Learning Disability Speech and Language Therapist

2 weeks ago


Llanelli Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom Hywel Dda University Health Board Full time

Speech and Language Therapist - Hywel Dda University Health Board, Carmarthenshire


We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding Adult Team. Experience with an adult client group is essential. Based in either Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli or Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen. This is an ideal opportunity for the successful therapist to develop their skills with a varied adult client group whilst working in a supportive and dynamic environment. Opportunities are available for work in both the acute and community settings. This will involve working with individuals and groups, specialist multi-disciplinary teams, supporting developments in community services, and developing and delivering training to a range of professionals, carers and volunteers.
The post holder will provide a Speech & Language Therapy Service for adults in the nominated locality who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties.


The post-holder will be supported to manage a caseload of adult clients, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in community and acute settings. They will also contribute to key service developments, both within Speech & Language Therapy, and across professions and agencies.


Plan, organise and run daily clinics/ in-patient sessions/ home visits


Organise the day to day tasks of Speech & Language Therapy Assistant(s) and volunteers
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:


Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire


48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres


Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services


Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.


Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or equivalent
Registered with Health Professional Council
Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

Relevant post graduate courses
Undergraduate experience with a range of acquired disorders relevant to the post, which may include dysphagia, asphasia, voice, head and neck cancer, and degenerative neurological disorders
Postgraduate experience with a range of acquired disorders relevant to the post, which may include dysphagia, asphasia, voice, head and neck cancer, and degenerative neurological disorders
Experience of working with groups of adults
Experience as a speech and language therapist working in an adult service

Language Skills
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)


Hywel Dda University Health Board
Prince Philip Hospital or Glangwili General Hospital



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