HealthJobsUK

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.