Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Technician

2 weeks ago


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

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 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

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

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