Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Job Overview
Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist ready to elevate your career in Head and Neck Cancer? Join our dynamic, well-established adult Speech and Language Therapy team in this rewarding role which will allow you to follow patients through their treatment as they navigate the Head and Neck Cancer pathway.
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive Support – Receive dedicated clinical and management supervision tailored to your career goals.
- Leadership Development – Expand your skills by:
- Mentoring junior staff
- Supervising students
- Providing clinical student placements
- Supporting SLT assistants to carry out therapy
- Collaborative Culture – Work alongside an expert, supportive multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- Innovation-Driven – Actively contribute to:
- Service development
- Quality audits
- Modern care models
About You
- Registered with the HCPC and RCSLT.
- Experienced in managing dysphagia and communication needs within Head and Neck/Oncology or acute settings.
- Driven by clinical excellence, innovation, and a passion for collaborative, patient-centred care.
- Speaking Welsh is desirable but not mandatory.
Main Duties
As a Band 6 practitioner, you will:
- Use clinical skills to manage complex communication and dysphagia issues in Head and Neck Cancer.
- Develop clinical expertise in this caseload.
- Provide seamless support for patients across multiple environments:
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- Radiotherapy Clinics – Proactive support during acute cancer treatments.
- Outpatient Appointments – Ongoing rehabilitation and evidence-based interventions.
- Surgical and Oncology Inpatients – Assessment of swallowing; communication support post-surgery and for hospitalised oncology patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Excellence – Assess, diagnose, and treat complex conditions with advanced clinical reasoning.
- Empowerment & Education – Train and support patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
- Team Growth – Supervise and mentor junior clinicians, assistants, and students.
Working with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), the largest health organisation in Wales — delivering comprehensive care for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Gain:
- Support aligned with Organisational Values and the "Proud to Lead" competence framework.
- Engaged leadership at all levels.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusivity, including under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, with no disadvantage compared to English submissions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria:
- Recognised degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy.
- HCPC registered.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (e.g., updated CPD portfolio).
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Desirable Criteria:
- Membership of an appropriate clinical network group.
- Additional professional or academic qualifications relevant to clinical practice.
- Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate.
Experience
Essential Criteria:
- Clinical experience across Adult SLT services.
- Delegation to non-registered staff.
- Involvement in service development/improvement.
- Experience contributing to student training.
Desirable Criteria:
- Delegation to registered staff.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary/multiprofessional teams.
- Experience in practice supervision.
- Experience providing Welsh/English therapy.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential Criteria:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of assessment tools.
- Reflection and analytical skills.
- Diverse clinical experience.
- Awareness of other professionals’ roles in patient care.
Desirable Criteria:
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- Demonstrable understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment.
- Knowledge of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC).
- Welsh-speaking proficiency desirable.
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