Job overview

The Speech and Language Therapy department at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist.

We are looking for a dynamic Speech and Language Therapist to join our supportive and experienced team. This is a 0.8 (4 days) permanent post and the ability to speak Welsh is essential. 

What we offer:

• A friendly and welcoming Speech and Language Therapy Department.
• You will be warmly welcomed, supported and supervised to develop your personal and professional skills.

Within our team you will:

• Receive regular supervision including management supervision and clinical supervision.
• If you are completing NQP competencies you will also have access to a ‘buddy’ and a supervisor to support you.
• Attend regular team meetings.
• Have an opportunity to work in an innovative, and motivated team within a supportive, collaborative and progressive environment.
• Have an opportunity to acquire skills and development in a range of services.
• Support our Team to integrate the ALN Act.

As a successful candidate you will have a recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree and HCPC registration. However, we will consider applications from final year Speech and Language Therapy students. We would consider appointing the successful candidate on reduced hours and at band 4 until completion of their degree course and full qualification as a Speech and Language Therapist is obtained.

Main duties of the job

• You will work through the medium of both Welsh and English across both Conwy and Denbighshire.
• You will work with a varied Paediatric caseload, working with pre-school and school-aged children, in a range of settings including community clinics and Primary and Secondary mainstream schools.
• You will be responsible for assessing, and designing intervention for children with a range of SLCN on your caseload.
• You will plan and prioritise your own workload, and develop appropriate strategies for caseload management
• You will have the opportunity to work directly with children and young people as well as provide training, advice and support to school staff and the wider workforce.
• You will work in partnership with families and professionals to support the needs of the children on your caseload.
• You will have an opportunity to be involved in projects which contribute to service development.
• Work closely with the wider Multi-disciplinary Teams. 

North Wales is a beautiful part of the world in which to live and work, with easy access to stunning beaches, mountains and historic towns. You will have the opportunity to work in both rural villages and towns. Applicants must be able to travel between sites.

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.