Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Therapist
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-AHP063-0426
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Neurodevelopmental Team
- Town
- Wrexham
- Salary
- £40,559 - £48,841 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Neurodevelopmental 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.
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.
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
Are you a Speech and Language therapist passionate about Neurodiversity?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and organised individual to work in our Neurodevelopmental team, based in Wrexham. The full-time (1.0 WTE) Band 6 post will involve working with children and young people and their families with Neurodevelopmental conditions.
You will work in the East Neurodevelopmental Service which covers Wrexham and Flintshire in North Wales. The service offers Neurodevelopmental assessment services to children and young people.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will contribute their specialist knowledge and clinical experience to the neurodevelopmental team, supporting the assessment and management of the needs of young people. They will be completing Neurodevelopmental assessments and personal strengths and needs profiles. You will have previous knowledge or experience of working with children or young people with a ND profile. You will have enthusiasm and skills to support service development and contribute on a range of projects to ensure a co-ordinated service provision under the supervision of Band 7 colleagues. You will interface with a range of other services, working collaboratively to support children, young people and their families.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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
We offer a comprehensive and structured induction to all our new starters followed by high quality clinical supervision, regular team meetings and exciting CPD opportunities. You will receive regular management and clinical supervision.
We welcome informal visits and would love to hear from you with any queries about this role.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Sarah Coleman (SLT, East Neurodevelopmental Team) 03000 848152
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in S<
- •HCPC Registration
- • Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio
Desirable criteria
- • Membership of appropriate clinical network group
Experience
Essential criteria
- • A range of clinical experience across Adult / Paediatric SLT services
- • Experience in service development / improvement
- • Delegation to non-registered staff
Desirable criteria
- • Experience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams
- • Experience of delivering / supporting service change
- • Welsh / English therapy provision
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- • Effective planning, time management and organisational skills
- • Awareness of principles of clinical governance / audit
Desirable criteria
- • Broad knowledge of health legislation / policy
- • Welsh speaker
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
- Sarah Coleman
- Job title
- Neurodevelopmental Speech and Language Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 848152
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