Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Thearpy
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 001-ACS062-0426
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Whitchurch & Llanrumney Offices
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £26,300 - £27,890 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Speech and Langauge Therapy Techical Instructor
Band 3
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It 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, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Technician to support the Speech and Language Therapy service in Cardiff Community Resource Team. Our service offers assessment and treatment for adults with acquired swallowing and / or communication difficulties who require home visits for their intervention.
We offer our staff:
Expert professional support and supervision; Continuing professional development opportunities; Opportunities to contribute to a range of service developments; A varied caseload including working with people living with a range of acquired neurological conditions; A friendly, enthusiastic and supportive multi-disciplinary environment to work in.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will implement treatment programmes and carry out observations with adult patients who have a range of communication and swallowing difficulties, as directed by Speech and Language Therapy colleagues. Excellent observation skills and clear communication are vital for this role.
The post holder will create visual resources to support and educate patients, carers and Nursing staff and help to deliver training sessions. They will also be required to carry out administrative tasks as per the needs of the service.
The post holder will be responsible for managing their own time, completing delegated tasks to set deadlines and demonstrating flexibility in order to respond to urgent service needs.
The post holder is expected to engage with learning activities to develop their knowledge and skills in order to fulfil the duties of the role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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
- Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Further education, e.g. degree
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working with patients in hospital or community setting
- Working with people with communication disorders
- Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Office
Desirable criteria
- Experience working as a therapy technician or health care support worker
- Experience of working with qualified therapists to deliver rehabilitation
Skills & Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Strong communication and inerpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills including time management, flexibility, initiative
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Ability to manage groups
Special knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of the role of SLT
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the organisation
- Knowledgge of relevant health conditions
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel independently between sites
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
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 desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elin Evans
- Job title
- Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921 832501
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