NHS
Speech and Language Therapist
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Job Description
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- Recognised qualification degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- A range of experience in Adult services
- Work experience/Student placements within health / social care settings
- Experience of a range of assessment and therapeutic techniques within clinical area
- Experience of supporting others
- Experience of working within and MDT or with other professionals
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
- Ability to cope in a busy environment through periods of interruption throughout the day
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to critically appraise performance
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Recognised qualification degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- A range of experience in Adult services
- Work experience/Student placements within health / social care settings
- Experience of a range of assessment and therapeutic techniques within clinical area
- Experience of supporting others
- Experience of working within and MDT or with other professionals
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
- Ability to cope in a busy environment through periods of interruption throughout the day
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to critically appraise performance
- Ability to speak Welsh
Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 2 YEARS DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER.
We are delighted to be offeringa 2 year fixed term post for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our small and friendly Adult team within Powys Teaching Health Board.
The post would suit a newly qualified Speech & Language Therapist, or an existing band 5 therapist looking to further their skills and experience.
You will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience working in a wide range of clinical areas including Community Hospitals, Outpatient clinics, patients own homes and care homes in North Powys.
You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic with an ability to work independently but also work well within a team.
If you are looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an innovative forward-thinking team then please get in touch for this exciting opportunity.
Main duties of the job
You will be working within the Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy team providing assessment, diagnosis and intervention/management for adults presenting with acquired communication difficulties and Dysphagia arising from a range of aetiologies.
You will have the opportunity to work in a range of clinical areas supporting adults and their families/carers, who have a range of speech, language, communication and swallowing needs.
The post will also provide the opportunity to work 1 day a week within the Adult learning Disability Service.
You will be supported by a team of Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists across a range of specialisms.
The post holder will be well supported and be part of our band 5 peer supervision network, as well as being supported to complete RCSLT NQP competencies (if required). We have regular supervision sessions and have a strong ethos on supporting staff to develop alongside the trusts appraisal system.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Due to the rurality of Powys being able to drive and owning a car are essential requirements.
About us
Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.
Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or powys.workforcegeneralenquiries@wales.nhs.uk
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Date posted
11 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
070-AHP081-0425
Job locations
Montgomery County Infirmary
Llanfair Road
Newtown
SY16 2DW
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Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
Experience
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Desirable
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Montgomery County Infirmary
Llanfair Road
Newtown
SY16 2DW
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Montgomery County Infirmary
Llanfair Road
Newtown
SY16 2DW
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.