Speech and Language Therapist

2 weeks ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a conscientious, motivated and innovative speech therapist to work within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Flying Start service. We require enthusiastic and positive practitioners who are pro-active and have a 'can do approach'.

The postholder will implement Flying Start speech and language initiatives to children aged 0-4 years old, living in or accessing services in the socially disadvantaged Flying Start designated areas of Cardiff. The nature of the service delivered may evolve and change overtime to reflect approved Flying Start funded projects. These patients will be seen at various sites across Cardiff. They will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), and liaise with other agencies and disciplines in relation to specific patients. The post holder will participate in best practice initiatives, provide observation placements for SLT students, undertake teaching/training of other professions, participate in the training of others, and supervise SLT students and Speech and Language Therapy Technical Instructors.

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

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the assessment, differential diagnosis, development and implementation of treatment packages and discharge in relation to a caseload of children with a range of developmental communication difficulties.

To provide complex information, explanation, advice and support to communication compromised patients and their families. To support them in understanding, negotiating their agreement for assessment and treatment, and encouraging participation at each stage of the therapeutic process.

To adapt practice to meet individual patients' circumstances with due regard for cultural and linguistic differences.

To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the exchange of information, goal setting, attending MDT meetings and case conferences. To liaise with different agencies and disciplines in relation to specific clients.

To work independently, be accountable for one's own professional actions, and adhere to national and local standards and guidelines relating to Professional Practice and service provision.

To be responsible for recognising one's own competencies, seeking advice and second opinions under the mentorship scheme.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

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

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

Completed RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner Framework Evidence of post graduate training/CPD

Experience

Essential

Undergraduate experience of working with children with a range of communication /swallowing problems. Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team.

Desirable

Experience of working in early years setting Post graduate experience of working with children with a range of communication /swallowing problems.

Skills

Essential

Good organisational skills

Special Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of management options of range of communication /swallowing problems

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