Specialist Speech and Language Therapist inCarmarthen inCarmarthen PUBLISHED 16 DEC 2023
Hywel Dda University Health Board r4ec5Fxp
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The successful post holder will contribute to the provision of speech and language therapy for the population of Hywel Dda University Health by providing high quality, efficient and effective speech and language therapy services, within available resources and in accordance with the Registration Codes of HCPC and RCSLT.
They will:
- Function independently with a developed level of clinical expertise and fulfil the core responsibilities identified.
- Take full SLT student placements, including the assessment of students on examination placement.
- Supervise the work of Band 3 and 4 support staff as needed.
- Contribute to the induction, mentoring and support of junior SLTs.
- Manage own time and prioritise tasks.
- Bring SLT expertise to the wider Dementia Wellbeing teams caseload.
- Facilitate clinical case discussions as part of peer review, particularly related to area of clinical expertise.
- Manage a defined caseload independently.
- Hold a small, complex caseload of people living with dementia, under the supervision of the Lead SLT for dementia.
- Demonstrate evidence based, clinically effective practice and keep abreast of new practice development, particularly related to area of clinical expertise.
- Contribute to DWCT and SLT service development, in conjunction with the Lead SLT for dementia.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 05/11/2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to develop their skills working with people living with dementia. You will be based in Carmarthen but will see people living across Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
The Dementia Wellbeing Community Team (DWCT) is a friendly and enthusiastic team, who are passionate about improving the lives of people living with dementia and their families and carers. The DWCT was created to provide direct access to professional expert support for People and their Families/Carers Living with Dementia. The team also aims to set and represent best practice standards across our respective professional groups for the working with people living with dementia.
The intention is that this team innovates across traditional boundaries, flexibly sharing their expertise, extending influence both into people's own homes, withinother care environments and primarily care homes.
Specifically, the DWCT will pro-actively address what is often perceived as 'challenging behaviour', stress and distress in its context. They will seekto help those around the person living with dementia to develop a person-centred action plan of action. In addition, the expectation is that the professionals in this team will champion equality and rights for this client group and their carers- both locally and nationally.
The post holder will:
- Keywork a small, complex caseload of people living with dementia, under the supervision of the Lead SLT for dementia
- Bring SLT expertise to the wider Dementia Wellbeing team's caseload
- Provide advice and support to the wider SLT team in their management of people living with dementia
- Work with the Lead SLT for dementia to further develop the service, its resources and training
The successful post holder will be working with people with communication and eating and drinking needs and will have completed dysphagia competencies.
They should have the ability to travel within the Hywel Dda region and be able to manage and prioritise their own workload. They must be self-motivated and happy to work independently, albeit with access to a friendly team as needed.
Applicants must have current HPC and RCSLT registration and be able to show evidence of CPD.
The successful post holder will contribute to the provision of speech and language therapy for the population of Hywel Dda University Health by providing high quality, efficient and effective speech and language therapy services, within available resources and in accordance with the Registration Codes of HCPC and RCSLT.
They will:
- Function independently with a developed level of clinical expertise and fulfil the core responsibilities identified.
- Take full SLT student placements, including the assessment of students on examination placement.
- Supervise the work of Band 3 and 4 support staff as needed.
- Contribute to the induction, mentoring and support of junior SLTs.
- Manage own time and prioritise tasks.
- Bring SLT expertise to the wider Dementia Wellbeing teams caseload.
- Facilitate clinical case discussions as part of peer review, particularly related to area of clinical expertise.
- Manage a defined caseload independently.
- Hold a small, complex caseload of people living with dementia, under the supervision of the Lead SLT for dementia.
- Demonstrate evidence based, clinically effective practice and keep abreast of new practice development, particularly related to area of clinical expertise.
- Contribute to DWCT and SLT service development, in conjunction with the Lead SLT for dementia.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 05/11/2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to develop their skills working with people living with dementia. You will be based in Carmarthen but will see people living across Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
The Dementia Wellbeing Community Team (DWCT) is a friendly and enthusiastic team, who are passionate about improving the lives of people living with dementia and their families and carers. The DWCT was created to provide direct access to professional expert support for People and their Families/Carers Living with Dementia. The team also aims to set and represent best practice standards across our respective professional groups for the working with people living with dementia.
The intention is that this team innovates across traditional boundaries, flexibly sharing their expertise, extending influence both into people's own homes, withinother care environments and primarily care homes.
Specifically, the DWCT will pro-actively address what is often perceived as 'challenging behaviour', stress and distress in its context. They will seekto help those around the person living with dementia to develop a person-centred action plan of action. In addition, the expectation is that the professionals in this team will champion equality and rights for this client group and their carers- both locally and nationally.
The post holder will:
- Keywork a small, complex caseload of people living with dementia, under the supervision of the Lead SLT for dementia
- Bring SLT expertise to the wider Dementia Wellbeing team's caseload
- Provide advice and support to the wider SLT team in their management of people living with dementia
- Work with the Lead SLT for dementia to further develop the service, its resources and training
The successful post holder will be working with people with communication and eating and drinking needs and will have completed dysphagia competencies.
They should have the ability to travel within the Hywel Dda region and be able to manage and prioritise their own workload. They must be self-motivated and happy to work independently, albeit with access to a friendly team as needed.
Applicants must have current HPC and RCSLT registration and be able to show evidence of CPD.
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