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Job summary

Main area
Speech and Language Therapy
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Compressed hours
  • Annualised hours
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-AHP173-0926
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bodfan, Ysbyty Eryri
Town
Caernarfon
Salary
£40,559 - £48,841 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/09/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Band 6

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for two full time Speech and Language Therapists to join the Adult Team in BCUHB West area. As a successful applicant you will have the opportunity to work across both community and hospital-based services, providing high-quality communication and dysphagia assessment and intervention to Adults with Acquired Communication and Swallowing Difficulties across Gwynedd and Anglesey. You will work closely with other members of the team to support adults with complex communication and eating/drinking difficulties as part of a holistic, service user centred service and be confident in providing high quality, evidence based assessments and interventions and possess excellent communication and organisational skills.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will have a varied caseload of adults who have acquired communication and/or swallowing difficulties, and who require specialist Speech & Language Therapy in a range of locations across Gwynedd and Anglesey.  There will be the opportunity to develop specialist skills in areas such as Head and Neck cancer, progressive neurological conditions, voice, and working within hospital-based multi-disciplinary teams. You will have the opportunity to be involved in the development of clinical pathways and projects as well as delivering training, supporting and mentoring staff. You will work closely with the Speech and Language Therapy Team Leaders and other staff to continue to drive and shape our services.

You will be part of our supportive and highly skilled team of SLTs and Technical Instructors. Our friendly and forward thinking department has a strong commitment to CPD and regular clinical supervision. Access to specialist training is available via internal and external courses, as well as mentoring, clinical supervision, attendance at regional and national CEN meetings.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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
  • Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
  • HCPC Registered
  • RCSLT Registered
  • Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e/g/ up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable criteria
  • Membership of appropriate clinical network group.
  • Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
  • Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • A range of clinical experience across Paediatric/Adult SLT services
  • Delegation to non-registered staff
  • Experience in service development/improvement
  • Evidence of attendance on relevant specialist short courses
Desirable criteria
  • Delegation to registered staff
  • Experience of delivering clinical education in area of speciality
  • Experience of leading multidisciplinary/multi-professional teams
  • Delivering practice supervision
  • Welsh/English therapy provision

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Reflection and analytical skills
  • Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
  • Welsh/English competency that is compatible with linguistically appropriate assessment and therapy provision
  • Effective planning, time management and organisational skill
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced clinical reasoning skills
  • Demonstrate understanding and involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment
  • Ability to report statistical information/service data and present reports and documents to a high standard
  • Welsh speaker

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential criteria
  • Self motivating and ability to motivate others
  • Able to work flexibly and independently
  • be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others

Other relevant requirements

Essential criteria
  • Clear vision of role / commitment to specialty and department
  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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 desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Fiona Lloyd
Job title
Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07890025724
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