Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist to join our team in North West Wales. This post will be split between adult and paediatric services, thus offering an excellent opportunity for Newly Qualified Therapists to continue to develop a wide range of clinical skills. You will provide Speech and Language Therapy Services for patients living in Gwynedd and Anglesey, in a variety of settings including clinics, schools, inpatient, outpatient and domiciliary settings. Main duties of the job You will provide person centred assessment and treatment of communication needs in conjunction with Multidisciplinary team colleagues to improve the quality of life for those referred to our service, and their carers and support staff. This will involve training and enabling others to support the individual to reach their full potential. The successful applicants will be supported by local clinical specialists to achieve RCSLT NQP competencies as required, and have access to regular professional and management supervision, a mentor, regular team meetings, and opportunities for continued professional development.As a member of the Speech and Language Therapy team you will be expected to contribute to the ongoing development of a forward thinking and modern department. Due to the bilingual nature of the population of Gwynedd and Anglesey, the ability to speak Welsh is essential for this role. About us 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. Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 050-AHP009-0125W Job locations Bodfan, Ysbyty Eryri Caernarfon LL55 2YE 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. 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Ability to speak Welsh Essential Level 4 or 5 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Ability to speak Welsh Essential Level 4 or 5 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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Bodfan, Ysbyty Eryri Caernarfon LL55 2YE Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)