About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy team based at Breconshire War Memorial Hospital. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists to support adults with communication and swallowing difficulties across inpatient,outpatient and community settings. With 1.6 WTE available, we welcome applications from clinicians seeking either full-time or part-time working patterns.
About the Role
This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse adult caseload, providing assessment, treatment and management of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties across inpatient wards, outpatient clinics and community settings.
About You
Essential: HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist with experience of adult communication and dysphagia management, excellent communication skills and ability to work independently. Desirable: Experience in community rehabilitation, frailty, stroke or neurological conditions.
Main duties of the job
What You Will Be Doing
o Assessing, diagnosing and managing adults with communication and swallowing disorders.o Providing dysphagia assessment and intervention.o Supporting patients, families and carers to achieve meaningful outcomes.o Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.o Delivering training and advice to carers and support staff.o Contributing to service development and quality improvement.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or [email protected]
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Recognised qualification/ degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- Working knowledge of range of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions for relevant client group
- Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g., up to date, relevant CPD portfolio
- Evidence of attendance on relevant specialist short courses
Desirable
- Awareness of principles of clinical governance and audit
- Awareness of relevant national policies and procedures
- Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech Language Therapists
- Membership of appropriate clinical network group
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical experience across relevant client group
- Experience of delegation to non-registered staff
- Involvement in clinical audit
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Experience of service development/improvement
- Contribution to Student training/placements
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching/delivering clinical education within post in area of specialism
- Experience in research
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
- Ability to express empathy with clients and carers
- Ability to form productive relationships with colleagues
- Excellent time management, organizational, planning and prioritisation skills
- Reflection and analytical skills
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Demonstrates understanding & involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Broad knowledge of health legislation / policy
- Innovative Ability to problem-solve Negotiation skills Ability to self-evaluate
- Accurate keyboard skills/IT literate
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Able to work flexibly according to the changing needs of the service
- Clear vision of role/commitment to team and department
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Breconshire War Memorial Hospital
Cerrigcochion Road
Brecon
LD3 7NS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)