults with a learning disability (ALD) who have communication and swallowing needs.

Main duties of the job

You will join our supportive and growing team of SLTs and technical instructors, providing services across a range of acute and community settings. We will support you to develop your independent dysphagia skills if needed, and you will have access to support and supervision across our highly skilled team. We have a 'one team' approach to supporting our population, enabling us to be flexible to meet patient needs and to developing the skills and experiences of our clinicians. Your patients will have access to instrumental clinics (FEES and VFS) and you will have access to 1:1 and peer support, with links across the Health Board and Wales.

We are interested in hearing from SLTs already working at Band 5 or 6 level for this opportunity. We have a robust development plan to support Band 5 SLTs to progress into a Band 6 post specialising in ALD.

Please contact Cara Spencer, Head of SLT East on 07785 744883 for more information, or to arrange a visit to meet the team.

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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

• Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in S<. HCPC registered. RCSLT registered.
• Membership of appropriate clinical network group.
• Demonstrate understanding & involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of health legislation/policy.
• Alternative and augmentative communication knowledge & skills.

Experience

• A range of clinical experience across Adult/Paediatric SLT services.
• Experience of delegating work to non-registered staff.
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary/ multiprofessional teams.
• Experience of supporting service change.
• Welsh/English therapy provision.

Aptititude and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of assessment tools.
• Ability to self-evaluate.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Varied clinical experience and knowledge.
• Awareness of roles of other professionals involved in care of service users on agreed caseload.
• Effective planning, time management and organisational skills.
• 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.

£31,516 to £47,280 a yearper annum pro rata