Speech and Language Therapy Assistant - BANK

NHS; Caernarfon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A health organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Bank Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support SLT services across Gwynedd and Anglesey. The role is ideal for student SLTs seeking flexible hours aligned with their academic schedule. Key responsibilities include working directly with individuals facing communication challenges, alongside experienced NHS professionals. Full training and support will be offered, and the ability to speak Welsh is essential.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Training and support

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a Therapy environment.
• Sound understanding of Speech & Language Therapy roles.
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of SLT services across Gwynedd and Anglesey.
• Enhance professional learning by working with NHS SLTs.
• Develop skills working with individuals who have communication difficulties.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently

Analytical/perceptual skills

Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Planning and organizational skills

Job description

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant - BANK

Bank Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Band 3 - flexible hours

We are looking to recruit a Bank Speech and Language Therapy Assistant which will support the delivery of our SLT services across 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 of the job

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 very skilled, experienced and welcoming therapists, TIs and admin colleagues.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.

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

• Qualifications - see person spec
• Qualifications

Experience

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

Skills

• Ability to work independently with individuals and/or groups Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent analytical/perceptual skills Effective written and oral communication skills. oComputer skills e.g. use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data inputting Ability to travel across sites to work and to carry out clinical tasks Awareness of team dynamics and work effectively as part of a team. oPlanning and organisational skills Have the ability to reflect on own performance Ability to work under pressure oPhysical & 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.
• Ability to maintain and record specific items of stock
• Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately. Ability to promote a professional image of the organisation.Good time management Proven ability to accept instruction, report back to supervisor, work within guidelines and respond appropriately to feedback Willingness and ability to fully engage in supervision and feedback opportunities to ensure learning accountability and support. Ability to be a reflective practitioner.
• Demonstrable ability to lead and motivate other team members Adaptability to a working environment non routine in nature.

other relevant requirements

• Good hearing Welsh language competencies relevant to the role An understanding of the Welsh culture Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

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.

Interim Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy

£25,313 to £26,999 a yearper annum, pro rata