Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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Job Overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT TO 31/03/2028 DUE TO NEEDS OF THE SERVICE
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (33.5 hours per week)
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a speech and language therapist to work within the justice system, with new funding from Wrexham Youth Justice Service combined with existing provision within HMP Berwyn in Wrexham. This combined post will be for 33.5 hours per week, split across the 2 settings, or each element could provide a single standalone post for half of this time.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main Duties of the Job
With new funding until March 2028, Wrexham Youth Justice Service are excited to welcome a speech and language therapist to their team. You will be based within the team to provide advice, education and training around SLCN, indirectly enabling young people engaged with the service to respond best to the support around them. You will maintain strong links with the core SLT service in Wrexham, and through joint working also ensure individualised direct support for the young people.
Within HMP Berwyn, you will work alongside our experienced full-time Band 7 SLT to provide a broad range of SLT support to the men and teams around them. The SLT service within the prison is also linked closely with our community adult service, providing additional in-reach support to ensure access to all clinical specialisms.
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There is a wide range of expertise and experience within the friendly and supportive SLT team. You will join a growing team of speech and language therapists and technical instructors and be supported by highly specialist band 7 SLTs.
We have regular whole team meetings. Clinical supervision is actively encouraged and there are regular CPD events and training opportunities as you continue to develop and hone your clinical skills. Access to specialist training is available via internal and external courses, as well as mentoring, attendance at regional and national CEN meetings.
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.
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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
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
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in SLT
- HCPC registered
- Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant 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
Essential criteria
- A range of clinical experience across SLT services
- Delegation to non-registered staff
- Evidence of teaching within post
- Involvement in clinical audit
- Experience in service development / improvement
Desirable criteria
- Delegation to registered staff
- Experience of delivering clinical education in area of speciality
- Experience of delivering / supporting service change
- Delivering Practice Supervision
- Experience in leading service development / improvement
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