Speech and Language Therapy Assistant - BANK

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Caernarfon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales seeks a Bank Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support children's services. This position offers flexible working hours suitable for student Speech and Language Therapists. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and have the ability to communicate in Welsh. Join us and develop your professional skills while interacting with children who have communication or swallowing difficulties.

Qualifications

• Welsh language competencies relevant to the role.
• Understanding of Welsh culture.
• Self-motivation for Continued Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of SLT services across children's services.
• Enhance professional and clinical learning with trained NHS staff.
• Assist individuals/groups with communication or swallowing difficulties.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently

Planning and organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant qualifications in Speech and Language Therapy

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant - BANK

Overview

Bank Speech and Language Therapy Assistant. Band 3 – flexible hours to suit. We are excited to announce the development of a Band 3 Bank of SLT assistants (SLTAs), which will support the delivery of our SLT services across children’s services within Gwynedd and Anglesey. This opportunity would particularly suit student SLTs who are looking for flexible working hours that are responsive to the academic year and their own availability.

Main duties / Responsibilities

As a bank SLT TI, you would have the opportunity to enhance your professional and clinical learning by working alongside NHS SLTs and Assistants, developing and utilising your skills working directly with people across the age range, on a 1:1 basis and in groups, who experience communication or swallowing difficulties. You will receive full support and training in this role from our team of skilled, experienced and welcoming therapists, TI s and admin colleagues.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.

Working for our organisation

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.

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

• Essential criteria: Qualifications - see person spec

Desirable criteria: Qualifications

• Qualifications

Experience

• Essential criteria: Relevant experience of working within a Therapy environment. Sound understanding of the role of Speech & Language Therapy. Sound understanding of child speech/language development and/or the concept of rehabilitation/recovery as appropriate to the clinical area. Basic knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance. Basic knowledge of main conditions relevant to area of speciality and the effects of illness on function. Awareness of Health & Safety legislation & practices. Proven ability to apply knowledge following training. Self-motivation for Continued Professional Development.

• Desirable criteria: Experience working in a related health/social care or education setting. Working in a leadership role.

Skills

• Essential criteria: Ability to work independently with individuals and/or groups; Excellent interpersonal skills; Excellent analytical/perceptual skills; Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data inputting); Ability to travel across sites to work and to carry out clinical tasks; Awareness of team dynamics and ability to work as part of a team.
• Planning and organisational skills; Ability to reflect on own performance; Ability to work under pressure.
• Physical and emotional stamina to deal with sensitive and difficult situations; Ability to undertake physical activity involved with therapy relevant to role (e.g., play-based therapy activities with children).

• Desirable criteria: Ability to maintain and record specific items of stock.

Personal qualities

• Essential criteria: Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload; Ability to promote a professional image of the organisation; Good time management; Willingness to engage in supervision and feedback; Ability to be a reflective practitioner.

• Desirable criteria: Demonstrable ability to lead and motivate other team members; Adaptability to a non-routine working environment.

Other Relevant Requirements

• Essential criteria: Good hearing; Welsh language competencies relevant to the role; Understanding of Welsh culture; Ability to meet travel requirements of the post.

• Desirable criteria: Welsh language skills.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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