Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist with an interest in Early years intervention and prevention? Do you have demonstrable leadership skills? We are looking for an individual with passion and enthusiasm and well-developed communication and negotiation skills to work in partnership with Swansea Local Authority and the wider Flying Start Team. You will lead and provide clinical oversight to an established team and will be responsible for the delivery of the Speech Language and Communication element of the Flying Start programme in line with the conditions set by the Children and Communities Grant funding of Flying Start. This will include data monitoring and the quarterly reporting of activity and outcomes.
You will also be part of the wider supportive Swansea Bay Paediatric Speech & Language Therapy team with access to an established network of other Highly Specialist SLTs.
There are CPD opportunities to contribute to early years service development, training, research, audit and access to regular supervision.
Main duties of the job
Operational responsibilities will include line management of Registrant and non-registrant professionals, clinical and professional supervision and oversight of the Flying Start Speech and Language service for Swansea. You will be responsible for integrating the delivery of universal and targeted Speech & Language training across the FS Early Years workforce and support targeted screening and intervention to children who are identified with SLCN needs where appropriate.
You will provide Speech, Language and Communication support and advice to Parents and Childcare staff working with children with emerging ALN and SLC needs in liaison with other professionals from the multi-agency team including specialist teachers and Early Years practitioners.
You will need to be innovative and creative in promoting key messages in line with WG Talk with Me campaign to wide audiences including parents and other key staff. You will also be a key member of several decision-making panels and intra-agency forums, so high professionalism is a key aspect of this role.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership, or whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving - show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
BSc. (Hons) SLT/Dip SLT or equivalent. Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree level or equivalent. RCSLT Registered. HCPC Registered. Completion of postgraduate specialist courses e.g., Dysphagia etc.
Desirable
Member of relevant CEN. Student clinical/placement educators course. Experience of undertaking Research and Development activities formally.
Experience
Essential
Significant experience of working with individuals within specialist caseload. Working in a multidisciplinary setting. Developing and providing staff training. Responsibility for and supervision of Speech and Language Therapy students. Management / Clinical supervision of less experienced Speech and Language Therapists within area of clinical responsibility. In-depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions/models of working relevant to specialist caseload. Experience of managing conflict and generating solutions. Experience in data collection and analysis.
Desirable
Management / supervision of non-registrant staff within area of clinical specialism. Evidence of leadership skills obtained through clinical experience.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills. Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills. Independently plan and prioritise own caseload. Ability to concentrate intensively for prolonged periods of time. Excellent presentation skills. Ability to work collaboratively with others and understand the roles of others. Ability to be a good team member. Engagement in supervision and the capacity to facilitate this in others. Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to specialist caseload. Implementation of clinical audits.
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh. Computer literate. Knowledge of research.
Other
Essential
Demonstrate SBU values. Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practice and person-centered care. Ability to travel between sites.
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board Address
Guildhall Swansea SA1 4PE Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
130-AHP180-1224
#J-18808-Ljbffr
You will also be part of the wider supportive Swansea Bay Paediatric Speech & Language Therapy team with access to an established network of other Highly Specialist SLTs.
There are CPD opportunities to contribute to early years service development, training, research, audit and access to regular supervision.
Main duties of the job
Operational responsibilities will include line management of Registrant and non-registrant professionals, clinical and professional supervision and oversight of the Flying Start Speech and Language service for Swansea. You will be responsible for integrating the delivery of universal and targeted Speech & Language training across the FS Early Years workforce and support targeted screening and intervention to children who are identified with SLCN needs where appropriate.
You will provide Speech, Language and Communication support and advice to Parents and Childcare staff working with children with emerging ALN and SLC needs in liaison with other professionals from the multi-agency team including specialist teachers and Early Years practitioners.
You will need to be innovative and creative in promoting key messages in line with WG Talk with Me campaign to wide audiences including parents and other key staff. You will also be a key member of several decision-making panels and intra-agency forums, so high professionalism is a key aspect of this role.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership, or whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving - show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
BSc. (Hons) SLT/Dip SLT or equivalent. Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree level or equivalent. RCSLT Registered. HCPC Registered. Completion of postgraduate specialist courses e.g., Dysphagia etc.
Desirable
Member of relevant CEN. Student clinical/placement educators course. Experience of undertaking Research and Development activities formally.
Experience
Essential
Significant experience of working with individuals within specialist caseload. Working in a multidisciplinary setting. Developing and providing staff training. Responsibility for and supervision of Speech and Language Therapy students. Management / Clinical supervision of less experienced Speech and Language Therapists within area of clinical responsibility. In-depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions/models of working relevant to specialist caseload. Experience of managing conflict and generating solutions. Experience in data collection and analysis.
Desirable
Management / supervision of non-registrant staff within area of clinical specialism. Evidence of leadership skills obtained through clinical experience.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills. Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills. Independently plan and prioritise own caseload. Ability to concentrate intensively for prolonged periods of time. Excellent presentation skills. Ability to work collaboratively with others and understand the roles of others. Ability to be a good team member. Engagement in supervision and the capacity to facilitate this in others. Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to specialist caseload. Implementation of clinical audits.
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh. Computer literate. Knowledge of research.
Other
Essential
Demonstrate SBU values. Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practice and person-centered care. Ability to travel between sites.
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board Address
Guildhall Swansea SA1 4PE Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
130-AHP180-1224
#J-18808-Ljbffr
