This is an exciting opportunity that has arisen from investment to work as part of the Live Well Service in order to align our out-patient SLT services with the multi award winning CAVUHB Therapies Rehabilitation model.

The successful applicant will be highly motivated and self-driven with the passion to create new clinical pathways in order to provide person centred and value- based healthcare.They will be an innovative thinker, able to lead on new projects, work autonomously and as part of a team and be able to demonstrate skill for collecting and analysing data.

The successful candidate will also have consolidated clinical knowledge in Voice disorders, Respiratory disorders (such as COPD and chronic cough), Stammering, Stroke and FND. In return, we offer integrated working with our therapy colleagues, strong clinical & professional support and opportunities for service users collaboration and co-production.

The role will be supported by our strong management and leadership team from within SLT and from within the wider therapies' directorate and therefore could support an experienced Band 6 looking to move to a more senior clinical and leadership role.

Our team is very mindful of the health board's values of kindness, respect, trust, integrity and personal responsibility and would welcome anyone who is able to demonstrate these values.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for aligning the SLT Out-patient service with the Therapies 'Live Well Service' which has been established to meet the needs of people with long term healthcare needs. The role will therefore incorporate specific clinical input for this cohort, and include individual work, group work, and consultation with others.

The post holder will be required to work effectively in collaboration with the full multidisciplinary team, and the voluntary sector where required, to promote the development, planning and delivery of intervention programmes and training in the specialist clinical area.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role 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.

Job description

Job 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Speech & Language Therapy Degree
• HCPC Registration
• MSc or equivalent. This should include a post-graduate dysphagia qualification to at least RCSLT level C.
• Evidence of specialist post graduate CPD/training relevant to the post.

Desirable

• Membership of relevant CEN

Experience

Essential

• Significant post graduate experience of working with Voice disorders, Respiratory Disorders, Stammering, Stroke and FND
• Evidence of working effectively in partnership with others within MDTs and across agencies

Desirable

• Experience of delivering group therapy sessions Face to face and online

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of high quality data processing and interpretation
• Evidence of critical appraisal and research skills
• Evidence of high quality innovation and service development

Desirable

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Experience of using platforms for delivering online therapy such as Attend Anywhere
• LSVT Training

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital Llandough

Penlan Road

Cardiff

CF64 2XX

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

001-AHP128-0724