Job summary This is an exciting time for AHPs in CTMUHB - a time of exciting and progressive change, a time where we are looking for visionary team members at all levels to guide and implement this change. Due to local investment this is one of 2 exciting and much needed roles being advertised to support patients with critical illness. CTM Therapies team work closely as wider MDTs with excellent opportunities for cross discipline working and the opportunity to lead on AHP portfolios. Your career progression is important to us and CTM has an excellent L&D offer as well as support for external learning. Your wellbeing matters to us and we are proud of the work our wellbeing champions do across therapies and the range of activities that are on offer. We are also committed to offering flexible working patterns where possible. Why Cwm Taf Morgannwg? - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (joinctm.wales) Main duties of the job You will be a core member of the Critical Care MDT based in Prince Charles Hospital which consists of Intensivists, Nurses, Clinical Psychology, Physiotherapy, OT and Dietetics. You will provide communication and swallowing assessment and rehabilitation to critically ill patients including patients with a tracheostomy and/or ventilator dependent. You will use FEES to support decision making around tracheostomy weaning, upper airway rehabilitation and swallow/communication rehab. You will work closely with the Trache MDT consisting of a Physio, CCOT, and Intensivist to support weaning when patients no longer require Level 3 care. You will also provide training within and outside profession and contribute to reports, local and national guidance and workstreams, and wider AHP workstreams If this is an area you would like to work in and you have development needs in this area please make contact as you will be line managed by the band 8 acute lead who will support any development needs if the successful candidate does not yet possess the full skill set. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Date posted 15 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 110-AHP123-0924-A Job locations Prince Charles Hospital Gurnos Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9DT Job description 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. Please contact the recruiting manager if you have any additional queries. Job description 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. Please contact the recruiting manager if you have any additional queries. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Significant postgraduate experience in dysphagia and communication especially in relation to critical care and tracheostomy. Speech and Language Therapy Degree Member of HCPC Desirable Member of RCSLT Research methodology/ clinical audit training Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Network Knowledge of communication aids. Experience Essential Specific experience in dealing with adults with acquired communication/swallowing difficulties related to critical care and/or tracheostomy. Significant experience of working within the acute hospital environment. Experience of multi-disciplinary / agency working and holistic case management Aptitude/ Abilities Essential Good organisational and time management skills, flexibility and adaptability towards service needs. To have an ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Experience of teaching/training others. Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Significant postgraduate experience in dysphagia and communication especially in relation to critical care and tracheostomy. Speech and Language Therapy Degree Member of HCPC Desirable Member of RCSLT Research methodology/ clinical audit training Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Network Knowledge of communication aids. Experience Essential Specific experience in dealing with adults with acquired communication/swallowing difficulties related to critical care and/or tracheostomy. Significant experience of working within the acute hospital environment. Experience of multi-disciplinary / agency working and holistic case management Aptitude/ Abilities Essential Good organisational and time management skills, flexibility and adaptability towards service needs. To have an ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Experience of teaching/training others. Desirable Ability to speak Welsh 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Prince Charles Hospital Gurnos Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9DT Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)