Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Caernarfon, LL55 2YE
Salary
£50,129 to £57,365
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist who will provide clinical leadership across universal, targeted and s...
The post holder will be an experienced and autonomous clinician, able to provide support, supervision, training and development opportunities for SLT team members and for the MDT. The post holder will be responsible, and accountable for all aspects of the day to day management of their delegated caseload. The post holder will have demonstratable project management skills and will be able to identify opportunities for service change and improvement under the guidance of the SLT West Leadership and Management group.
The post holder will be experienced in having a leading role within MDTs and will be able to represent the service with partner organisations, communicating highly complex and sensitive information with skill. They will demonstrate a good working knowledge of national and local standards, as well as developments in the field of paediatric SLT.
The post holder will lead by example, having a role in supervising and appraising SLT staff and students. The post holder will demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical risk and governance. As a senior clinician within the SLT West Paediatric team, the post holder will have demonstrable skill and expertise in the delivery of the ALN Act, including written submissions (Section 20, and Section 65 requests) to written Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and Person Centred Planning meetings.
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.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in S< HCPC registered Post graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience at this level Clinical supervisory experience Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio.
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate clinical network group
- Other professional or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice
- Accredited Practice Placement Educator Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience clinically in area of specialism
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical specialty
- Experience of leading clinical audit
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical speciality
Desirable
- Experience in leading service development / improvement
- Welsh/English therapy provision
- Experience of lecturing externally
- Experience in research
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Welsh / English competency that is compatible with linguistically appropriate assessment and therapy provision
- Broad knowledge of health legislation / policy
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Able to critique research papers and implement relevant findings
- Ability to report statistical information / service data and present reports and documents to a high standard
Desirable
- Welsh speaker
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to process and share highly complex information in a confidential manner.
- Ability to conduct professional affairs in a confident, assertive manner, using negotiating / influencing skills whilst maintaining excellent working relationships with all stakeholders
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivating and ability to motivate others
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of the team
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- Clear vision of role / commitment to specialty and department
- Able to adapt to new challenges and change
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
17 August 2026
Last checked
19 August 2026
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