About this role
Job summary
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Technician to join our fantastic Head and Neck Cancer team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive person with excellent communication and IT skills who has a keen interest to support people with cancer.
Based in University Hospital of Wales, you will be part of a growing SLT team who work across all aspects of the patient's head and neck cancer pathway, including acute care, outpatient rehabilitation and end of life care.
You will also be part of an amazing multi disciplinary team who support not only our patients but each other and opportunities for development will be offerred and strongly encouraged.
Main duties of the job
To provide support work, under the direction of registered therapists in order to maintain effective therapy provision to Head and Neck Cancer SLT team. This means supporting the Speech & Language Therapy team in providing a service for individuals with communication difficulties and disorders of swallowing. To work under supervision to assist the therapist in clinical and administrative duties. To be responsible for delegated routine interventions, to be carried out independently and to progress these interventions within guidelines laid down by the therapists.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NNEB Qualification or NVQ 4 / BTEC Diploma in SLT or other relevant or higher qualification GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths
Desirable
Evidence of CPD within a healthcare setting
Experience Essential
Working with patients/clients in healthcare settings Evidence of working effectively in a team or in partnership with others
Desirable
Evidence of previous experience working in oncology/cancer Evidence of previous experience of running groups
Skills Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills Able to communicate well Able to manage emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of communication and swallowing difficulties
Desirable
Excellent organisation and time management skills
Special Knowledge Essential
Appropriate knowledge and experience of working in cancer setting
Desirable
Experience of delivering group therapy sessions Face to face and online
Personal Qualities Essential
Motivated, kind and enthusiastic Proactive and able to use initiative
Desirable
Evidence of working collaboratively within a team Able to work in a shared office space
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.
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Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)