Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job Overview We have an exciting opportunity for two full time Speech and Language Therapists to join the Adult Team in BCUHB West area. As a successful applicant you will have the opportunity to work across both community and hospital-based services, providing high-quality communication and dysphagia assessment and intervention to Adults with Acquired Communication and Swallowing Difficulties across Gwynedd and Anglesey. You will work closely with other members of the team to support adults with complex communication and eating/drinking difficulties as part of a holistic, service user centred service and be confident in providing high quality, evidence based assessments and interventions and possess excellent communication and organisational skills. Main duties of the job In this role, you will have a varied caseload of adults who have acquired communication and/or swallowing difficulties, and who require specialist Speech & Language Therapy in a range of locations across Gwynedd and Anglesey. There will be the opportunity to develop specialist skills in areas such as Head and Neck cancer, progressive neurological conditions, voice, and working within hospital-based multi-disciplinary teams. You will have the opportunity to be involved in the development of clinical pathways and projects as well as delivering training, supporting and mentoring staff. You will work closely with the Speech and Language Therapy Team Leaders and other staff to continue to drive and shape our services. You will be part of our supportive and highly skilled team of SLTs and Technical Instructors. Our friendly and forward thinking department has a strong commitment to CPD and regular clinical supervision. Access to specialist training is available via internal and external courses, as well as mentoring, clinical supervision, attendance at regional and national CEN meetings. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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. 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 Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria

• Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC Registered
• RCSLT Registered
• Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e/g/ up to date CPD portfolio Desirable criteria
• Membership of appropriate clinical network group.
• Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
• Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate Experience/Knowledge Essential criteria
• A range of clinical experience across Paediatric/Adult SLT services
• Delegation to non-registered staff
• Experience in service development/improvement
• Evidence of attendance on relevant specialist short courses Desirable criteria
• Delegation to registered staff
• Experience of delivering clinical education in area of speciality
• Experience of leading multidisciplinary/multi-professional teams
• Delivering practice supervision
• Welsh/English therapy provision Knowledge And Skills Essential criteria
• Reflection and analytical skills
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Welsh/English competency that is compatible with linguistically appropriate assessment and therapy provision
• Effective planning, time management and organisational skill Desirable criteria
• Advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Demonstrate understanding and involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment
• Ability to report statistical information/service data and present reports and documents to a high standard
• Welsh speaker Essential Criteria Communication and Relationship Skills
• Self motivating and ability to motivate others
• Able to work flexibly and independently
• be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others Other Relevant Requirements Essential criteria
• Clear vision of role / commitment to specialty and department
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post