Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Stroke)
Band 6-7
Main area SLT / Stroke Service Grade Band 6-7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Part time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week Job ref 050-AHP007-0125 Site Ysbyty Gwynedd Town Bangor Salary £37,898 - £53,602 Per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/02/2025 23:59 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. Job overview
As part of the continued development in Stroke Services across North Wales, we have an exciting opportunity to welcome a Highly Specialist SLT for Stroke into our adult team. The successful candidate will take a lead role in providing and developing Acute SLT services, working with the integrated stroke team to develop care across the stroke pathway, including early supported discharge. This post is a transition post, and we encourage applications from band 6 Speech and Language Therapists who are looking to further develop their clinical skills. In return, we will offer a competency based development programme, with a mentor and enhanced supervision to enable the successful applicant to progress from band 6 to the band 7 post within an agreed timeframe. Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and quality of life interventions across acute, community and domiciliary settings, as well as with third sector organisations. He/ she will be able to demonstrate evidence of clinical leadership such as leading in service development projects, clinical audit, and in implementing service change programmes. He/ she will be committed to working in a multi professional team and demonstrate highly developed communication and negotiation skills within this forum. Our department has established systems for supporting professional and managerial supervision and mentoring, and is committed to supporting professional development. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person specification
Qualifications
Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in S HCPC registered Post graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience at this level Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio. Clinical supervisory skills training Membership of appropriate clinical network group Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice Experience
Significant experience clinically in area of specialism Experience of clinical leadership Delegation to qualified and non-registered staff Experience of delivering clinical education in area of specialty Evidence of teaching within post Significant experience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams Involvement in clinical audit Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical specialty Continuing Professional Development Welsh / English therapy provision Experience of lecturing externally Experience of project management Additional clinical or health care related experience Experience in leading service development / improvement Experience in research Knowledge and skills
Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to problem-solve Knowledge of assessment tools for Adult / Paediatric disorders Ability to self-evaluate Extensive clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty Alternative and Augmentative Communication knowledge & skills Welsh speaker To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a
Health and Care visa
or
Skilled Worker visa
, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting
Work in the UK . This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Band 6-7
Main area SLT / Stroke Service Grade Band 6-7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Part time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week Job ref 050-AHP007-0125 Site Ysbyty Gwynedd Town Bangor Salary £37,898 - £53,602 Per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/02/2025 23:59 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. Job overview
As part of the continued development in Stroke Services across North Wales, we have an exciting opportunity to welcome a Highly Specialist SLT for Stroke into our adult team. The successful candidate will take a lead role in providing and developing Acute SLT services, working with the integrated stroke team to develop care across the stroke pathway, including early supported discharge. This post is a transition post, and we encourage applications from band 6 Speech and Language Therapists who are looking to further develop their clinical skills. In return, we will offer a competency based development programme, with a mentor and enhanced supervision to enable the successful applicant to progress from band 6 to the band 7 post within an agreed timeframe. Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and quality of life interventions across acute, community and domiciliary settings, as well as with third sector organisations. He/ she will be able to demonstrate evidence of clinical leadership such as leading in service development projects, clinical audit, and in implementing service change programmes. He/ she will be committed to working in a multi professional team and demonstrate highly developed communication and negotiation skills within this forum. Our department has established systems for supporting professional and managerial supervision and mentoring, and is committed to supporting professional development. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person specification
Qualifications
Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in S HCPC registered Post graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience at this level Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio. Clinical supervisory skills training Membership of appropriate clinical network group Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice Experience
Significant experience clinically in area of specialism Experience of clinical leadership Delegation to qualified and non-registered staff Experience of delivering clinical education in area of specialty Evidence of teaching within post Significant experience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams Involvement in clinical audit Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical specialty Continuing Professional Development Welsh / English therapy provision Experience of lecturing externally Experience of project management Additional clinical or health care related experience Experience in leading service development / improvement Experience in research Knowledge and skills
Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to problem-solve Knowledge of assessment tools for Adult / Paediatric disorders Ability to self-evaluate Extensive clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty Alternative and Augmentative Communication knowledge & skills Welsh speaker To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a
Health and Care visa
or
Skilled Worker visa
, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting
Work in the UK . This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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