Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job Summary 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, including 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 for children 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 the 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. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone regardless of their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity; or whether they are pregnant, have recently been on maternity leave, married, or 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. Date Posted:

31 December 2024 Pay Scheme:

Agenda for change Band:

Band 7 Salary:

£46,840 to £53,602 a year pro rata Contract:

Permanent Working Pattern:

Part-time Reference Number:

130-AHP180-1224 Job Locations:

Guildhall, Swansea, SA1 4PE 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. Minimum Requirements: 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 eg Dysphagia etc. Experience - Essential: Significant experience of working with individuals within a 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. Other Information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

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