Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and innovative Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) with excellent clinical and communication skills to join the Cardiff Community Resource Team (CCRT). The post holder will work within a close MDT to promote the independence of adults living in their own homes and within the care sector.

We welcome applications from SLTs working at band 5 or 6 level and would consider offering a Band 5-6 development post.

Please contact us for more information or to arrange a visit.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage an independent, complex caseload, providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, intervention, management and discharge to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties associated with a wide range of acquired conditions.

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, liaising with other agencies and disciplines within the health and social care sector to promote the independence of clients living at home and within care settings.

The post holder will take part in service development projects including complex audits. They will participate in the in-service training of Speech and Language Therapists and Assistants and teaching/training of external service users and other professions. They will supervise and provide clinical support to more junior Speech and Language Therapy staff and provide clinical placements for undergraduate SLT students.

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

About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Salary £32,557 to £48,841 a year per annum pro rata
Band: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 001-AHP143-1026
Location: Community Resource Team, North West Locality Offices, Park Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 7XB

Essential qualifications

• Speech & Language Therapy Degree
• HCPC Registration

Desirable qualifications

• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Evidence of specialist post graduate CPD relevant to clinical area
• Completion of NQP competencies
• A post-graduate dysphagia qualification

Essential experience

• Experience of working with a wide range of acquired swallowing and communication difficulties
• Experience of working well within a team

Essential skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Organisational / time management skills

Desirable skills

• Training others

Essential special knowledge

• Evidence and examples of specialist clinical knowledge

Essential other

• Ability to travel independently between sites in a timely manner

Desirable other

• Ability to speak Welsh

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.