We are looking for highly skilled Speech & Language Therapist to lead the AAC service here in Powys Teaching Health Board. We are offering a permanent 1.0 whole time equivalent position.

You will be responsible for leading and developing the AAC service, providing expert advice and second opinions for both adults and children with communication difficulties who have been identified as potential AAC users.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering training in AAC to patients/families/speech & language therapy colleagues and other health and social care professionals, across a variety of different settings including in-patient community hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and patients homes.

PTHB Speech and Language Therapists are a friendly and compassionate team who are passionate about providing a high-quality service despite the geographical challenges, and are excited about welcoming in a new team member who will bring patient centred initiatives and evidenced based practice to support the delivery of our AAC community service.

The base of the successful post holder can be negotiated however this role is a pan Powys and will include an element of travel.

Main duties of the job

You will act as an expert practitioner, acting as a source of expertise, demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge and skills within the AAC field across multiple settings within the children's, adult and ALD Speech and Language Therapy teams, providing highly specialist support and management of patients with AAC needs.

You will provide a consultative, advisory service to clients, carers and a range of service providers within the locality and to other professionals.

You will coordinate the AAC service within Powys Teaching Health Board whilst promoting and evaluating the service.

AAC provision within Wales focuses on collaboration, working with colleagues across the 7 health boards to deliver an excellent and equitable service. You will also work closely with the National Centre for Electronic and Assistive Technology who provide powered AAC, environmental controls and computer access support. This brings with it opportunities to contribute to service development and initiatives at a local and national level.

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

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.

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 and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Recognised qualification degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of relevant training at post graduate training
• Knowledge of a wide range of assessment tools relevant to area of clinical expertise
• Evidence of successful completion of training / specialist short courses up to master's degree or equivalent relevant to clinical area
• Clinical supervision experience
• Knowledge and application of standardised assessments
• Knowledge and involvement in audit and research

Desirable

• Membership of relevant CEN/SIG
• Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
• Evidence of research activity/ research skills
• Experience of adapting and implementing policies within area of specialty
• Leadership and First Line Management
• Membership of Royal College of Speech Language Therapists

Experience

Essential

• Significant demonstrable experience in area of clinical specialism
• Experience of clinical leadership
• Involvement in clinical audit
• Significant demonstrable experience of providing clinical supervision

Desirable

• Experience in dealing with first line management such as appraisals, performance management, annual leave

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Ability to organize and respond efficiently to complex information
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
• Ability to influence decision making and practice
• Proven multi-disciplinary working
• Extensive specialist clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
• Presentation and training skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Use own initiative
• Self-motivated
• Able to work in isolation
• Demonstrate ability to fully complete tasks within an agreed time frame
• Able to sustain moderate to high level of physical effort throughout the working day
• Must be flexible and motivated in approach to duties

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Leadership skills

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate PTHB Values

Other

Essential

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Innovative and continually progress improvement to the service
• Demonstrate an organized and logical approach to work
• Car Driver
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Must be able to relate to staff, managers, patients and visitors at all levels
• Computer literacy

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Brecon War Memorial Hospital

Cerrigcochian Road

Brecon

LD3 7NS

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070-AHP044-0824-A