Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity
This post is fixed term/secondment is for 24 months from start date and is a service development opportunity, due to funding.
Anyone wishing to apply for the post as a secondment must seek approval from their Line Manager before applying.
About the Opportunity
Due to external funding we are delighted to be able to offer a fixed term opportunity to work as part of the innovative Head and Neck Cancer Speech and Language Therapy Team (SLT) in CTMUHB.
Role and Responsibilities
You will play a key role in an exciting new service development project implementing and evaluating late effects dysphagia provision. This will involve working with key stakeholders from primary and secondary care to ensure seamless care. Your skills will be utilised to develop resources to support referrers and also to support patient self-management.
There will also be opportunities to deliver elements of care along the cancer pathway from prehabilitation through to survivorship with the opportunity to develop skills in objective dysphagia assessment (VFSS) and Surgical voice Restoration (SVR).
To work with the Clinical Lead/Senior Management Team to ensure the provision of a high-quality service for Head and Neck Cancer services for adults with communication and swallowing problems resulting from their head and neck cancer diagnosis and/or treatment.
To provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties in in-patient, out-patient and community settings with close MDT working, often working jointly with dietetic and CNS colleagues.
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To contribute to clinical teams both multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary by discussing own and others input around clients’ needs ensuring a well-co-ordinated care plan.
Team and Environment
The Head and Neck Cancer SLT team is a well established, experienced team and you will receive an excellent robust professional supervision programme. The service is embedded within the Head and Neck Cancer MDT with close working relationships, with a significant number of clinics being joint clinics with CNS and dietetic/MDT colleagues.
You will be managed by the clinical lead of this service.
Welsh Language Skills
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to use Welsh in routine workplace situations, such as greeting customers, answering calls, responding to routine enquiries, providing information, arranging appointments and taking messages. Have a look at our ‘Croeso Candidate’ booklet below for more information. If you have these Welsh language skills, please apply.
About Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.
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Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses On Uniting Our Region Around Shared Health And Wellbeing Goals. Our Values Guide Us Daily
- We listen, learn, and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Menna Payne
- Job title: Macmillan Clinical Lead SLT Head and Neck Cancer
- Email address: Menna.Payne@wales.nhs.uk
Kerry Davies
- Job title: Highly Specialist SLT
- Email address: Kerry.Davies6@wales.nhs.uk
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