Job overview

We have a rare and exciting opportunity to recruit 2 Deputy Heads of Speech and Language Therapy to join our dynamic and supportive team. These are pivotal roles: you will oversee the development and delivery of either Adult or Paediatric speech and language therapy, working collaboratively with the Head of Speech and Language Therapy and each other to ensure high quality care for our population and inspirational leadership for our amazing team of SLTs, technical instructors and administrative colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Due to the retirement of our longstanding Deputy, we have the opportunity to develop 2 new posts, each leading either Adult or Paediatric SLT. We are a growing team of around 60, working across the age range and serving our population across primary, community and acute care, physical and mental health, and working with partners across health and social care, education, and the third sector. We are known as a friendly, skilled and innovative team, with a strong commitment to learning and development. 

You will spend around 50% of your time working clinically, and 50% in service management, working with the Head of Speech and Language Therapy, each other and our leadership team to continually improve our service. You will need a working knowledge of the opportunities and challenges that present for SLT in the NHS, across the age range and diverse populations we serve, as we work together to develop a cohesive, fair and flexible service.

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.

We are unable to offer Sponsorship for this post.