Speech & Language Therapist - Neurodevelopmental Team

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Conwy; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

An established health organization is seeking a passionate Speech & Language Therapist to join their Neurodevelopmental Team. This role involves working closely with children and families, providing high-quality care and support for neurodevelopmental conditions. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative environment, contributing to diagnostic assessments and delivering tailored interventions. With a commitment to equality and diversity, this organization values the contributions of all team members and offers family-friendly benefits. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family-friendly benefits

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Registered Speech & Language Therapist with experience in neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding and child development interventions.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to support children with neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Provide diagnostic assessments and support to families through workshops.

Skills

Experience with neurodevelopmental conditions

Communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Knowledge of child safeguarding policies

Education

Registered Speech & Language Therapist

Post-registration training

Relevant courses/training

Job description

Speech & Language Therapist - Neurodevelopmental Team

Band 6

Main area: Children & Young People Grade: Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours:

• Part time
• Flexible working

22.5 hours per week Job ref: 050-AHP217-0924-C

Site: Eirias Park Town Denbighshire/ Conwy Salary: £37,898 - £45,637 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 07/01/2025 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. 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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.

Job overview

To work within a multi-disciplinary team, closely with staff from other agencies, to promote and maintain high standards of care for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental conditions. This will involve contributing to diagnostic assessments by undertaking specific aspects of the assessment as required, providing support to families and young people through group-based workshops and interventions and in 1:1 support to meet agreed outcomes as agreed with families. The post holder will be expected to work with children, their families, carers, staff teams and other professionals in a variety of community settings. In addition, the post holder will provide clinical and managerial support for junior colleagues, undertaking work alongside or on behalf of the post holder.

Main duties of the job

The Central Neurodevelopmental Team covers Conwy and Denbighshire and offers comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment leading to the production of a personal profile, outlining strengths and needs, and diagnosis, if appropriate, along with developing the service for the future to provide a variety of interventions. The service is also striving towards providing a range of interventions through group work, workshops, and bespoke individual interventions. To enable the team to continue to deliver to its full capacity, a vacancy for a band 6 practitioner has become available.

Minimum requirements

Candidates should be registered professionals, speech and language therapists, and have registration with an appropriate body. Applicants should also demonstrate experience in working with people with ND conditions (ASD and/or ADHD) and preferably, in working with children and families. Provided candidates have this prior knowledge and experience, full training through a structured induction will ensure the successful candidate will become familiar with the assessment tools and processes used within the team. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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

• Registered Speech & Language Therapist
• Post-registration training
• Other relevant courses/training

Experience

• Working with children or adults with neurodivergence
• Managing support staff
• Experience with children with other disabilities or medical conditions

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of ND and impact on families
• Knowledge and understanding of child safeguarding policy and procedures
• Understanding of child development and behaviour and interventions
• Able to work autonomously
• Able to communicate in Welsh

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. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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.