Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Band 6
Main area: Speech and Language Therapy
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
Job ref: 050-AHP014-0125
Site: Glan Clwyd Hospital
Town: Bodelwyddan
Salary: £37,898 - £45,637 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 20/01/2025 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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised and pro-active Speech and Language Therapist to provide high quality Speech and Language Therapy services for patients with communication disorders and dysphagia within inpatient care at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Hospital (Bodelwyddan). This role will also involve support and transition to outpatient services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within Adult Speech and Language Therapy service in the Acute setting (general surgical, medical, COTE, Critical Care and stroke wards) which includes:
1. Triage of referrals
2. Caseload allocation and prioritisation
3. Assessment, treatment and management of patients within the inpatient setting
4. Supporting the organisation and efficient flow of caseloads
5. Planning and supporting transition to community services as part of discharge from hospital
The role involves delivery of training and education to the wider MDT and Band 5 Speech and Language Therapy colleagues in dysphagia and communication. Clinical Education to Speech and Language Therapy students will also be a part of this role.
CPD and clinical supervision are encouraged and supported within BCUHB Speech and Language Therapy Services.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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
Please see attached job description and person specification for detailed information on the main job responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Knowledge and skills
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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.
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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.
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