Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 050-ACS139-0325
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bodfan
- Town
- Caernarfon
- Salary
- 拢26,928 - 拢29,551 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
Band 4
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)听 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 鈥楶roud to Lead鈥 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 鈥淒isability Confident Employer鈥 scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.听 Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.听
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Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner to support the Clinical Lead for Assisted and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Speech and Language Therapist in the West area of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (Gwynedd and Anglesey).听
The post holder will be instrumental in supporting local AAC users in Gwynedd and Anglesey and will work with our services for children, adults with learning disability and adults with acquired communication difficulties.听 Experience of working with children and young people, and /or adults in a range of settings is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
A knowledge of AAC is essential as the successful candidate will assist in supporting children and adults with a range of speech, language and communication needs, who are developing their use of AAC.
The role will involve providing individual support to patients and families/carers, such as therapy, demonstrations and training. It will also include the development and maintenance of materials and equipment for the service.听
You will work under the direct supervision of the Clinical Lead for AAC, and there will be the opportunity to work together with existing AAC assistant practitioners in other parts of BCUHB.听
What we can offer you:
- Regular supervision 鈥 you will receive regular management supervision with your Team Leader.听
- Peer supervision 鈥 we have a number of dynamic and motivated Speech and Language Therapy Assistants within our team who will offer support and guidance.
- In-house training with a number of learning and development opportunities.
- A highly supportive team with a strong commitment to the wellbeing of our staff team
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 鈥楶roud to Lead鈥 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 鈥淒isability Confident Employer鈥 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.听 Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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 鈥淎pply now鈥 to view in Trac听
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience of working within a Therapy environment
- Sound understanding of the role of Speech & Language Therapy
- Sound understanding of child speech/language development and/or the concept of rehabilitation/recovery as appropriate to the clinical area
- Basic knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
- Basic knowledge of main conditions relevant to area of speciality and the effects of illness on function
- Awareness of Health & Safety legislation & practices
- Proven ability to apply knowledge following training
- Self-motivation for Continued Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in a related health/social care or education setting
- Working in a leadership role
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work independently with individuals and/or groups
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical/perceptual skills, data inputting
- Ability to travel across sites to work and to carry out clinical tasks
- Awareness of team dynamics and work effectively as part of a team
- Planning and organisational skills
- Have the ability to reflect on own performance
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Computer skills e.g. use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint performance
- Ability to work under pressure
- Physical & emotional stamina to deal with sensitive and difficult situations
- Ability to undertake physical activity involved with therapy relevant to role, e.g. play-based therapy activities with children.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to maintain and record specific items of stock
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately.
- Ability to promote a professional image of the organisation.
- Good time management
- Proven ability to accept instruction, report back to supervisor, work within guidelines and respond appropriately to feedback.
- Willingness and ability to fully engage in supervision and feedback opportunities to ensure learning accountability and support.
- Ability to be a reflective practitioner
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable ability to lead and motivate other team members
- Adaptability to a working environment non routine in nature
other relevant requirements
Essential criteria
- Good hearing
- An understanding of the Welsh culture
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable criteria
- Welsh language skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Fiona Lloyd
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Speech and Language Therapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 851758
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