Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 050-ACS475-0825W
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bodfan, Ysbyty Eryri
- Town
- Caernarfon
- Salary
- £25,313 - £26,999 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant - BANK
Band 3
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. 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.
Job overview
Bank Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
Band 3 – flexible hours to suit
We are excited to announce the development of a Band 3 Bank of SLT assistants (SLTAs), which will support the delivery of our SLT services across children’s services within Gwynedd and Anglesey.
This opportunity would particularly suit student SLTs who are looking for flexible working hours that are responsive to the academic year and their own availability.
Main duties of the job
As a bank SLT TI, you would have the opportunity to enhance your professional and clinical learning by working alongside NHS SLTs and Assistants, developing and utilising your skills working directly with people across the age range, on a 1:1 basis and in groups, who experience communication or swallowing difficulties.
You will receive full support and training in this role from our team of very skilled, experienced and welcoming therapists, TIs and admin colleagues.
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Qualifications - see person spec
Desirable criteria
- Qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience of working within a Therapy environment. Sound understanding of the role of Speech & Language Therapy. Sound understanding of child speech/language development and/or the concept of rehabilitation/recovery as appropriate to the clinical area. Basic knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance Basic knowledge of main conditions relevant to area of speciality and the effects of illness on function. Awareness of Health & Safety legislation & practices. Proven ability to apply knowledge following training Self-motivation for Continued Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in a related health/social care or education setting. Working in a leadership role
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work independently with individuals and/or groups Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent analytical/perceptual skills Effective written and oral communication skills. • Computer skills e.g. use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data inputting Ability to travel across sites to work and to carry out clinical tasks Awareness of team dynamics and work effectively as part of a team. • Planning and organisational skills Have the ability to reflect on own performance Ability to work under pressure • Physical & emotional stamina to deal with sensitive and difficult situations Ability to undertake physical activity involved with therapy relevant to role, e.g. play-based therapy activities with children.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to maintain and record specific items of stock
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately. Ability to promote a professional image of the organisation.Good time management Proven ability to accept instruction, report back to supervisor, work within guidelines and respond appropriately to feedback Willingness and ability to fully engage in supervision and feedback opportunities to ensure learning accountability and support. Ability to be a reflective practitioner.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable ability to lead and motivate other team members Adaptability to a working environment non routine in nature.
other relevant requirements
Essential criteria
- Good hearing Welsh language competencies relevant to the role An understanding of the Welsh culture Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable criteria
- Welsh language skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
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.
Welsh language skills are essential
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carol Davies
- Job title
- Interim Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07977687480
- Additional information
Fiona Lloyd
Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy (West)
03000 851758
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