Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 130-AHP076-0825
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Guildhall
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £31,516 - £38,364 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Speech and Language Therapist
Band 5
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Are you looking for a permanent Band 5 Speech and Language Therapy position working with adults?
Do you want to gain knowledge, skills and experience working in a wide range of clinical specialties with excellent support and development opportunities?
If so, we welcome you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join the Adult Speech and Language Therapy team in SBUHB on a full time, permanent contract.
The post is rotational, giving the successful candidate a unique opportunity to develop their skills and clinical expertise working in MDTs across multiple specialties in the acute, rehabilitation, outpatient and community settings.
The rotations include stroke, neuro-medical, ENT and head and neck cancer, and adult learning disability services across the Swansea Bay footprint.
You will be working with an experienced SLT team who are friendly, encouraging and forward thinking. We routinely provide regular appraisal and clinical supervision opportunities, active support for research, audit and evidence-based practice and dedicated time and funding for appropriate CPD. The team has excellent administrative support and well-established SLT led videofluoroscopy, FEES and SVR clinics.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to be punctual, flexible, enthusiastic, dynamic and proactive in driving their development and learning as they rotate between 4 specialist teams; stroke, neuro-medical, Head and Neck Cancer/ENT and adult learning disabilities.
In each of these rotations, they will be responsible for the assessment and management of communication and swallowing difficulties with support and direction from supervisors.
They will need to be able to travel between sites in a timely manner and be involved in the development and delivery of training and education to family, patients and staff.
They will work with care and compassion, demonstrating the Health Board’s values throughout their work within the SLT team and also wider MDTs and professional forums.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalen
- Registered member of Health and Care Professions Council
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Desirable criteria
- Relevant postgraduate courses
- Membership of CEN
Essential Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical placement or previous post
- Assessment administration and autonomous caseload management
- Planning and implementation of treatment
Desirable criteria
- Caseload management experience
- Working within an MDT
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
- Accurate administration and analysis of assessments leading to differential diagnosis, competent IT skills
- Proficient verbal and written skills to share complex and sensitive information
- Work independently and without direct supervision and manage conflict and generate solutions
- Take an active role in the multidisciplinary team negotiating case management as appropriate
- Demonstrates understanding of wider Public Service Policies E.g. Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity etc. Implementing local/national service policies and procedures
- Concentrate intensely for prolonged periods of time and manage frequent exposure to and delivery of distressing information
- Manage frequently unpleasant working conditions e.g. sputum, body fluids, aggression.
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Experience of, and resolution of conflict
- Experience of audit projects within own clinical area
Other Essential Criteria
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs
- Ability to work flexible and participate in 7-day rota working to meet the business needs as required
- Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Samantha Lloyd
- Job title
- Head of Adult S<
- Email address
- [email protected]
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