Job summary
Employer heading
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Stroke
Band 7
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. 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.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
Following significant new investment, we have one remaining half time vacancy to complete our friendly, enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapy stroke team here in East BCUHB. We are looking for a suitably experienced and dynamic band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to jointly provide clinical leadership for the team and deliver expert clinical care. This is an opportunity for you to join us on this exciting journey – transforming care through being part of an innovative, energetic new multi-disciplinary team, whilst progressing your career as you continue to develop your skills, knowledge and experience.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a clinical specialist SLT to work on our acute stroke unit who can support and develop SLTs and TIs, represent SLT within the MDT and drive the future development of excellent stroke services. You will work with the dedicated stroke MDT to develop high quality care pathways and MDT training plans, contributing to building a culture of research and development, with strong links to our local Universities here in North Wales. For this key clinical role, we are looking for a passionate SLT with a clinical background in stroke and with skills in clinical leadership including developing the skills and knowledge of others.
In this role, you will also be part of the friendly and supportive Adult SLT team where there is a wide range of expertise and experience. You will join a growing team of SLTs and technical instructors. There is excellent peer support.
We have regular team meetings and have strong links with other specialist services. Clinical supervision is actively encouraged and there are regular cross team CPD and training opportunities as you continue to develop and hone your clinical skills. There is access to Videofluoroscopy and FEES. You will lead a range of service improvements and MDT initiatives are encouraged.
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
We are very happy to answer any questions you may have about this role and we welcome informal visits.
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
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in S<
- HCPC registered
- Post graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience at this level
- Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio.
- Clinical supervisory experience
Desirable criteria
- Membership of appropriate clinical network group
- Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience clinically in area of specialism
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Delegation to qualified and non-registered staff
- Experience of delivering clinical education in area of specialty
- Significant experience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams
- Experience in service development / improvement.
- Experience of leading clinical audit
- Experience of delivering / supporting practice / service change
- Delivering Practice Supervision
- Contributing to Student training
Desirable criteria
- Welsh / English therapy provision
- Experience of lecturing externally
- Experience of project management
- Additional clinical or health care related experience
- Experience in research
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem-solve
- Negotiation skills
- Prioritisation skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Extensive clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
- Evidence of recent study in relevant clinical area
- Awareness of roles of other professionals involved in care of service users on agreed caseload
- Delivering Practice Supervision
Desirable criteria
- Welsh / English therapy provision
- Alternative and Augmentative Communication knowledge & skills
Applicant requirements
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jan Jenkins
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07824 475524
- Additional information
We welcome enquiries and informal visits.
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