Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Wrexham, United Kingdom - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

    Default job background
    Permanent
    Description

    Job summary

    Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Band 7 - Adults ( WTE)

    We have an exciting new vacancy in BCUHB East Speech and Language Therapy adult team working 3 days per week ( hours). You will work with adult inpatients in Wrexham Maelor hospital, with a particular focus on care of the elderly/frailty/medical wards but with opportunities in other service areas such as community outpatients in line with your clinical skills and interests.

    Main duties of the job

    This is an opportunity for an experienced, dynamic and highly motivated Speech and Language Therapist. We are looking for a clinical specialist who can support and develop SLTs and TIs, represent SLT within the MDT and help to drive the future development of our inpatient services. For this key clinical role, we are looking for a passionate SLT with skills in clinical leadership including developing the skills and knowledge of others.

    You will be part of the friendly and supportive BCUHB East Adult Speech and Language Therapy team where there is a wide range of expertise and experience. You will join a growing team of Speech and Language Therapists and technical instructors. There is excellent peer support and regular clinical supervision.

    We have regular team meetings and have strong links with other specialist services. There are regular cross team CPD and training opportunities as you continue to develop your clinical skills. There is access to regular therapist-led and MDT clinics including Videofluoroscopy and FEES. You will lead a range of service improvements and MDT initiatives are encouraged.

    We are very happy to answer any questions you may have about this role and we welcome informal visits.

    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.

    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 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