Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Assessment and management of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties
- Experience
Support and mentor less experienced SLT's, students and assistants
- Experience
Use and interpretation of assessments relevant for specialist caseload
- Experience
Experience and knowledge of use of AAC
- Experience
Planning and delivery of clinical audit
- Experience
Experience and implementation of a range of specialist treatment options for individuals and groups
- Experience
Training or teaching of SLTS, other professionals, medical staff and assistants
- Experience
Ability to plan, prioritise and manage specialist caseload without direct supervision
- Personal Attributes
Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practise and peson centred care
- Personal Attributes
Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs
- Knowledge and Skills
Specialist knowledge underpinned by current evidence-based practice
- Knowledge and Skills
Accurate administration and analysis of assessments leading to differential diagnosis
- Knowledge and Skills
Good verbal and written skills to share complex and sensitive information
- Knowledge and Skills
Able to work unsupervised and independently as an active member of MDT negotiating case management
- Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrates understanding of wider public service policies
- Knowledge and Skills
Implementation of clinical governance/audits/research within relevant specialism
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to use Microsoft packages including virtual platforms, spreadsheets etc
- Qualifications & Training
Recognised SLT degree or equivalent
- Qualifications & Training
Registered member of RCSLT and HCPC
- Qualifications & Training
Completion of postgraduate specialist courses - Dysphagia
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Working within an MDT
- Personal Attributes
Ambassador for Speech and Language Therapy profession, department and Health Board
- Knowledge and Skills
Experience of conflict resolution
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to speak Welsh
- Qualifications & Training
Relevant postgrad courses
- Qualifications & Training
CEN member
Job overview
Do you want to work for a SLT department that is invested in staff wellbeing and professional development?
Would you love to work in an innovative and supportive multi-disciplinary team where patient centred care is prioritised?
If the answer is YES, then Swansea Bay UHB have 0.6wte Band 6 permanent vacancy you can apply for in our Adult Learning Disability Service (22.5hours).
We are active in related CENs and work closely with SLT colleagues in acute services, local authorities and private providers.
There are strong working links across the whole SLT department with opportunities to develop clinical skills and expand professional development with support from specialist colleagues and SLT Clinical Leads. We prioritise service development and evidence-based practise.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to undertake communication and/or dysphagia assessment, management and advice. Working with families, care providers and Local Authorities will be central to the role, along with the provision of staff training and MDT working. Applicants must be able to demonstrate relevant dysphagia competencies and experience, with a commitment to maintaining and developing skills through supervision and CPD. You will have regular opportunities to collaborate with other SLTs across the Swansea Bay ALD service. A key focus for the postholder will be the continuing development and maintenance of the Inclusive Communication Initiative for which the department has a comprehensive training package and support system. An established supervision and support network is in place across the SLT team.
There will be a strong emphasis on person-centred planning and co-production across both services. You will work in a supportive team under the ALD Clinical lead, with opportunities to support band 5 SLTs and band 4 SLT assistants. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, but not essential. Visits and contact with the Clinical Lead SLT to discuss the role and service are encouraged.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
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
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This advert is for Specialist Speech & Language Therapist with Swansea Bay University Health Board in Swansea, Wales. It is listed as a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Sep 2026.
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