Main duties of the job

Within our supportive and friendly team you will:

  • Receive regular clinical supervision in both 1:1 and peer support groups.
  • Attend regular team meetings.
  • Have an opportunity to work in an innovative, and motivated team within a supportive, collaborative and progressive environment.
  • Have an opportunity to acquire skills and development in a range of school-aged services.
  • Have buddy and supervisor support if completing NQT competencies.
  • The role:

  • You will work within both Welsh and English mainstream schools across both Conwy and Denbighshire.
  • You will work with a varied Paediatric caseload, working with school-aged children, in a range of settings including Primary and Secondary mainstream schools.
  • You will be responsible for assessing, and designing intervention for children on your caseload.
  • You will have the opportunity to work directly with children and young people as well as provide training, advice and support to school staff and the wider workforce.
  • You will work in partnership with families and professionals to support the needs of the children on your caseload.
  • You will have an opportunity to be involved in projects which contribute to service development.
  • Work closely with the wider Multi-disciplinary Team for school-aged services.
  • Support our team to continue to develop our on-line training packages.
  • The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post. 

    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

    Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to problem-solve.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge of assessment tools.
  • Ability to self-evaluate.
  • Prioritisation skills.
  • Concentration skills.
  • Reflection and analytical skills.
  • Good presentation skills oral and written.
  • Varied clinical experience and knowledge.
  • Awareness of roles of other professionals involved in care of service users on agreed caseload.
  • Fluent Welsh speaker
  • Qualifications

    Essential criteria

  • Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in S&LT.
  • HCPC registered.
  • RCSLT registered.
  • Desirable criteria

  • Membership of appropriate clinical network group.
  • Demonstrate understanding & involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment.
  • Knowledge of health legislation/policy.
  • Alternative and augmentative communication knowledge & skills.
  • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • A range of clinical experience across Adult/Paediatric SLT services.
  • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of delegating work to non-registered staff.
  • Experience of working in multidisciplinary/
  • Experience of supporting service change.
  • Welsh/English therapy provision.
  • Additional clinical or
  • 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

    Applicant requirements

    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.

    Welsh language skills are essential

    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.

    Welsh language skills are essential