Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

3 months ago


Brecon, United Kingdom Powys Teaching Health Board Full time

We are delighted to be offering a permanent full time (1.0) position for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our small and friendly adult team within Powys Teaching Health Board. You will be based 2 days a week in the South Powys ALD team (Adults with Learning Disabilities) and work within a well-established MDT. We also have sessions available in other clinical areas including AAC, voice, transgender, stroke and neuro and core adult community services.

We deliver the service in a variety of settings including, in-patient community hospitals, outpatient clinics and home visits. We are a small friendly team who welcome passion, patient centred initiatives and evidence-based practice to support the delivery of our community service. Powys Teaching Health Board Speech and Language Therapy department is a friendly and compassionate team who are passionate about providing a high-quality service despite the geographical challenges.

If you are looking for an opportunity to further develop areas of specialism, then please get in touch.

This vacancy is open to annex 21.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will work as part of the multidisciplinary community ALD team 2 days per week to provide a specialist speech and language therapy service to adults with mild, moderate, severe and profound learning disabilities, including both communication and dysphagia. Work will be undertaken in a variety of settings depending on the needs of clients and carers.

You will also have the opportunity to deliver specialist assessments and management for both communication and dysphagia difficulties including complex AAC, voice and transgender patients within in community settings, working within the adult Speech and Language Therapy team. We are looking for someone who has experience in ALD but also wants to work within other areas of SLT.

The role can be offered at a Band 6 Annex 21 -Upon starting your role we will agree a training and development plan with you. You will undertake an 18-24-month training programme to obtain the relevant competencies and experience to meet the role of Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in the relevant specialist areas and all duties, as indicated within this job description at band 6.

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.

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