Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

The Adult Speech and Language Therapy Community Team in Betsi Cadwaladr Central have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dynamic Band 6 Therapist to join our friendly and supportive team in a full time, permanent post. The adult community service provides assessment and treatment of patients with neurological conditions in domiciliary, outpatient and community hospital settings across Conwy and Denbighshire. The team also provide regular training to registered nurses and carers as well as feed into specific MDT clinics e.g. MS, Movement Disorders.

The successful candidate will have the specialist skills required in order to work independently with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, including successfully completed post-graduate dysphagia training. You will be able to deliver a comprehensive holistic dysphagia management plan in the context of multi- disciplinary working as well as be a team player contributing to service development.

Experience working with adults with acquired neurological disorders is essential. Experience of community working is preferred but comprehensive induction and training will be provided as required.

Applicants must be able to travel between sites.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity to work with a varied caseload, including Parkinson’s Disease, dementia, stroke and MND with support from our highly trained clinical specialist SLTs.

Input into our various MDT clinics and Community Resource Teams. 1:1 regular management supervision. Access to clinical 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 team within a supportive, collaborative and progressive environment.

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

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.