# Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Powys Teaching Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/highly-specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/fc47b0c3-579e-4d0c-8e04-d42df402f9cc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/highly-specialist-speech-and-language-therapist/fc47b0c3-579e-4d0c-8e04-d42df402f9cc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Powys Teaching Health Board - **Location:** Bronllys Community Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £50,129 - £57,365 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** 37.5 hours per week (post is full-time but part-time will be considered as well as remote working) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-13T11:11:07.406Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Powys/TBC_upon_recruitment/Powys_Teaching_Health_Board/Clinical_Lead_Speech_Language_Therapist/Clinical_Lead_Speech_Language_Therapist-v8350694 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8350694?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://pthb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking a highly skilled, innovative and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to lead the development of AAC and Communication Accessibility across Powys Teaching Health Board. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a lifespan service that supports individuals, families, communities and professionals to improve communication participation and inclusion. The post holder will provide strategic and clinical leadership for AAC provision across Powys, whilst also leading the development of communication-accessible environments and communication partner skills across health, social care, education and community settings. The post holder will work collaboratively across Children’s, Adult and Adult Learning Disability services, supporting the delivery of consistent pathways, high-quality clinical practice, workforce development and service innovation. The role will focus on improving opportunities for people with communication difficulties to participate fully in everyday life through both direct specialist support and wider system-level change. Powys Teaching Health Board Speech and Language Therapy Services are committed to delivering person-centred, evidence-based and equitable care. We are looking for an experienced clinician who is passionate about communication accessibility and who can inspire and support others to build communication-friendly communities across the lifespan. The base for this role can be negotiated. Part-time and remote working considered. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will act as an expert consultative practitioner, providing advanced clinical leadership and highly specialist knowledge in AAC and communication accessibility across Children's, Adult and Adult Learning Disability Speech and Language Therapy services. The post holder will be accountable for: Development of AAC pathways and standards across the lifespan. Leadership of communication accessibility initiatives across Powys. Workforce development and competency building in AAC and communication support. Clinical governance, audit and quality improvement within the AAC and Communication Accessibility portfolio. Building collaborative networks that connect paediatric, adult and Adult Learning Disability services. - AAC provision within Wales focuses on collaboration, working with colleagues across the 7 health boards to deliver an excellent and equitable service. You will also work closely with the National Centre for Electronic and Assistive Technology who provide powered AAC, environmental controls and computer access support. This brings with it opportunities to contribute to service development and initiatives at a local and national level. ### 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. We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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 ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Excellent time management and organizational skills - Innovative and continually progress improvement to the service - Demonstrate an organized and logical approach to work - The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner - Demonstrate excellent communication skills - Must be able to relate to staff, managers, patients and visitors at all levels - Computer literacy ### Values **Essential** - Demonstrate PTHB Values ### Experience **Essential** - Significant demonstrable experience in area of clinical specialism - Experience of clinical leadership - Involvement in clinical audit - Significant demonstrable experience of providing clinical supervision **Desirable** - Experience in dealing with first line management such as appraisals, performance management, annual leave ### Aptitude & Abilities **Essential** - Ability to build effective working relationships - Ability to organize and respond efficiently to complex information - Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities - Ability to influence decision making and practice - Proven multi-disciplinary working - Extensive specialist clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty - Presentation and training skills - Ability to work under pressure - Use own initiative - Self-motivated - Able to work in isolation - Demonstrate ability to fully complete tasks within an agreed time frame - Able to sustain moderate to high level of physical effort throughout the working day - Must be flexible and motivated in approach to duties **Desirable** - Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn. - Leadership skills ### Qualifications and/or Knowledge **Essential** - Recognised qualification degree in Speech and Language Therapy - HCPC registered - Evidence of relevant training at post graduate training - Knowledge of a wide range of assessment tools relevant to area of clinical expertise - Evidence of successful completion of training / specialist short courses up to master’s degree or equivalent relevant to clinical area - Clinical supervision experience - Knowledge and application of standardised assessments - Knowledge and involvement in audit and research **Desirable** - Membership of relevant CEN/SIG - Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application - Evidence of research activity/ research skills - Experience of adapting and implementing policies within area of specialty - Leadership and First Line Management - Membership of Royal College of Speech Language Therapists ## Documents - [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2375) - [occupational health (pdf, 216.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10681461) - [flexible working policy (pdf, 396.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10676050) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2850) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 624.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1727) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 385.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10676048) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.