Speech & Language Therapist - Neurodevelopmental Team
Band 6
Main area: Children & Young People
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time Flexible working 22.5 hours per week Job ref: 050-AHP217-0924-C Site: Eirias Park Town Denbighshire/ Conwy Salary: £37,898 - £45,637 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 07/01/2025 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. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies. 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. The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. Job overview
To work within a multi-disciplinary team, closely with staff from other agencies, to promote and maintain high standards of care for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental conditions. This will involve contributing to diagnostic assessments by undertaking specific aspects of the assessment as required, providing support to families and young people through group-based workshops and interventions and in 1:1 support to meet agreed outcomes as agreed with families. The post holder will be expected to work with children, their families, carers, staff teams and other professionals in a variety of community settings. In addition, the post holder will provide clinical and managerial support for junior colleagues, undertaking work alongside or on behalf of the post holder. Main duties of the job
The Central Neurodevelopmental Team covers Conwy and Denbighshire and offers comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment leading to the production of a personal profile, outlining strengths and needs, and diagnosis, if appropriate, along with developing the service for the future to provide a variety of interventions. The service is also striving towards providing a range of interventions through group work, workshops, and bespoke individual interventions. To enable the team to continue to deliver to its full capacity, a vacancy for a band 6 practitioner has become available. Minimum requirements
Candidates should be registered professionals, speech and language therapists, and have registration with an appropriate body. Applicants should also demonstrate experience in working with people with ND conditions (ASD and/or ADHD) and preferably, in working with children and families. Provided candidates have this prior knowledge and experience, full training through a structured induction will ensure the successful candidate will become familiar with the assessment tools and processes used within the team. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation
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. Detailed job description and main 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. Person specification
Qualifications
Registered Speech & Language Therapist Post-registration training Other relevant courses/training Experience
Working with children or adults with neurodivergence Managing support staff Experience with children with other disabilities or medical conditions Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of ND and impact on families Knowledge and understanding of child safeguarding policy and procedures Understanding of child development and behaviour and interventions Able to work autonomously Able to communicate in Welsh 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 . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Employer certification/accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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
Main area: Children & Young People
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time Flexible working 22.5 hours per week Job ref: 050-AHP217-0924-C Site: Eirias Park Town Denbighshire/ Conwy Salary: £37,898 - £45,637 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 07/01/2025 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. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies. 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. The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. Job overview
To work within a multi-disciplinary team, closely with staff from other agencies, to promote and maintain high standards of care for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental conditions. This will involve contributing to diagnostic assessments by undertaking specific aspects of the assessment as required, providing support to families and young people through group-based workshops and interventions and in 1:1 support to meet agreed outcomes as agreed with families. The post holder will be expected to work with children, their families, carers, staff teams and other professionals in a variety of community settings. In addition, the post holder will provide clinical and managerial support for junior colleagues, undertaking work alongside or on behalf of the post holder. Main duties of the job
The Central Neurodevelopmental Team covers Conwy and Denbighshire and offers comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment leading to the production of a personal profile, outlining strengths and needs, and diagnosis, if appropriate, along with developing the service for the future to provide a variety of interventions. The service is also striving towards providing a range of interventions through group work, workshops, and bespoke individual interventions. To enable the team to continue to deliver to its full capacity, a vacancy for a band 6 practitioner has become available. Minimum requirements
Candidates should be registered professionals, speech and language therapists, and have registration with an appropriate body. Applicants should also demonstrate experience in working with people with ND conditions (ASD and/or ADHD) and preferably, in working with children and families. Provided candidates have this prior knowledge and experience, full training through a structured induction will ensure the successful candidate will become familiar with the assessment tools and processes used within the team. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation
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. Detailed job description and main 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. Person specification
Qualifications
Registered Speech & Language Therapist Post-registration training Other relevant courses/training Experience
Working with children or adults with neurodivergence Managing support staff Experience with children with other disabilities or medical conditions Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of ND and impact on families Knowledge and understanding of child safeguarding policy and procedures Understanding of child development and behaviour and interventions Able to work autonomously Able to communicate in Welsh 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 . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Employer certification/accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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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