# Speech and Language Therapist - Adults > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hywel Dda University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist-adults/423ca412-0877-4995-b13b-d537610ea648 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist-adults/423ca412-0877-4995-b13b-d537610ea648.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hywel Dda University Health Board - **Town:** Haverfordwest - **Region:** West Wales - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,557 - £39,631 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T12:22:33.461Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Carmarthenshire/Carmarthen/Hywel_Dda_University_Health_Board/Speech_Language_Therapist/Speech_Language_Therapist-v7995920 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7995920?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://hduhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview We’re looking for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills across a diverse adult caseload, working in a supportive, forward-thinking service. You’ll gain experience in both acute and community settings, working with individuals and groups, and as part of specialist multidisciplinary teams. The successful post-holder will work as part of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service and will have regular access to senior colleagues.  We are a friendly and dynamic team who offer Continuing Professional Development, clinical and managerial supervision, and encourage staff to actively engage with service development and improvement. There is a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary team working throughout the Health Board and the Speech and Language Therapy Department has close support networks with other hospital teams and Community based services. We welcome applications from newly qualified therapists (or those about to qualify), as well as experienced clinicians looking to continue or return to practice. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will provide a Speech & Language Therapy Service for adults in the nominated locality who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties. The post-holder will be supported to manage a caseload of adult clients, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in community and acute settings. They will also contribute to key service developments, both within Speech & Language Therapy, and across professions and agencies. Manage the day to day prioritisation  and administration of a specific caseload, adhering to deadlines, and advising the team leader on issues of service delivery, including shortfalls and service pressures. Plan, organise and run daily clinics/in-patient sessions/home visits. Provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties Organise the day to day tasks of Speech  & Language Therapy Assistant(s) and volunteers. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 25/06/2026 & 26/06/2026 ## Job Details We’re looking for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills across a diverse adult caseload, working in a supportive, forward-thinking service. You’ll gain experience in both acute and community settings, working with individuals and groups, and as part of specialist multidisciplinary teams. The successful post-holder will work as part of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service and will have regular access to senior colleagues. We are a friendly and dynamic team who offer Continuing Professional Development, clinical and managerial supervision, and encourage staff to actively engage with service development and improvement. There is a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary team working throughout the Health Board and the Speech and Language Therapy Department has close support networks with other hospital teams and Community based services. We welcome applications from newly qualified therapists (or those about to qualify), as well as experienced clinicians looking to continue or return to practice. ## Job Description The post holder will provide a Speech & Language Therapy Service for adults in the nominated locality who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties. The post-holder will be supported to manage a caseload of adult clients, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in community and acute settings. They will also contribute to key service developments, both within Speech & Language Therapy, and across professions and agencies. Manage the day to day prioritisation and administration of a specific caseload, adhering to deadlines, and advising the team leader on issues of service delivery, including shortfalls and service pressures. Plan, organise and run daily clinics/in-patient sessions/home visits. Provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties Organise the day to day tasks of Speech & Language Therapy Assistant(s) and volunteers. ## Responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 25/06/2026 & 26/06/2026 ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Undergraduate experience with a range of acquired disorders relevant to the post, which may include dysphagia, asphasia, voice, head and neck cancer, and degenerative neurological disorders - Experience of working with the MDT, families and carers - Experience of working with support workers and/or volunteers **Desirable** - Postgraduate experience with a range of acquired disorders relevant to the post, which may include dysphagia, asphasia, voice, head and neck cancer, and degenerative neurological disorders - Experience of working with groups of adults - Experience as a speech and language therapist working in an adult service ### Language Skills **Desirable** - Welsh Speaker (Level 1) ### Qualifications and Knowledge **Essential** - Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or equivalent - Registered with Health Professional Council - Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. **Desirable** - Relevant post graduate courses - Active membership of relevant SIG ## Documents - [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2373) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2383) - [occupational health functional requirement form (docx, 100.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10280426) - [job description and person specification – english (pdf, 231.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10280345) ## 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.