Specialist Speech

3 weeks ago

Cardiff, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

Job summary

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with a broad range of clinical skills and experience? Do you have a passion for working with adults with learning disabilities? Do you work well in a team? Then we are the team for you

Swansea Bay University Health Board is offering an opportunity for a wte Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join a well-established Community Learning Disability Team. The learning disability service is regional, and this post will be based in the Cardiff and Vale Team. You will work with adults with learning disabilities who have a range of highly complex communication needs and/or eating, drinking, or swallowing difficulties. Post basic dysphagia competencies are essential for this post. You will be expected to deliver a service into various settings including people's homes across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. We are a friendly, proactive, and supportive multi-disciplinary team offering opportunities to influence and develop new and innovative projects enhancing the evidence base for Speech and Language Therapy.

Main duties of the job

You will be supported by the Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist and the other SLTs and Communication Development Officers in the team. You will have regular opportunities to collaborate with other SLTs across the Swansea Bay Adult Learning Disabilities service as well as working alongside S&LT colleagues in paediatrics and adult acute services. A key focus for the postholder will be the continuing development and maintenance of the Inclusive Communication Initiative for which the department has a comprehensive training package and support system. There will be a strong emphasis on person-centered planning and co- production as you deliver the service. An established supervision and support network is in place across the SLT team and there is a commitment within the team to provide student placements. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, but not essential. Visits and contact with the Clinical Lead SLTs to discuss the role and understand the service are encouraged and very welcome whenever possible.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Recognised SLT degree or equivalent Registered member of RCSLT and HCPC Completion of postgraduate specialist courses - Dysphagia

Desirable

Relevant postgrad courses CEN member

Experience

Essential

Assessment and management of adults with severe and complex disabilities Support and mentor less experienced SLT's, students and assistants Use and interpretation of assessments relevant for specialist caseload Experience and knowledge of use of AAC Planning and delivery of clinical audit Experience and implementation of a range of specialist treatment options for individuals and groups Training or teaching of SLTS, other professionals, medical staff and assistants Ability to plan, prioritise and manage specialist caseload without direct supervision

Desirable

Working within an MDT

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Specialist knowledge underpinned by current evidence-based practice Accurate administration and analysis of assessments leading to differential diagnosis Good verbal and written skills to share complex and sensitive information Able to work unsupervised and independently as an active member of MDT negotiating case management Demonstrates understanding of wider public service policies Implementation of clinical governance/audits/research within relevant specialism Ability to use Microsoft packages including virtual platforms, spreadsheets etc

Desirable

Experience of conflict resolution Ability to speak Welsh

Personal Attributes

Essential

Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practise and peson centred care Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs

Desirable

Ambassador for Speech and Language Therapy profession, department and Health Board

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