Speech and Language Therapist - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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Cardiff, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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This post is an exciting opportunity for a conscientious, motivated and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to work within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Children' Speech and Language Therapy service.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and positive practitioner to support the children and families who we work with.


The post-holder will work directly with children and their families as well as in partnership with other professionals who may be supporting a child across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

This may be in clinics and mainstream schools.


The post holder will participate in service evaluation and development activities as well as supervising Speech and Language Therapy students and Speech and Language Therapy Technical Instructors.


  • To be responsible for the assessment, differential diagnosis, development and implementation of treatment packages and discharge in relation to a caseload of children with a range of communication using evidence based practice and outcome measures.
  • To provide complex information, explanation, advice and support to communicatively compromised children and their families. To support them in understanding, negotiating their agreement for assessment and treatment, and encouraging participation at each stage of the therapeutic process.
  • To adapt practice to meet individual needs with due regard for cultural and linguistic differences.
  • To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the exchange of information, goal setting, developing IDPs/ healthcare plans, attending MDT meetings and case conferences. To liaise with different agencies and disciplines in relation to specific individuals
  • To provide written clinical reports at appropriate stages of the intervention process.
  • To work independently, be accountable for one's own professional actions, and adhere to national and local standards and guidelines relating to Professional Practice and service provision.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.


Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.

Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer.

Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.


Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal.

As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing.

We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research.

Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.


Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions.

Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline.

Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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