About this role
Job summary
This post is fixed term / secondment until March 2027 due to funding.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
As a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in the Early Supported Discharge (ESD) and Specialist Stroke Inpatient Rehabilitation (SSIR) teams. Your focus will be on providing seamless, high-quality care for patients who have had a stroke during the critical transition from inpatient rehab back into the community. Working within a supportive Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), you will act as a clinical specialist, balancing expert patient care with the mentorship of junior staff.
The successful candidate will be based at Llandudno hospital on the Specialist Stroke Inpatient Rehabilitation ward and at The Royal Alexandra Hospital with the Early Supported Discharge Team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
Clinical Specialism:Manage a specialist caseload focusing on patients with complex dysphagia and communication needs. Transition Management:Coordinate and deliver high quality care to ensure smooth transitions for patients moving from hospital to community settings. Supervision & Leadership:Lead and shape the clinical skills of Band 5 therapists and students through direct supervision and mentoring. MDT Collaboration:Work integrally within the Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide holistic rehabilitation and support. Service Quality:Maintain high standards of clinical practice while contributing to the continuous improvement of stroke recovery pathways. Day to day tasks may include: Triage of referrals, caseload allocation and prioritisation, assessment, therapy, family meetings and delivering training. CPD and clinical supervision are encouraged and supported within BCUHB Speech and Language Therapy Services.
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.
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 Essential
oRecognised qualification degree / equivalent in S< oHCPC registered oAble to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio
Desirable
oMembership of appropriate clinical network group oOther professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice oAccredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
Experience Essential
oA range of clinical experience across Adult SLT services oExperience in service development / improvement oContributing to Student training
Desirable
oDelegation to registered staff oExperience of leading multidisciplinary / multiprofessional teams oExperience of delivering / supporting service change
Knowledge and Skills Essential
oExcellent interpersonal skills oAbility to problem-solve oKnowledge of assessment tools oReflection and analytical skills oAbility to work as a team member oAwareness of roles of other professionals involved in care of service users on agreed caseload oEffective planning, time management and organisational skills
Desirable
oAdvanced clinical reasoning skills oAbility to report statistical information / service data and present reports and documents to a high standard oWelsh speaker
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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address Llandudno General Hospital
Hospital Road
Llandudno
LL301LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)