Adult Speech & Language Therapist (Rotation)
Job overview
We are excited to offer two rotational Band 5 posts and the opportunity to join our strong and innovative Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team.
We are looking for SLTs who have the confidence to thrive on the variety and fast pace of working on rotations in key areas of our service: Stroke, Head and Neck Cancer, Mental Health and Outpatients. Rotations will be offerred according to experience and clinical interest.
You will be an innovative thinker, enthusiastic, able to work autonomously and as part of a team. You should have experience in communication assessment and therapy and have an interest in dysphagia assessment & management and be keen to develop VF and FEES skills.In return, we will support you to develop key personal, clinical and leadership skills that will form an excellent base for your career.
There is a strong ethos of clinical, research and professional support including monthly journal clubs, innovation & coproduction workshops, clinical peer support and well-being events. CAVUHB SLT Service is also fortunate to be able to offer many opportunities for shadowing and CPD in more specialist and tertiary services including Critical Care, Major Trauma, Neuro Oncology/Neuro Surger/ Neuropsychiatry, Brain Injury, SLT led Dementia Diagnosis clinics and Memory Team etc to support holistic learning and career interests
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Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide speech and language therapy intervention to a caseload of adults with a range of communication disorders & swallowing difficulties as appropriate. This is a rotational post, where rotations will be based on clinical interest and experience.Staff will move between defined areas of work within the following specialties: Stroke, Head & Neck Cancer, Mental Health and Outpatients services. Patients will be seen at various sites across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
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, assistants, and volunteers.
Training and support will be provided across rotations to facilitate skill development and CPD is positively encouraged.
Our team is very mindful of the trust’s values of kindness, respect, trust & integrity and personal responsibility and would welcome anyone who is able to demonstrate these values.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer.Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria- SLT Degree
- HCPC Registration
- RCSLT Membership
- Completed RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner Framework
Experience
Essential criteria- Undergraduate experience of working with adults with a range of communication/swallowing problems
- Evidence of working effectively in partnership with others from MDTs, third sector and other agencies
- Experience of working in rotation clinical areas
- Experience of delivering and facilitating group therapy face to face and online
Skills
Essential criteria- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Evidence of initiative and creativity
- Evidence of being proactive in their learning
- Skill & experience of using Microsoft Office and other IT packages
- Skill & experience of using platforms such as Attend Anywhere for delivering therapy
Special Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge of management options of a range of communication/swallowing problems
- Level B RCSLT Dysphagia Competencies achieved
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria- Knowledge and application of equity and inclusion
- |Knowledge and application of compassionate care