Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
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Exciting Opportunity: Band 6 Acute Services Rotation
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Band 6 Acute Services Rotation within the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
As part of our dynamic acute team, you will deliver a specialist Speech and Language Therapy service to adults across a diverse range of acute clinical settings, providing assessment and intervention for patients with complex communication and swallowing needs.
Role Overview
This rotational post spans two hospital sites: University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough. Throughout the rotation, you will gain experience across a broad range of specialist clinical areas, including:
- Neurosurgery and Neurology
- Neuro-oncology
- Acute Medicine
- Stroke
You will also participate in the Stroke weekend working rota, contributing to the delivery of a high-quality seven-day service.
Requirements
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist with the appropriate professional qualifications and relevant clinical experience to join our Acute Speech and Language Therapy team.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience working with adults presenting with a wide range of communication and swallowing difficulties
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- The ability to prioritise a varied caseload and work confidently in a busy acute environment
- Adaptability, resilience, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
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Key Responsibilities
You will work collaboratively as part of multidisciplinary teams, building strong relationships with colleagues across the acute setting to support the assessment, planning and delivery of specialist interventions, as well as contributing to education and training within your clinical areas.
Support and Development
The Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is an innovative, supportive and friendly team. You will receive regular clinical supervision and support from experienced Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapists, with opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, audit and service evaluation.
Language
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Lisa Partridge
- Job title: Clinical Lead for Acute SLT Service
- Email address: Lisa.Partridge2@wales.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 02920 743012
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