Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
1 month ago
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised and pro-active Speech and Language Therapist to provide high quality Speech and Language Therapy services for patients with communication disorders and dysphagia within inpatient care at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Hospital (Bodelwyddan). This role will also involve support and transition to outpatient services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within Adult Speech and Language Therapy service in the Acute setting (general surgical, medical, COTE, Critical Care and stroke wards) which includes: Triage of referrals; Caseload allocation and prioritisation; Assessment, treatment and management of patients within the inpatient setting; Supporting the organisation and efficient flow of caseloads; Planning and supporting transition to community services as part of discharge from hospital.
The role involves delivery of training and education to the wider MDT and Band 5 Speech and Language Therapy colleagues in dysphagia and communication. Clinical Education to Speech and Language Therapy students will also be a part of this role. CPD and clinical supervision are encouraged and supported within BCUHB Speech and Language Therapy Services.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for detailed information on the main job responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Please see essential criteria from Person Specification
Desirable
Please see desirable criteria from Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Please see essential criteria from Person Specification
Desirable
Please see desirable criteria from Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
Please see essential criteria from Person Specification
Desirable
Please see desirable criteria from Person Specification-
Bodelwyddan, United Kingdom Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Full timeJob overview Please note for Welsh students, you must apply via Streamlining where all available jobs can be located Cynnydd is an eight bedded Intensive Rehabilitation Unit for people suffering from Serious Mental Illness providing a specialist service for North Wales in conjunction with other rehabilitation units within the Specialist Services. ...
-
MND Care Coordinator
1 week ago
Bodelwyddan, United Kingdom Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Full timeJob summary We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for two appropriately experienced and registered health or social care professionals to work as part of the MND Care Coordinator Service that works across North Wales. The MND Care Coordinator role is responsible for co-ordination of care and support to people living with MND in North...
-
Psychiatric Liaison Practitioner
1 week ago
Bodelwyddan, United Kingdom Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Full timeThe Psychiatric Liaison Services at the Ablett unit, Denbighshire, North Wales offers an assessment service to the acute hospital population. The team provide a 24/7 assessment service to the acute hospital with a team of nurse practitioners, team manager, consultant psychiatrist, specialty doctor and team secretary. Also working alongside the team...
-
Staff Nurse
2 days ago
Bodelwyddan, United Kingdom Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Full timeJob summary We have exciting opportunities for a motivated and dynamic junior sister/charge nurse to join our gastroenterology team on ward 9 Glan Clwyd hospital. Ward 9 Ysbyty Glan Clwyd is a 24 bedded mixed sex ward for nursing general medical patients with a sub speciality of acute and chronic gastroenterology disorders. Our patients are...