Job summary Band 7 1.0 WTE Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Prison Services, HMP Berwyn Wrexham We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Band 7 SLT to work up to full-time at the prison. Main duties of the job This role is for a suitably experienced SLT with relevant specialist skills to lead our service at HMP Berwyn in Wrexham, which was built in 2017, and is one of the largest men's prisons in the UK. Since its opening, we have had permanent funding for SLT within the Therapies and Healthcare team based at the prison, and have an established SLT service ensuring communication and dysphagia support for the men and regular training and liaison for colleagues across the site. We now have a vacancy for a Band 7 SLT to continue to develop our SLT service, including developing a broader skill-mixed SLT team working within and beyond the prison with a focus on forensic SLT. You would work with Speech and Language Therapy managers in reviewing and developing a skill-mixed forensic team for the future. In this specialist post, we would ensure clinical supervision within the criminal justice SLT community across the UK as well as welcoming you into our friendly local adult clinical team of SLTs and TIs working across all settings, who come together regularly for support, learning and service development. 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 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 050-HMP-AHP001-0225 Job locations HMP Berwyn Bridge Street, Wrexham Industrial Estate Wrexham LL13 9QE Job description Job responsibilities The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. For more information about this role, please see the job description and person specification for further details. Job description Job responsibilities The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. For more information about this role, please see the job description and person specification for further details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRecognised qualification degree / equivalent in S< oHCPC registered oPost graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience at this level oAble to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio. oClinical supervisory experience Desirable oMembership of appropriate clinical network group oOther professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice oAccredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate Experience Essential oSignificant experience clinically in area of specialism oExperience of clinical leadership oDelegation to qualified and non-registered staff oExperience of delivering clinical education in area of specialty oSignificant experience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams oExperience in service development / improvement. oExperience of leading clinical audit oExperience of delivering / supporting practice / service change oDelivering Practice Supervision oContributing to Student training Desirable oWelsh / English therapy provision oExperience of lecturing externally oExperience of project management oAdditional clinical or health care related experience oExperience in research Knowledge and Skills Essential oExcellent interpersonal skills oAbility to problem-solve oNegotiation skills oPrioritisation skills oAbility to work as a team member oExtensive clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty oEvidence of recent study in relevant clinical area oAwareness of roles of other professionals involved in care of service users on agreed caseload oDelivering Practice Supervision Desirable oWelsh / English therapy provision oAlternative and Augmentative Communication knowledge & skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRecognised qualification degree / equivalent in S< oHCPC registered oPost graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience at this level oAble to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio. oClinical supervisory experience Desirable oMembership of appropriate clinical network group oOther professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice oAccredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate Experience Essential oSignificant experience clinically in area of specialism oExperience of clinical leadership oDelegation to qualified and non-registered staff oExperience of delivering clinical education in area of specialty oSignificant experience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams oExperience in service development / improvement. oExperience of leading clinical audit oExperience of delivering / supporting practice / service change oDelivering Practice Supervision oContributing to Student training Desirable oWelsh / English therapy provision oExperience of lecturing externally oExperience of project management oAdditional clinical or health care related experience oExperience in research Knowledge and Skills Essential oExcellent interpersonal skills oAbility to problem-solve oNegotiation skills oPrioritisation skills oAbility to work as a team member oExtensive clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty oEvidence of recent study in relevant clinical area oAwareness of roles of other professionals involved in care of service users on agreed caseload oDelivering Practice Supervision Desirable oWelsh / English therapy provision oAlternative and Augmentative Communication knowledge & skills 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 HMP Berwyn Bridge Street, Wrexham Industrial Estate Wrexham LL13 9QE Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)