Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

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Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised and pro-active Speech and Language Therapist to provide high quality Speech and Language Therapy services for patients with communication disorders and dysphagia within inpatient care at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Hospital (Bodelwyddan). This role will also involve support and transition to outpatient services.

Main duties of the job The post holder will work within Adult Speech and Language Therapy service in the Acute setting (general surgical, medical, COTE, Critical Care and stroke wards) which includes: Triage of referrals Caseload allocation and prioritisation Assessment, treatment and management of patients within the inpatient setting Supporting the organisation and efficient flow of caseloads Planning and supporting transition to community services as part of discharge from hospital.

The role involves delivery of training and education to the wider MDT and Band 5 Speech and Language Therapy colleagues in dysphagia and communication. Clinical Education to Speech and Language Therapy students will also be a part of this role. CPD and clinical supervision are encouraged and supported within BCUHB Speech and Language Therapy Services.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address Glan Clwyd Hospital Rhuddlan Road Bodelwyddan LL18 5UJ

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