Speech and Language TherapistinCaernarfon inCaernarfonPUBLISHED FRI 10 JAN 2025

Band 5: £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERCASELOADEMPATHYHCPCSLT

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Boardr5dOZJ3k

Opportunity to work with a varied caseload, including diverse speech, language, and communication needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Language Disorder.

Support from a well-established, experienced, and collaborative Speech & Language Therapy Team, promoting professional growth.

Regular management supervision and access to professional supervision in both 1:1 and peer group settings.

Possibility to develop training and education programs for staff in preschool settings and schools, enhancing community engagement.

Engagement in joint working and obtaining second opinions from clinical specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration and learning.

A supportive and progressive work environment that encourages innovation and personal development.

Bilingual working environment with the opportunity to utilize Welsh language skills, welcoming both English and Welsh speakers.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a motivated and innovative Speech and Language Therapist to join their experienced team in Caernarfon. The role involves assessing and treating children and young people with diverse speech, language, and communication needs. Candidates should possess a recognized Speech and Language Therapy degree and HCPC registration, along with strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with families and professionals in health and education.

The position offers a varied caseload, including cases involving phonological and language disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and developmental language disorders. Additional support is provided through management supervision, access to professional training, and opportunities for collaborative work. Proficiency in Welsh is essential, but English speakers are also encouraged to apply.

Opportunity to work with a varied caseload, including diverse speech, language, and communication needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Language Disorder.

Support from a well-established, experienced, and collaborative Speech & Language Therapy Team, promoting professional growth.

Regular management supervision and access to professional supervision in both 1:1 and peer group settings.

Possibility to develop training and education programs for staff in preschool settings and schools, enhancing community engagement.

Engagement in joint working and obtaining second opinions from clinical specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration and learning.

A supportive and progressive work environment that encourages innovation and personal development.

Bilingual working environment with the opportunity to utilize Welsh language skills, welcoming both English and Welsh speakers.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative Speech and Language Therapist to join a well-established, supportive and experienced Speech & Language Therapy Team.

The successful candidate will work alongside other Speech and Language therapists to assess and treat children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs.

As a successful candidate you will have a recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree and HCPC registration. You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills (including observation, listening and empathy skills) to support the individual needs of children, and families, working together with professionals in Health and Education Services. With support, you will organise, plan and prioritise your own workload, and develop appropriate strategies for caseload management. There will be the opportunity to develop skills in the training and education of staff in Preschool settings and schools, partnership working with parents and the development of therapy programmes.

What we can offer:

An opportunity to work with a varied caseload, including phonological and language disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Language Disorder, and learning disabilities with support from our highly trained clinical specialist SLTs.
1:1 regular management supervision.
Access to professional supervision 1:1 and in peer groups.
Joint working and second opinions with our clinical specialists.
An opportunity to work in an innovative, and motivated teams within a supportive, collaborative and progressive environment.
Buddy and Supervisor support in completing RCSLT NQT Competencies.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.