Job overview

This post is fixed term / secondment for 12 months due to Maternity Cover.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.   

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised and pro-active Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to provide high quality Speech and Language Therapy services for patients with communication disorders and dysphagia after experiencing a stroke.

The post holder will work within Adult Speech and Language Therapy service in the ESD (Early Supported Discharge) and SSIR (Specialist Stroke Inpatient Rehabilitation) services.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include but are not limited to Triage of referrals; Caseload allocation and prioritisation; Assessment, treatment and management of complex patients within the ESD and SSIR settings; Supporting the delivery of therapy by Therapy Instructor and Multi-Professional Rehabilitation Assistants; Planning and supporting transition to community services as part of discharge from these services.

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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

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.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.