Speech and Language Therapists - Paediatrics or Adults

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization in North Wales as a Speech and Language Therapist. This role offers the chance to work with both adults and children, providing essential assessments and therapies. With a strong support network and a commitment to professional development, you will thrive in an environment that values quality patient care. Embrace the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those you support while enjoying a range of family-friendly benefits. If you are passionate about helping others and eager to grow in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Family-friendly benefits

Work-life balance policies

Comprehensive induction

High-quality clinical supervision

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration required.
• Experience in adult and paediatric SLT services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, advice, and therapy to allocated caseload.
• Work collaboratively with families and support agencies.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Clinical Governance

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Welsh Language Skills

Education

Recognised qualification degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

RCSLT registration

Job description

Speech and Language Therapists - Paediatrics or Adults

Band 5

Main area: Speech and Language Therapy

Grade: Band 5

Contract: Permanent

Hours:

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 050-AHP237-1224

Site: Wrexham Child Health Centre/ Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Town: Wrexham

Salary: £30,420 - £37,030 per annum, pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 12/01/2025 23:59

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. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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

Job Overview

3 x Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists

Are you about to graduate and looking for your first Speech and Language Therapy post or are you a qualified band 5 looking for opportunities in new clinical areas? We have three Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist posts for you to apply for with opportunities in Adults and Paediatrics.

We are looking to recruit three self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised Speech and Language Therapists to join our well-established and expanding services in BCUHB East Integrated Health Community, covering Wrexham and Flintshire.

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

Main Duties of the Job

Our SLT department covers both adults and paediatrics, allowing us to offer roles in either service. If you are undecided on your career path, we may be able to offer a mixed role. You will provide assessment, advice, and therapy to your allocated caseload with a range of speech, language, communication, and EDS needs, working with them, their families, and supporting agencies in various settings.

We have a whole service approach, which means that whichever team you are based in, you will have strong links and access to the support of friendly, experienced SLTs and TIs. We are a forward-thinking department, and you will need to show flexibility and innovation while sharing in the team’s passion for delivering quality patient-led care.

We offer a comprehensive and structured induction to new starters, followed by high-quality clinical supervision, regular team meetings, and exciting CPD opportunities. We pride ourselves on our strong NQP support network, with colleagues possessing extensive skills and experience to help you develop as a SLT. You will receive regular management and clinical supervision and have access to a mentor to support the acquisition of NQP competencies.

Working for Our Organisation

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is 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.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Detailed Job Description and Main 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&LT.
• 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.
• Additional clinical or healthcare-related experience.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK.

Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Jan Jenkins

Job title: Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 07824 475524

Additional information: Jenni Simmons, Team Leader, 07773 240820